The Local Nomad - Favorites
Best Views
Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio with a stunning view of the mountains. Open May through October. Grab an amazing charcuterie plate or sandwich from the french rustic deli by Chef Joseph Kerns on weekend afternoons.
29 locals recommend
AZURA CELLARS AND GALLERY
16764 Farmers Mine RdEnjoy a glass of wine on the patio with a stunning view of the mountains. Open May through October. Grab an amazing charcuterie plate or sandwich from the french rustic deli by Chef Joseph Kerns on weekend afternoons.
Mountain views from their covered patio. Enjoy a delicious steak dinner on Friday nights.
15 locals recommend
The Storm Cellar
14139 Runzel Gulch RdMountain views from their covered patio. Enjoy a delicious steak dinner on Friday nights.
Best Wine
Tastings at the winery May through October, or look for Stone Cottage in local restaurants and shops. The pinot noir is especially good, but we like all of their wines.
20 locals recommend
Stone Cottage Cellars
41716 Reds RdTastings at the winery May through October, or look for Stone Cottage in local restaurants and shops. The pinot noir is especially good, but we like all of their wines.
Award winning white wines and roses, fantastic people, lovely views.
15 locals recommend
The Storm Cellar
14139 Runzel Gulch RdAward winning white wines and roses, fantastic people, lovely views.
Sunday brunch, weekend dinners, and fresh sodas, all with local and seasonal ingredients!
21 locals recommend
Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L RdSunday brunch, weekend dinners, and fresh sodas, all with local and seasonal ingredients!
Best Beer
Local microbrewery with a good rotating selection. They often host live music and other events. They have a small snack menu and sometimes have a food truck set up nearby.
21 locals recommend
Paonia United Brewing Company
201A Grand AveLocal microbrewery with a good rotating selection. They often host live music and other events. They have a small snack menu and sometimes have a food truck set up nearby.
If you like sours, this is the place for you! A one-block walk from the hostel.
15 locals recommend
Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
201a 1st StIf you like sours, this is the place for you! A one-block walk from the hostel.
Best Day Trip
Absolutely worth the 45 minute drive. The north rim is closed during the winter, but for most of the year it's the best, least-crowded way to enjoy the Black Canyon.
153 locals recommend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Absolutely worth the 45 minute drive. The north rim is closed during the winter, but for most of the year it's the best, least-crowded way to enjoy the Black Canyon.
Kebler Pass
Stunning mountain drive to the cute ski town of Crested Butte.
Secluded mountain town with a fantastic BBQ restaurant (Slow Groovin), a beautiful hour drive from Paonia across McClure pass
37 locals recommend
Marble
Secluded mountain town with a fantastic BBQ restaurant (Slow Groovin), a beautiful hour drive from Paonia across McClure pass
Best Fancy Dinner
Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L RdRomantic outdoor seating with inventive small plates
Best Casual Dinner
Good specialty pizzas (try the Swami or the con Fungi) to enjoy there or take-out. Live music upstairs or on the back patio several times a week depending on the season.
24 locals recommend
Louie's Pizza
202 Grand AveGood specialty pizzas (try the Swami or the con Fungi) to enjoy there or take-out. Live music upstairs or on the back patio several times a week depending on the season.
Best Breakfast
Crunch Waffle serves sweet and savory waffles out of Louie's pizza every weekend
24 locals recommend
Louie's Pizza
202 Grand AveCrunch Waffle serves sweet and savory waffles out of Louie's pizza every weekend
Good bagels, breakfast pizza, pastries, and a relaxed place to hang out and sip coffee.
19 locals recommend
Paonia Bread Works
530 Grand AveGood bagels, breakfast pizza, pastries, and a relaxed place to hang out and sip coffee.
Sweetgrass Paonia
Good breakfast and lunch options in town