Visitor Guidebook

Mat & Tami
Mat & Tami
Visitor Guidebook

Hiking

Easy quick trail hike for all ages to see beautiful falls only 2 miles from house!
51 locals recommend
Adams Falls
51 locals recommend
Easy quick trail hike for all ages to see beautiful falls only 2 miles from house!
Longer hike with medium difficulty. Falls are amazing in Spring!! You will hike through burn scar of Troublesome Fire.
11 locals recommend
Cascade Falls
11 locals recommend
Longer hike with medium difficulty. Falls are amazing in Spring!! You will hike through burn scar of Troublesome Fire.
This trail leads you to amazing views of Adams Falls, Mt Baldy and several other spectacular vistas along the way if you hike past Adams Falls. Moose are abundant at certain times of the year. Day hike to Lonepine Lake is amazing!
6 locals recommend
East Inlet Trailhead
East Inlet Trailhead Road
6 locals recommend
This trail leads you to amazing views of Adams Falls, Mt Baldy and several other spectacular vistas along the way if you hike past Adams Falls. Moose are abundant at certain times of the year. Day hike to Lonepine Lake is amazing!
Doe Creek Trail is great year-round for hiking, showshoeing or nordic skiiing. Use your favorite search engine to scout out the routes and distance to make sure you're prepared. Amazing views at the top of the trail.
Doe Creek
Doe Creek Trail is great year-round for hiking, showshoeing or nordic skiiing. Use your favorite search engine to scout out the routes and distance to make sure you're prepared. Amazing views at the top of the trail.
Strawberry Lake is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Granby, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and bird watching. It is steep, so snowshoes or microspikes are helpful in the winter
Strawberry Lake
Strawberry Lake is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Granby, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and bird watching. It is steep, so snowshoes or microspikes are helpful in the winter
Great easy loop trail! Last year a wind storm leveled large trees on trail that have been cut through which brings a unique experience of seeing the force of mother nature!
13 locals recommend
Monarch Lake Trailhead
Waterton Valley
13 locals recommend
Great easy loop trail! Last year a wind storm leveled large trees on trail that have been cut through which brings a unique experience of seeing the force of mother nature!

Food scene

Short drive via car or just walk up the "backway" from the house to enjoy this historic lodge and restaurant with amazing food, views and patio! Closed during winter months but still worth the view in the winter!!
37 locals recommend
Grand Lake Lodge Hotel
15500 US-34
37 locals recommend
Short drive via car or just walk up the "backway" from the house to enjoy this historic lodge and restaurant with amazing food, views and patio! Closed during winter months but still worth the view in the winter!!
Best BBQ in town! Great family restaurant.
96 locals recommend
Sagebrush BBQ & Grill
1101 Grand Ave
96 locals recommend
Best BBQ in town! Great family restaurant.
Great restaurant with more upscale menu and amazing river views all seasons and must visit patio in warmer months!
29 locals recommend
The Historic Rapids Lodge and Restaurant
210 Rapids Ln
29 locals recommend
Great restaurant with more upscale menu and amazing river views all seasons and must visit patio in warmer months!
Charlie's is a fun place to eat, listen to live music, sing karaoke on weekend nights or sit out on the deck overlooking Grand Lake
17 locals recommend
Charlie's Sports Bar & Grill
1120 Lake Ave
17 locals recommend
Charlie's is a fun place to eat, listen to live music, sing karaoke on weekend nights or sit out on the deck overlooking Grand Lake
Excellent food, great drinks and chill vibes.
17 locals recommend
One Love Rum Kitchen
928 Grand Ave
17 locals recommend
Excellent food, great drinks and chill vibes.
Great little pub with craft beer and pub food... recommend Flatbread pizza and wings!
21 locals recommend
Worlds End Brewpub
813 Grand Ave
21 locals recommend
Great little pub with craft beer and pub food... recommend Flatbread pizza and wings!

Things to Do

Cross country skiing and free sledding hill! Bring your own sled!
40 locals recommend
Grand Lake Nordic Center
1415 County Road 48
40 locals recommend
Cross country skiing and free sledding hill! Bring your own sled!
Skiing and mountain biking are the two most common activities here. Great for family ski trips closer to Grand Lake.sledding! Great live music schedule as well!
116 locals recommend
Granby Ranch
1000 Village Rd
116 locals recommend
Skiing and mountain biking are the two most common activities here. Great for family ski trips closer to Grand Lake.sledding! Great live music schedule as well!
Winter Park Resort is a premier destination in Grand County. Epic skiing and family-friendly downhill tubing highlight the winter activities. Plenty of mountain biking, hiking, live music and more during other months.
42 locals recommend
Winter Park
42 locals recommend
Winter Park Resort is a premier destination in Grand County. Epic skiing and family-friendly downhill tubing highlight the winter activities. Plenty of mountain biking, hiking, live music and more during other months.
Great local place to rent ATVs, UTVs, or snowmobiles
9 locals recommend
Spirit Lake Rentals
10438 US-34
9 locals recommend
Great local place to rent ATVs, UTVs, or snowmobiles
Great local snowmobile rental shop. They also rent cool vehicles in the summer.
31 locals recommend
On The Trail Rentals
1447 Co Rd 491
31 locals recommend
Great local snowmobile rental shop. They also rent cool vehicles in the summer.
Boat Rental for Shadow Mtn and Grand Lake
20 locals recommend
Trail Ridge Marina
12634 US-34
20 locals recommend
Boat Rental for Shadow Mtn and Grand Lake
Amazing musicals performed by Broadway level touring talent in the summer!
46 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
800 Grand Ave
46 locals recommend
Amazing musicals performed by Broadway level touring talent in the summer!
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
5609 Spring Rd
85 locals recommend

Traveler advice

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