Hollie’s guidebook
Things to do
Walk beautiful Evergreen Lake. If you're lucky, you'll see one of the local Bald Eagles or Elk. In the winter months, you can skate the lake or ice fish. In the summer, you can rent paddle boats and SUP boards. Then head to historic Downtown Evergreen for food and shopping.
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
Walk beautiful Evergreen Lake. If you're lucky, you'll see one of the local Bald Eagles or Elk. In the winter months, you can skate the lake or ice fish. In the summer, you can rent paddle boats and SUP boards. Then head to historic Downtown Evergreen for food and shopping.
Walk the Amphitheater during the day or catch a concert in the evening.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWalk the Amphitheater during the day or catch a concert in the evening.
Maxwell Falls (actual)
Great Hike with a waterfall.
A great trail for running or a novice hiker and snowshoeing in the winter.
37 locals recommend
Flying J Ranch Park Trailhead
9661 County Hwy 73A great trail for running or a novice hiker and snowshoeing in the winter.
Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadGreat for Mountain Biking and Hiking.
Mount Evans
Closest 14'er and highest paved road in North America.
Elk Meadow Park
2855 Bergen Peak Dr
Wellington Lake
Beautiful Lake in Bailey. Great for SUP!
Over 15 miles for hiking and biking. Also a good place for rock climbing.
12 locals recommend
Three sisters
30789 Buffalo Park RdOver 15 miles for hiking and biking. Also a good place for rock climbing.
Take a lovely drive on Upper Bear Creek and pamper yourself.
16 locals recommend
TallGrass Aveda Spa and Salon
997 Upper Bear Creek RdTake a lovely drive on Upper Bear Creek and pamper yourself.
Evergreen Golf Course
29614 Upper Bear Creek RdTaspen's Store, Yoga Studio, Music & Healing Center & Dragonfly CBD
25797 Conifer RdFood scene
Kiki's Fresh Bowls
27975 CO-74This is one of our favorite places to grab lunch in Downtown Evergreen.
Fantastic Brewery in North Evergreen with a delicious rotating food menu. Grab a beer after hiking Elk Meadow. Check out Boone Mountain Sports downstairs for clothing and gear.
28 locals recommend
Evergreen Brewery
2962 Evergreen PkwyFantastic Brewery in North Evergreen with a delicious rotating food menu. Grab a beer after hiking Elk Meadow. Check out Boone Mountain Sports downstairs for clothing and gear.
Good food with views of Evergreen Lake. Perfect for brunch or date night.
58 locals recommend
Willow Creek Restaurant
29029 Upper Bear Creek RdGood food with views of Evergreen Lake. Perfect for brunch or date night.
The Bistro
27376 Spruce LnGreat food in a cozy historic inn. Close to the Casita.
Fun place for coffee and "as big as your face" cinnamon rolls in historic downtown Evergreen.
62 locals recommend
Muddy Buck
28065 CO-74Fun place for coffee and "as big as your face" cinnamon rolls in historic downtown Evergreen.
Another great spot in downtown Evergreen for breakfast. This is a local favorite, so get there early to avoid a wait.
52 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
28035 CO-74Another great spot in downtown Evergreen for breakfast. This is a local favorite, so get there early to avoid a wait.
The Abide Ride is a trailer serving up some seriously good breakfast burritos. A short drive from the casita.
The Abide Ride
26527 Conifer RdThe Abide Ride is a trailer serving up some seriously good breakfast burritos. A short drive from the casita.
Great beer and pizza! This would be a good stop after a day at Staunton State Park.
38 locals recommend
Snowpack Taproom & Kitchen
11863 Springs RdGreat beer and pizza! This would be a good stop after a day at Staunton State Park.
A local favorite for fresh and organic food. Great gluten free and vegan options.
11 locals recommend
Taspen's Cosmic Cafe
25797 Conifer RdA local favorite for fresh and organic food. Great gluten free and vegan options.