Allison’s guidebook
Activities
Great location for rainy days or for during the winter for those that aren't participating in outdoor sports. There is a great zero entry and small play structure for the little ones. A bigger slide and lazy river and a huge hot tub. An indoor climbing wall and tumble gymnasium are also available. Call for hours.
Grand Park Community Rec Center station
Great location for rainy days or for during the winter for those that aren't participating in outdoor sports. There is a great zero entry and small play structure for the little ones. A bigger slide and lazy river and a huge hot tub. An indoor climbing wall and tumble gymnasium are also available. Call for hours.
Park with small playground and kids fishing pond. Right next to the river. There is a bait shop in downtown Granby a few minutes from this park.
Kaibab Park
County Road 574Park with small playground and kids fishing pond. Right next to the river. There is a bait shop in downtown Granby a few minutes from this park.
Great playground for multiple ages. Paid ropes course that is really fun. Hockey rink (not one that we've personally used but we hear it's great).
13 locals recommend
Fraser Valley Sports Complex
220 County Rd 522Great playground for multiple ages. Paid ropes course that is really fun. Hockey rink (not one that we've personally used but we hear it's great).
This is an established hot springs near Kremmling. A primitive warm springs is also nearby (Radium Hot Springs) but requires a hike to get to. https://www.uncovercolorado.com/hot-springs/radium-hot-springs/ Folks often cliff jump at Radium - use caution as the jump is dangerous and safety is often determined by river levels, etc.
67 locals recommend
Hot Sulphur Springs
This is an established hot springs near Kremmling. A primitive warm springs is also nearby (Radium Hot Springs) but requires a hike to get to. https://www.uncovercolorado.com/hot-springs/radium-hot-springs/ Folks often cliff jump at Radium - use caution as the jump is dangerous and safety is often determined by river levels, etc.
YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone. Summer activities include: summer tubing hill, ropes/zipline course, mini-golf, archery, pool, basketball courts, hiking, biking, the list goes on and on
Winter activities include: Nordic skiing, ice skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing, indoor pool, basketball, roller skating, archery, etc.
Be sure to plan ahead, get reservations for the more popular activities (like the zip line) and make a day of it as there is a daily entry fee.
86 locals recommend
YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch
1101 Co Rd 53YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone. Summer activities include: summer tubing hill, ropes/zipline course, mini-golf, archery, pool, basketball courts, hiking, biking, the list goes on and on
Winter activities include: Nordic skiing, ice skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing, indoor pool, basketball, roller skating, archery, etc.
Be sure to plan ahead, get reservations for the more popular activities (like the zip line) and make a day of it as there is a daily entry fee.
Hiking
Adams Falls is a great, family-friendly hike located just past Grand Lake, a 30 minute drive from the house. The hike can be a short out and back with a spectacular view of the falls, or you can go farther afield hiking past the river into the valley and RMNP territory. This is a fairly easy hike and can get busy but it's a stunner.
51 locals recommend
Adams Falls
Adams Falls is a great, family-friendly hike located just past Grand Lake, a 30 minute drive from the house. The hike can be a short out and back with a spectacular view of the falls, or you can go farther afield hiking past the river into the valley and RMNP territory. This is a fairly easy hike and can get busy but it's a stunner.
A personal favorite. The hike up to the Broome Hut via Second Creek trail is chock full of spectacular views. It's a quick hike (1 mile each way) which climbs 800' on the way up to the hut. You can hike beyond the hut to make for a longer route (information on trails available at the trailhead and at the Broome Hut).
6 locals recommend
Broome Hut
A personal favorite. The hike up to the Broome Hut via Second Creek trail is chock full of spectacular views. It's a quick hike (1 mile each way) which climbs 800' on the way up to the hut. You can hike beyond the hut to make for a longer route (information on trails available at the trailhead and at the Broome Hut).
The area is home to spectacular mountain scenery and dense lodgepole pine forests. Hiking opportunities in Arapaho National Recreation Area include Monarch Lake Trail, Roaring Fork Trail, and East Shore Trail.
As you enter the park from Highway 34, you'll continue down the dirt/gravel road, driving alongside the lake for about 10 miles. At the end of that road, you'll find a small parking lot that fills up quickly. Just past that lot you'll find Monarch Lake - a great location for fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, and playing around near the lake.
Arapaho Bay
The area is home to spectacular mountain scenery and dense lodgepole pine forests. Hiking opportunities in Arapaho National Recreation Area include Monarch Lake Trail, Roaring Fork Trail, and East Shore Trail.
As you enter the park from Highway 34, you'll continue down the dirt/gravel road, driving alongside the lake for about 10 miles. At the end of that road, you'll find a small parking lot that fills up quickly. Just past that lot you'll find Monarch Lake - a great location for fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, and playing around near the lake.
Food scene
Lovely way to get in the enjoyment of DTR without the expense. Good food. Reservations recommended.
Heck's at Devil's Thumb Ranch
3530 County Rd 83Lovely way to get in the enjoyment of DTR without the expense. Good food. Reservations recommended.
Great stop in Winter Park for a meal. We love their brunch.
168 locals recommend
Mountain Grind Coffee & Bistro
47 Cooper Creek WayGreat stop in Winter Park for a meal. We love their brunch.
Mid Town Cafe
420 E Agate AveGood breakfast and coffee stop with a local vibe
Brickhouse 40
320 E Agate AveCasual eatery. Good for kids and adults alike.
Excellent views of the lake with a casual dining atmosphere + yummy food!
12 locals recommend
Mustachio's On The Lake
6732 US-34Excellent views of the lake with a casual dining atmosphere + yummy food!
Showboat's Drive by Pie
54 1st StDrive through pie vendor - need I say more?!
Far nicer than the surrounds or the exterior of the building suggest. This is a great spot for a more special meal during your visit.
126 locals recommend
Tabernash Tavern
72287 US-40Far nicer than the surrounds or the exterior of the building suggest. This is a great spot for a more special meal during your visit.