Guidebook for Twin Lakes
Food Scene
City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
508 Harrison AveHistoric hotel and restaurant in Twin Lakes Village built in 1879. Good for a special occasion dinner or happy hour cocktail in the saloon. The menu changes throughout the year, but we recommend the trout amandine if it's available.
14 habitants recommandent
The Twin Lakes Inn & Saloon
6435 CO-82Historic hotel and restaurant in Twin Lakes Village built in 1879. Good for a special occasion dinner or happy hour cocktail in the saloon. The menu changes throughout the year, but we recommend the trout amandine if it's available.
Great pizza, salads and sandwiches with a nice back patio with a view of Mt. Massive.
56 habitants recommandent
High Mountain Pies
115 W 4th St Great pizza, salads and sandwiches with a nice back patio with a view of Mt. Massive.
Healthy bowls, sandwiches and salads made from fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.
88 habitants recommandent
House Rock Kitchen
421 E Main StHealthy bowls, sandwiches and salads made from fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.
Try the wild game sausage platter or a wood-fired pizza, and wash it down with a locally brewed River Runners Pale Ale.
86 habitants recommandent
Eddyline Restaurant | South Main
926 South Main Street Try the wild game sausage platter or a wood-fired pizza, and wash it down with a locally brewed River Runners Pale Ale.
American brunch, lunch and dinner fare with a regular lineup of live music.
63 habitants recommandent
The Lariat
206 E Main St American brunch, lunch and dinner fare with a regular lineup of live music.
Very affordable and known for having one thing on the menu: steak! (Well, they have a few other options for kids and vegetarians, but you basically just choose your size of steak and go from there)
29 habitants recommandent
Quincys Steak & Spirits
416 Harrison AveVery affordable and known for having one thing on the menu: steak! (Well, they have a few other options for kids and vegetarians, but you basically just choose your size of steak and go from there)
Tennessee Pass Cafe
222 Harrison Ave Great food and extensive local beer list
Sightseeing
Beautiful winding road through natural scenery and views of some of Colorado's most dramatic peaks.
53 habitants recommandent
Independence Pass
Beautiful winding road through natural scenery and views of some of Colorado's most dramatic peaks.
The volunteer-run Red Rooster Visitor Center in the heart of Twin Lakes is a great starting point for a self-guided walking tour of Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes Visitor Center
The volunteer-run Red Rooster Visitor Center in the heart of Twin Lakes is a great starting point for a self-guided walking tour of Twin Lakes.
Take the beautiful drive over Independence Pass for a luxury shopping and dining experience.
83 habitants recommandent
Aspen
Take the beautiful drive over Independence Pass for a luxury shopping and dining experience.
Scenic train ride through the Rockies
28 habitants recommandent
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad Co
326 E 7th StScenic train ride through the Rockies
Drinks & Nightlife
Started in Leadville at 10,200 feet in elevation this location touts itself as "America's highest brewery."
26 habitants recommandent
Periodic Brewing
115 E 7th StStarted in Leadville at 10,200 feet in elevation this location touts itself as "America's highest brewery."
Visit the Eddyline taproom to taste some of their standards or enjoy seasonal and small batch brews.
43 habitants recommandent
Eddyline Brewery
102 Linderman Ave Visit the Eddyline taproom to taste some of their standards or enjoy seasonal and small batch brews.
Also a restaurant, this bar has the feel of an old time western saloon.
32 habitants recommandent
The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon
315 Harrison Ave Also a restaurant, this bar has the feel of an old time western saloon.
Arts & Culture
Renovation and preservation on this historic site began in 2016. Take a tour or attend a live theater, opera or concert event.
22 habitants recommandent
Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison Ave Renovation and preservation on this historic site began in 2016. Take a tour or attend a live theater, opera or concert event.
The museum's mission is to tell the story of mining, its people, and its importance to the American public. This 25,000 square foot monument to the men and women of mining is referred to as the Smithsonian of the Rockies.
46 habitants recommandent
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
120 W 9th StThe museum's mission is to tell the story of mining, its people, and its importance to the American public. This 25,000 square foot monument to the men and women of mining is referred to as the Smithsonian of the Rockies.
Shooting Star Gallery
6531 CO-82Gallery with works on display from local artists
Essentials
Full service grocery store on the north side of Leadville. This would be the place to stop for groceries if heading to the cabin through Leadville.
104 habitants recommandent
Safeway
1008 Summit Blvd Full service grocery store on the north side of Leadville. This would be the place to stop for groceries if heading to the cabin through Leadville.
Stocked with basic essentials, this is the closest convenience store to the cabin.
11 habitants recommandent
Twin Lakes General Store
6451 CO-82Stocked with basic essentials, this is the closest convenience store to the cabin.
In a big warehouse building, this gas station and general store sells a little bit of everything, and it is worth a visit just check out all the novelties.
Saturday's Discount
12655 US-24 In a big warehouse building, this gas station and general store sells a little bit of everything, and it is worth a visit just check out all the novelties.
Parks & Nature
Colorado's tallest peak, the south trailhead for Mount Elbert is quickly accessible from the cabin. Often referred to as a gentle giant, Mount Elbert is a relatively gradual hike over 10 miles.
22 habitants recommandent
Mount Elbert
Colorado's tallest peak, the south trailhead for Mount Elbert is quickly accessible from the cabin. Often referred to as a gentle giant, Mount Elbert is a relatively gradual hike over 10 miles.
Climb the fifth tallest peak in Colorado. Four routes to the summit range from 7 to 9.5 miles round trip.
La Plata Peak
Climb the fifth tallest peak in Colorado. Four routes to the summit range from 7 to 9.5 miles round trip.
Two trailheads with multiple routes to the summit of this 13,933 foot peak. Make the climb during the day then come back to the cabin deck and look across the lake at Mt. Hope to relish your accomplishment.
Mount Hope
Two trailheads with multiple routes to the summit of this 13,933 foot peak. Make the climb during the day then come back to the cabin deck and look across the lake at Mt. Hope to relish your accomplishment.
Mount Elbert Forebay
Great fishing at the base of Mount Elbert. Beautiful place in the mornings.
Turquoise Lake
Fishing, boating, swimming.
Entertainment & Activities
Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29 Skiing and snowboarding
Copper Mountain
Skiing and snowboarding
Natural hot springs outside of Buena Vista. Great place to stop after a long hike.
95 habitants recommandent
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306 Natural hot springs outside of Buena Vista. Great place to stop after a long hike.
Soak in the hot springs after a long day of outdoor activity
260 habitants recommandent
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Soak in the hot springs after a long day of outdoor activity