Guidebook for Carbondale
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Carbondale. My favorite dish is the green curry with eggplant. If you enjoy extra spicy, try the papaya salad. They also have delicious mixed drinks.
62 locals recommend
Phat Thai
343 Main StOne of my favorite restaurants in downtown Carbondale. My favorite dish is the green curry with eggplant. If you enjoy extra spicy, try the papaya salad. They also have delicious mixed drinks.
Walking distance from the guest suite, and where all the locals eat. I love it for breakfast (the rustic toast is out of this world) and for all their caffeinated breakfast beverages.
23 locals recommend
Silo Culinary Productions
1909 Dolores WayWalking distance from the guest suite, and where all the locals eat. I love it for breakfast (the rustic toast is out of this world) and for all their caffeinated breakfast beverages.
Our favorite stop for pizza and appetizers. Their happy hour is affordable and delicious. Enjoy their newly renovated patio that offers live music on most Wednesdays.
55 locals recommend
White House Pizza
801 Main CtOur favorite stop for pizza and appetizers. Their happy hour is affordable and delicious. Enjoy their newly renovated patio that offers live music on most Wednesdays.
Opened for lunch and dinner (closed on Sundays and Mondays) and offers a little bit of everything. My favorite for lunch is the chicken Cesar or Greek wrap. For dinner, the mussels in white sauce and the chocolate cake for dessert. This is a sister restaurant to The Pig BBQ.
33 locals recommend
The Goat Kitchen & Bar
995 Cowen DrOpened for lunch and dinner (closed on Sundays and Mondays) and offers a little bit of everything. My favorite for lunch is the chicken Cesar or Greek wrap. For dinner, the mussels in white sauce and the chocolate cake for dessert. This is a sister restaurant to The Pig BBQ.
Sunday brunch must! The pig has an incredible Bloody Mary bar, and brunch options. My favorite is the egg skillet with sweet potatoes and black beans.
The Pig
1054 CO-133Sunday brunch must! The pig has an incredible Bloody Mary bar, and brunch options. My favorite is the egg skillet with sweet potatoes and black beans.
It's hard to find good BBQ when you're from the south, but this is worth the 30 minute drive. Offers a great outdoor patio, and views of Marble. While you're down there, you can rent SUP boards and take them out onto Beaver lake or stroll around their quaint downtown area.
52 locals recommend
Slow Groovin BBQ
101 W 1st StIt's hard to find good BBQ when you're from the south, but this is worth the 30 minute drive. Offers a great outdoor patio, and views of Marble. While you're down there, you can rent SUP boards and take them out onto Beaver lake or stroll around their quaint downtown area.
Bike the Rio Grande Trail from Carbondale, and stop at the Woody Creek Tavern to refuel. This is a cash only establishment.
41 locals recommend
Woody Creek Tavern
2858 Upper River RdBike the Rio Grande Trail from Carbondale, and stop at the Woody Creek Tavern to refuel. This is a cash only establishment.
The best homemade tortillas, guacamole, and salsas. You can also order lunch for an authentic Mexican meal.
7 locals recommend
Tortilleria La Roca
780 CO-133The best homemade tortillas, guacamole, and salsas. You can also order lunch for an authentic Mexican meal.
Housemade pasta, an extensive wine list & patio seating draw crowds to this warm Italian restaurant. Sit at the bar and eat the same menu for a more affordable option.
23 locals recommend
L'Hostaria
620 E Hyman AveHousemade pasta, an extensive wine list & patio seating draw crowds to this warm Italian restaurant. Sit at the bar and eat the same menu for a more affordable option.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local hangout for music in a small and intimate venue. There is usually music every Friday and Saturday night.
24 locals recommend
Steve's Guitars
19 N 4th StA local hangout for music in a small and intimate venue. There is usually music every Friday and Saturday night.
My favorite local brewery. Some of my favorites include Slaughterhouse (named after a white rafting rapid in the valley) and the Saison.
12 locals recommend
Batch
358 Main StMy favorite local brewery. Some of my favorites include Slaughterhouse (named after a white rafting rapid in the valley) and the Saison.
Belly Up
450 S Galena St Small music venue with big name artists.
Getting Around
This is walking distance from your guest suite, and offers affordable and fast transit throughout the valley.
23 locals recommend
RFTA Carbondale Park and Ride Bus Stop
299 CO-133This is walking distance from your guest suite, and offers affordable and fast transit throughout the valley.
This is walking distance from your guest suite. They offer hourly, daily, and weekly bike rentals. Rent a bike and explore the valley on the Rio Grande trail, which is right out the guest suite's front door.
10 locals recommend
Basalt Bike & Ski - Carbondale
571 CO-133This is walking distance from your guest suite. They offer hourly, daily, and weekly bike rentals. Rent a bike and explore the valley on the Rio Grande trail, which is right out the guest suite's front door.
Aloha Mountain Cyclery
580 CO-133Entertainment & Activities
Natural hot springs about a 20 minute drive from the guest suite. You will need to make reservations in advance, as they book quickly.
61 locals recommend
Avalanche Ranch
12863 CO-133Natural hot springs about a 20 minute drive from the guest suite. You will need to make reservations in advance, as they book quickly.
Our local movie theater run by local volunteers, which will make you feel transported back in time. You won't be disappointed by the 2 or 3 film choices they offer.
31 locals recommend
Crystal Theatre
427 Main St Our local movie theater run by local volunteers, which will make you feel transported back in time. You won't be disappointed by the 2 or 3 film choices they offer.
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StParks & Nature
The iconic Maroon Bells will not disappoint. It offers a few hiking trails to get a good view of the Bells along with paths to Crater Lake. You can drive to the Bells if you get up very early. Otherwise, you will need to take the RFTA bus from Aspen Highlands (for a small fee).
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
The iconic Maroon Bells will not disappoint. It offers a few hiking trails to get a good view of the Bells along with paths to Crater Lake. You can drive to the Bells if you get up very early. Otherwise, you will need to take the RFTA bus from Aspen Highlands (for a small fee).
Cathedral Lake trailhead
American Lake Trail
10081 Castle Creek DrEssentials
City Market
711 E Cooper AveWhole Foods Market
340 Reed StShopping
My favorite boutique in Carbondale. It has the best selection of locally made jewelry and accessories.
lulubelle Clothing
320 Main StMy favorite boutique in Carbondale. It has the best selection of locally made jewelry and accessories.