Nederland Area
Food Scene
Salto has a great atmosphere with house-roasted coffee, draft beer, wine, and delicious food from their chef-driven kitchen. Check out their website for live local music dates and times.
83 locals recommend
Salto Coffee Works
112 E 2nd StSalto has a great atmosphere with house-roasted coffee, draft beer, wine, and delicious food from their chef-driven kitchen. Check out their website for live local music dates and times.
A unique & rustic family-friendly restaurant/bar with excellent food. They have a large bar area, dining areas, an outdoor deck, and picnic area with horseshoes (where they also serve pooches!).
24 locals recommend
The Last Shot
17268 CO-119A unique & rustic family-friendly restaurant/bar with excellent food. They have a large bar area, dining areas, an outdoor deck, and picnic area with horseshoes (where they also serve pooches!).
Three historic train cars make up this cozy coffee shop. They serve locally roasted coffee and sinfully good mini donuts. We highly recommend getting a dozen with half cinnamon & half powdered sugar.
33 locals recommend
The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company
101 CO-119Three historic train cars make up this cozy coffee shop. They serve locally roasted coffee and sinfully good mini donuts. We highly recommend getting a dozen with half cinnamon & half powdered sugar.
They offer tasty artisan wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and wine. Everything is locally sourced and cooked in a beautiful copper oven.
123 locals recommend
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StThey offer tasty artisan wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and wine. Everything is locally sourced and cooked in a beautiful copper oven.
⇝ The views of the front range and Boulder are breathtaking!
⇝ New American Cooking: Offering fresh local produce, organic meats, and sustainable fish.
⇝ Highly Acclaimed: Travel Guide Four-Star rating, AAA Four-Diamond status, Wine Spectator's Grand Award, and listed as one of OpenTable's 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
56 locals recommend
Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff Rd⇝ The views of the front range and Boulder are breathtaking!
⇝ New American Cooking: Offering fresh local produce, organic meats, and sustainable fish.
⇝ Highly Acclaimed: Travel Guide Four-Star rating, AAA Four-Diamond status, Wine Spectator's Grand Award, and listed as one of OpenTable's 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
⇝ A cozy community spot near downtown Golden.
⇝ New American Cooking: Serving fresh local produce, organic meats, sustainable fish, a boutique wine list, and unique craft cocktails.
39 locals recommend
Abejas
807 13th St⇝ A cozy community spot near downtown Golden.
⇝ New American Cooking: Serving fresh local produce, organic meats, sustainable fish, a boutique wine list, and unique craft cocktails.
Located in the Ameristar Casino/Resort/Spa in Black Hawk.
⇝ Pairs well with gambling!
⇝ Steakhouse & Seafood: Specializes in serving choice cut steaks along with your favorite seafood selections in an intimate, mountain lodge atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Timberline Grill
111 Richman StLocated in the Ameristar Casino/Resort/Spa in Black Hawk.
⇝ Pairs well with gambling!
⇝ Steakhouse & Seafood: Specializes in serving choice cut steaks along with your favorite seafood selections in an intimate, mountain lodge atmosphere.
A welcoming atmosphere in the historic Stage Stop Barn. It's located along the Peak To Peak Scenic Byway. Offering hand-cut fries, burgers, house-made Gold Dirt Distillery spirits, craft beers.
Stage Stop
60 Main StA welcoming atmosphere in the historic Stage Stop Barn. It's located along the Peak To Peak Scenic Byway. Offering hand-cut fries, burgers, house-made Gold Dirt Distillery spirits, craft beers.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a "very nice" place to grab a cold small-batch beer or two and belly-up with locals. Check out their website for their live music schedule.
49 locals recommend
Very Nice Brewing Company
20 Lakeview DrIt's a "very nice" place to grab a cold small-batch beer or two and belly-up with locals. Check out their website for their live music schedule.
Created and run by pro-audio professionals, engineers, musicians, and music geeks, The Caribou Room is designed to create the best possible live sound experience for audiences and bands alike.
47 locals recommend
The Caribou Room
55 Indian Peaks DrCreated and run by pro-audio professionals, engineers, musicians, and music geeks, The Caribou Room is designed to create the best possible live sound experience for audiences and bands alike.
A family-friendly restaurant with reasonably priced house-smoked barbecued cuisine and freshly brewed beers. The deck has views of Boulder Creek, Barker Reservoir, and the Continental Divide.
32 locals recommend
Busey Brews
70 E 1st StA family-friendly restaurant with reasonably priced house-smoked barbecued cuisine and freshly brewed beers. The deck has views of Boulder Creek, Barker Reservoir, and the Continental Divide.
Knotted Root Brewing Company is a small, artisan brewery located in the quaint mountain setting of Nederland. Combining elements of traditional Belgian brewing and American experimentation, Knotted Root focuses on unfiltered hoppy ales, smoothie-style sours, and rustic farmhouse ales.
28 locals recommend
Knotted Root Brewing Company
250 N Caribou StKnotted Root Brewing Company is a small, artisan brewery located in the quaint mountain setting of Nederland. Combining elements of traditional Belgian brewing and American experimentation, Knotted Root focuses on unfiltered hoppy ales, smoothie-style sours, and rustic farmhouse ales.
The Caribou Room is a concert venue and events center located in Nederland. It continues the rich musical history of the area by offering high-end service with a relaxed mountain style.
47 locals recommend
The Caribou Room
55 Indian Peaks DrThe Caribou Room is a concert venue and events center located in Nederland. It continues the rich musical history of the area by offering high-end service with a relaxed mountain style.
Grand Z's sports and entertainment lounge, the Mile High Room features local and national acts on Fridays and Saturdays.
6 locals recommend
Grand Z Casino Hotel
321 Gregory StGrand Z's sports and entertainment lounge, the Mile High Room features local and national acts on Fridays and Saturdays.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. It's only $1 per ride!
104 locals recommend
Carousel of Happiness
20 Lakeview DrIt's a magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. It's only $1 per ride!
Ameristar Black Hawk Casino luxury resort features views of the Rockies and outstanding gaming, dining, & entertainment options.
46 locals recommend
Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman StAmeristar Black Hawk Casino luxury resort features views of the Rockies and outstanding gaming, dining, & entertainment options.
The Frisco Adventure Park has various lanes of tubing, each one has a different experience – some are mellower, while others are steeper with more rolling terrain. The hill is accessed by a surface lift, making it the ideal activity for the whole family.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayThe Frisco Adventure Park has various lanes of tubing, each one has a different experience – some are mellower, while others are steeper with more rolling terrain. The hill is accessed by a surface lift, making it the ideal activity for the whole family.
The Closest Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing to Denver and Colorado's Front Range. Echo offers an authentic Colorado ski and snowboard experience just outside the city.
Echo Mountain
The Closest Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing to Denver and Colorado's Front Range. Echo offers an authentic Colorado ski and snowboard experience just outside the city.
Ride the Continental Divide on Colorado snowmobiling trails as you never have before. Tours top out at nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley. Tour options for all abilities from beginner to advanced.
Explore the vast terrain in Winter Parks Arapahoe National Forest in an off-road vehicle with our Continental Divide Tour. We depart from our convenient location in Winter Park and ride 15 miles up the historic Corona Pass road to the Continental Divide and Corona Pass at nearly 12,000ft in elevation.
24 locals recommend
Grand Adventures
78311 US HWY 40Ride the Continental Divide on Colorado snowmobiling trails as you never have before. Tours top out at nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley. Tour options for all abilities from beginner to advanced.
Explore the vast terrain in Winter Parks Arapahoe National Forest in an off-road vehicle with our Continental Divide Tour. We depart from our convenient location in Winter Park and ride 15 miles up the historic Corona Pass road to the Continental Divide and Corona Pass at nearly 12,000ft in elevation.
Historical Trails is a Colorado horseback riding tour and stable different and unique among many Colorado stables. Don’t be limited by the “guided only” horse riding and by restrictions and age limits commonly imposed by the other large, mass-market stables. Learn to ride a horse and you can have one of the most thrilling experiences of your life! We offer Rocky Mountain trail horse riding with a number of unique guided and unguided trail rides … to old 1800’s cemeteries, gold mines, rides to Colorado casinos, and much more!
A & A Historical Trails
188 Alps Hill RdHistorical Trails is a Colorado horseback riding tour and stable different and unique among many Colorado stables. Don’t be limited by the “guided only” horse riding and by restrictions and age limits commonly imposed by the other large, mass-market stables. Learn to ride a horse and you can have one of the most thrilling experiences of your life! We offer Rocky Mountain trail horse riding with a number of unique guided and unguided trail rides … to old 1800’s cemeteries, gold mines, rides to Colorado casinos, and much more!
We offer top-quality rafting in the heart of Denver, Colorado. With stunning natural landscapes and more rapids per mile than any other commercially run stretch of white water in Colorado, Clear Creek is the perfect destination. Whether you’re new to the water or a rafting veteran, with our qualified guides, top-of-the-line equipment, and awesome location, you’re guaranteed a fun ride.
Clear Creek Rafting Company
44650 West U.S. 50We offer top-quality rafting in the heart of Denver, Colorado. With stunning natural landscapes and more rapids per mile than any other commercially run stretch of white water in Colorado, Clear Creek is the perfect destination. Whether you’re new to the water or a rafting veteran, with our qualified guides, top-of-the-line equipment, and awesome location, you’re guaranteed a fun ride.
Under the translucent dome lies a tropical paradise, complete with flowering plants and live Banana and Palm Trees. The pure mineral water flows from our springs at 125 degrees and runs directly into our pool and baths. Come for the day and choose from our family-friendly pool, gender-specific caves, private baths, or outdoor Jacuzzis. Treat yourself to a massage and soak in the pool or caves for free!
141 locals recommend
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdUnder the translucent dome lies a tropical paradise, complete with flowering plants and live Banana and Palm Trees. The pure mineral water flows from our springs at 125 degrees and runs directly into our pool and baths. Come for the day and choose from our family-friendly pool, gender-specific caves, private baths, or outdoor Jacuzzis. Treat yourself to a massage and soak in the pool or caves for free!
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a naturally formed, world-famous outdoor music venue. The geologically formed natural amphitheater at Red Rocks comprises monolithic red sandstone formations that provide ideal acoustics for outdoor performances each summer. While concerts are the main draw at Red Rocks in the summer, the venue is open to visitors most days of the year, as is the Ship Rock Grille, located in the Visitor Center at the top of the amphitheater.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks Amphitheatre is a naturally formed, world-famous outdoor music venue. The geologically formed natural amphitheater at Red Rocks comprises monolithic red sandstone formations that provide ideal acoustics for outdoor performances each summer. While concerts are the main draw at Red Rocks in the summer, the venue is open to visitors most days of the year, as is the Ship Rock Grille, located in the Visitor Center at the top of the amphitheater.
Wild Bear’s mission is to provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment. Since 1995, they have been known for their high quality and creative workshops for children.
23 locals recommend
Wild Bear Nature Center
20 Lakeview DrWild Bear’s mission is to provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment. Since 1995, they have been known for their high quality and creative workshops for children.
Eldora is only about 20 minutes away and offers skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, and snowshoeing. It's a family-friendly resort away from the I-70 traffic, maddening crowds, and provides an all-ability experience. It is typically open from November 1st through April 15th, depending on the snow conditions.
148 locals recommend
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdEldora is only about 20 minutes away and offers skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, and snowshoeing. It's a family-friendly resort away from the I-70 traffic, maddening crowds, and provides an all-ability experience. It is typically open from November 1st through April 15th, depending on the snow conditions.
One of America's first yoga schools and is the home of Shambhava Yoga. It provides serene surroundings and a sacred space for individuals to practice meditation and yoga.
Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
1400 Shoshoni Camp RoadOne of America's first yoga schools and is the home of Shambhava Yoga. It provides serene surroundings and a sacred space for individuals to practice meditation and yoga.
Essentials
The B&F is the main local grocery store that carries all the necessities. Please keep in mind that you'll pay more for the convenience of not having to drive to Boulder or Golden.
72 locals recommend
B & F Mountain Market
60 Lakeview DrThe B&F is the main local grocery store that carries all the necessities. Please keep in mind that you'll pay more for the convenience of not having to drive to Boulder or Golden.
This small local grocery store is a great alternative or supplement to the B&F and offers high-quality, organic and environmentally sound products. It has been member-owned and operated since 1979.
51 locals recommend
Mountain People's Co-Op
30 E 1st StThis small local grocery store is a great alternative or supplement to the B&F and offers high-quality, organic and environmentally sound products. It has been member-owned and operated since 1979.
Kwik Mart Inc
217 CO-119Local gas station and convenience store.
Taggert's
14936 CO-119Local gas station and convenience store.
Dam Liquor Store
20 Lakeview DrLocal liquor store.
MID COUNTY LIQUORS
17218 CO-119Closest liquor store to the cabin.
Staffed by friendly locals, the visitors center has insight into where to eat, shop, and play in the area. They offer information, maps, books, gifts, public restrooms, and an ATM.
10 locals recommend
Nederland Visitor's Center
45 W 1st StStaffed by friendly locals, the visitors center has insight into where to eat, shop, and play in the area. They offer information, maps, books, gifts, public restrooms, and an ATM.
Canyon Liquors
30550 CO-72It's very conveniently located on the way to the cabin.
Parks & Nature
The 12,119-acre (49.04 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles (68 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 27 miles (43 km). Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites, and 125 picnic sites.
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdThe 12,119-acre (49.04 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles (68 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 27 miles (43 km). Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites, and 125 picnic sites.
Settled in a stunning setting, there are a variety of activities to explore at Evergreen Lake, such as boating, hockey, ice skating, and more!
43 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake House Center
29612 Upper Bear Creek RdSettled in a stunning setting, there are a variety of activities to explore at Evergreen Lake, such as boating, hockey, ice skating, and more!
This multi-use recreation is a year-round playground in Boulder for boating, swimming, sunbathing, water skiing, and fishing.
100 locals recommend
Boulder Reservoir
5100 51st StThis multi-use recreation is a year-round playground in Boulder for boating, swimming, sunbathing, water skiing, and fishing.
Whitewater Tubing: Flotation options run the gamut from inner tubes (the Conoco station downtown can help you there) and pool toys and rafts. It's advisable to wear something on your feet to avoid cuts and scrapes.
Boulder Creek
Whitewater Tubing: Flotation options run the gamut from inner tubes (the Conoco station downtown can help you there) and pool toys and rafts. It's advisable to wear something on your feet to avoid cuts and scrapes.
Sightseeing
The Peak to Peak Highway goes through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery close to the Denver-Metro area. "The showcase of the Front Range. This 55-mile-long route provides unparalleled views of the Continental Divide.
10 locals recommend
Peak to Peak Highway
Peak to Peak HighwayThe Peak to Peak Highway goes through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery close to the Denver-Metro area. "The showcase of the Front Range. This 55-mile-long route provides unparalleled views of the Continental Divide.