Katrina's Guidebook

Katrina
Katrina's Guidebook

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-74
52 locals recommend
Wildflower is our favorite breakfast spot. It’s right downtown and there’s plenty of street parking in the morning.
The Bistro has a great happy hour.
56 locals recommend
The Bistro
27376 Spruce Ln
56 locals recommend
The Bistro has a great happy hour.
This is a cool spot with indoor and outdoor seating.
52 locals recommend
Revival Brews
27845 CO-74
52 locals recommend
This 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-74
44 locals recommend
Their 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 Dr
9 locals recommend
Great 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
158 locals recommend
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-74
This 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.