Sopris Vista Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee shop in Carbondale CO. Try their vegan avodado egg sandwich and iced coffee. Delicious! Also makes a great place to work or cozy up with your favorite book.
33 locals recommend
Bonfire Coffee
433 Main StGreat coffee shop in Carbondale CO. Try their vegan avodado egg sandwich and iced coffee. Delicious! Also makes a great place to work or cozy up with your favorite book.
An awesome breakfast and brunch spot located in downtown carbondale. Order the Huevos Rancheros with corn tortillas, organic eggs, and green chili sauce. You can order a side of Santa Fe Corn Cakes (cornmeal, green chiles, cheese, bacon... delicious!) for just a few dollars extra.
75 locals recommend
Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StAn awesome breakfast and brunch spot located in downtown carbondale. Order the Huevos Rancheros with corn tortillas, organic eggs, and green chili sauce. You can order a side of Santa Fe Corn Cakes (cornmeal, green chiles, cheese, bacon... delicious!) for just a few dollars extra.
This place is one of Carbondale's most classic visits. This burger spot serves fast food style burgers but using high quality, grass-fed beef from the Crystal River Meats (one of the local ranches here). It is tasty and fairly affordable for such awesome food.
They have some great vegetarian options here as well like the black bean burger. Yum!
16 locals recommend
Fatbelly Burgers
220 Main StThis place is one of Carbondale's most classic visits. This burger spot serves fast food style burgers but using high quality, grass-fed beef from the Crystal River Meats (one of the local ranches here). It is tasty and fairly affordable for such awesome food.
They have some great vegetarian options here as well like the black bean burger. Yum!
There is lots of great pizza in Carbondale (White House, Pepinos), but my favorite is the Detroit style pizza they make in Red stone. Truly delicious and a hidden gem!
19 locals recommend
Propaganda Pie
467 Redstone BlvdThere is lots of great pizza in Carbondale (White House, Pepinos), but my favorite is the Detroit style pizza they make in Red stone. Truly delicious and a hidden gem!
City/town information
Carbondale is a charming, fun, and artsy town. You could easily spend an afternoon strolling through downtown, stopping by art galleries and art studios, and enjoying food and drinks at one of many world class restaurants.
Carbondale has exploded from a small, little known mountain to become one of the hottest destinations in Colorado.
36 locals recommend
Carbondale
Carbondale is a charming, fun, and artsy town. You could easily spend an afternoon strolling through downtown, stopping by art galleries and art studios, and enjoying food and drinks at one of many world class restaurants.
Carbondale has exploded from a small, little known mountain to become one of the hottest destinations in Colorado.
Glenwood Springs is lovely! The downtown has been revitalized in recent years making it a great place to spend time and enjoy one of the many awesome restaurants near the Colorado River.
One of the classics is Glenwood Springs hotsprings which is historic and definitely worth visiting. They opened a new Hotsprings called Iron Mountain nearby which I have heard is great, although I haven't personally visited. Perhaps it is a little more focused on an older audience.
The hike to Doc Holiday's gravesite is definitely worth it if you're looking for a short hike. I would estimate it's about 1.5 miles long up a gradually inclined hill. Quite interesting history and offers a great view of Glenwood and the Roaring Fork Valley.
83 locals recommend
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs is lovely! The downtown has been revitalized in recent years making it a great place to spend time and enjoy one of the many awesome restaurants near the Colorado River.
One of the classics is Glenwood Springs hotsprings which is historic and definitely worth visiting. They opened a new Hotsprings called Iron Mountain nearby which I have heard is great, although I haven't personally visited. Perhaps it is a little more focused on an older audience.
The hike to Doc Holiday's gravesite is definitely worth it if you're looking for a short hike. I would estimate it's about 1.5 miles long up a gradually inclined hill. Quite interesting history and offers a great view of Glenwood and the Roaring Fork Valley.
A super fun town to stroll around in the summer and ski during the winter. There are lots of great restaurants, interesting art galleries and shops, and plenty of interesting people watching.
83 locals recommend
Aspen
A super fun town to stroll around in the summer and ski during the winter. There are lots of great restaurants, interesting art galleries and shops, and plenty of interesting people watching.
Sightseeing
A classic hike in Carbondale. The city redid the trail system and parking lot in 2020 which added a couple of new hiking trails and scenic lookouts. It is much improved and a can't miss for any visit to the area. Also has great (advanced) mountain biking.
15 locals recommend
Red Hill
A classic hike in Carbondale. The city redid the trail system and parking lot in 2020 which added a couple of new hiking trails and scenic lookouts. It is much improved and a can't miss for any visit to the area. Also has great (advanced) mountain biking.
A great rolling trail located near Carbondale. It's fairly new and has quickly become one of my favorites.
6 locals recommend
Lorax Trail
A great rolling trail located near Carbondale. It's fairly new and has quickly become one of my favorites.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
First Friday in Carbondale
A fun event on the first Friday of every month in Carbondale during summer months. There is live music, open art galleries, and a lot of people out and about. Definitely not to miss if you happen to be in town! Starts around 5pm on Friday.
Book before you go
Avalanche Ranch Hotsprings
Farmhouse meets modern hot springs located 20 minutes outside of Carbondale. It fills up quick, so it's wise to book ahead if you plan on going for a soak.