Food scene
Wildflower is our favorite breakfast spot. It’s right downtown and there’s plenty of street parking in the morning.
52 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
28035 CO-74Wildflower is our favorite breakfast spot. It’s right downtown and there’s plenty of street parking in the morning.
The Bistro
27376 Spruce LnThe Bistro has a great happy hour.
Revival Brews
27845 CO-74This is a cool spot with indoor and outdoor seating.
Their cab is a favorite and it’s award winning. Say hi to Eliot.
44 locals recommend
Creekside Cellars
28036 CO-74Their cab is a favorite and it’s award winning. Say hi to Eliot.
Sightseeing
Great views and it’s pretty shaded. Go early in the morning, late afternoons or midweek to avoid crowds.
9 locals recommend
Upper Maxwell Falls Trailhead
8399 Black Mountain DrGreat views and it’s pretty shaded. Go early in the morning, late afternoons or midweek to avoid crowds.
In the summer there’s a free lake concert every other Wednesday. There’s also canoes, paddleboards and kayaks available to rent in the summer. In the winter there’s ice skating, ice fishing and hockey.
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
In the summer there’s a free lake concert every other Wednesday. There’s also canoes, paddleboards and kayaks available to rent in the summer. In the winter there’s ice skating, ice fishing and hockey.
Massage
Hot tub, sauna and massage.
This is the place for the best massages. The atmosphere is seriously unique.
Tree Top Thai Massage & SPA
28253 CO-74This is the place for the best massages. The atmosphere is seriously unique.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket.
Most places you go will be uphill both ways. :) With the elevation, temps can get pretty cool all year.
Getting around
Rent a car
Uber and Lyft exist here but it’s spotty.
Ways to save
Hikes are free
Elk Meadow, Three Sisters and Maxwell Falls are popular hikes.
Customs and culture
Bring water
With the elevation, you’ll need it to prevent altitude sickness.
Ways to save
Downtown Events
Evergreen Rodeo Parade, Dam Ducky Derby and Christmas Walk are free downtown events.