Kathleen's Guidebook
Food scene
The Grand Lake Lodge is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food and service!
37 habitants recommandent
Grand Lake Lodge Hotel
15500 US-34The Grand Lake Lodge is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food and service!
Downtown GL has a variety of tasty restaurants and gift shops. Take a stroll down to the boardwalk and rent a SUP or enjoy a scoop of ice cream.
204 habitants recommandent
Grand Lake
Downtown GL has a variety of tasty restaurants and gift shops. Take a stroll down to the boardwalk and rent a SUP or enjoy a scoop of ice cream.
For being far away from the ocean, this restaurant has great fish tacos and tasty cocktails. Enjoy some tuna nachos and curry potato salad outside (or inside) after a day of hiking!
17 habitants recommandent
One Love Rum Kitchen
928 Grand AveFor being far away from the ocean, this restaurant has great fish tacos and tasty cocktails. Enjoy some tuna nachos and curry potato salad outside (or inside) after a day of hiking!
Drive through Debbie’s or dine in to get one of their famous spicy chicken sandwiches with a chocolate malt! Debbie’s is one of my favorite places to go after a day of snowboarding. Plus their meat is locally sourced!
15 habitants recommandent
Debbie's Drive In
663 W Agate AveDrive through Debbie’s or dine in to get one of their famous spicy chicken sandwiches with a chocolate malt! Debbie’s is one of my favorite places to go after a day of snowboarding. Plus their meat is locally sourced!
Probably the best service in the county! Stop by for a delicious and hardy breakfast! Their meat is locally sourced too!
6 habitants recommandent
Fitch Ranch Meats and Market
903 West Agate AvenueProbably the best service in the county! Stop by for a delicious and hardy breakfast! Their meat is locally sourced too!
Great spot to get a burger and a beer! Their patty melt is my all time favorite. They also serve various game meats!
41 habitants recommandent
Maverick's Grille
15 E Agate AveGreat spot to get a burger and a beer! Their patty melt is my all time favorite. They also serve various game meats!
City Market is the closest grocery store where you’ll find anything from food to cosmetics to cleaning products. I highly recommend going here to do a big grocery shop.
The Mountain Market in GL is great if you need a few items as they are pretty expensive and limited on items.
9 habitants recommandent
City Market station
City Market is the closest grocery store where you’ll find anything from food to cosmetics to cleaning products. I highly recommend going here to do a big grocery shop.
The Mountain Market in GL is great if you need a few items as they are pretty expensive and limited on items.
This market is perfect for grabbing a few items you missed at City Market. They’re pricey and limited on what items they carry.
But they do offer some produce, meats, desserts, and various cooking items (canned goods, spices, etc).
26 habitants recommandent
Mountain Market
400 Grand AveThis market is perfect for grabbing a few items you missed at City Market. They’re pricey and limited on what items they carry.
But they do offer some produce, meats, desserts, and various cooking items (canned goods, spices, etc).
Grab a bite to eat at the Rapids. Great food and a jaw dropping view of the river.
Definitely call to make reservations though (970) 627-3707
29 habitants recommandent
The Historic Rapids Lodge and Restaurant
210 Rapids LnGrab a bite to eat at the Rapids. Great food and a jaw dropping view of the river.
Definitely call to make reservations though (970) 627-3707
Great spot to get a delicious sandwich with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options available too!
15 habitants recommandent
Cy's Deli
717 Grand AveGreat spot to get a delicious sandwich with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options available too!
The best and most authentic Mexican food in the whole county!! Try their street tacos - you won’t be disappointed 🌮
My Cabin Mexican Food
The best and most authentic Mexican food in the whole county!! Try their street tacos - you won’t be disappointed 🌮
Sightseeing
Monarch lake trail is a 4 mile (relatively easy) hike. In the winter it is a 6 mile hike as the main parking lot is closed (parking still available). Crater Lake is a 14 mile total hike at the same entrance.
Monarch lake offers fishing and is a great place to paddle board or kayak. Plus it’s dog friendly!
13 habitants recommandent
Monarch Lake Trailhead
Waterton ValleyMonarch lake trail is a 4 mile (relatively easy) hike. In the winter it is a 6 mile hike as the main parking lot is closed (parking still available). Crater Lake is a 14 mile total hike at the same entrance.
Monarch lake offers fishing and is a great place to paddle board or kayak. Plus it’s dog friendly!
Shadow Mountain reservoir is the perfect spot to stand up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, fish, etc.! Make sure to grab your CO fishing license!
21 habitants recommandent
Shadow Mountain Lake
Shadow Mountain reservoir is the perfect spot to stand up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, fish, etc.! Make sure to grab your CO fishing license!
Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area
605 County RoadGreat/easy hiking and dog friendly!
This mile long hike is perfect if you’re on a time crunch or have young kiddos. It’s short, pretty, and easy. Its incredibly easy to get to and is very close to the Golf Cabin!
It’s in the RMNP premise and no reservations are needed. Unfortunately, no furry friends allowed.
51 habitants recommandent
Adams Falls
This mile long hike is perfect if you’re on a time crunch or have young kiddos. It’s short, pretty, and easy. Its incredibly easy to get to and is very close to the Golf Cabin!
It’s in the RMNP premise and no reservations are needed. Unfortunately, no furry friends allowed.
Health Nuts
The Grand Lake Center offers day passes if you’re feening for a good workout. They have tons of workout machines, some treadmills, bikes, a yoga studio, an auditorium, and offer classes (yoga, total body, pickle ball).
Give their facility a call to inquire about their hours and rates (changes per season) 970-627-2415.
Grand Lake Center
301 Marina DrThis is such a unique golf course that my husband frequents.
Unfortunately, it’s very toasty from the 2020 wildfire. However, it’s still a great course and the staff are so friendly.
40 habitants recommandent
Grand Lake Nordic Center
1415 County Road 48This is such a unique golf course that my husband frequents.
Unfortunately, it’s very toasty from the 2020 wildfire. However, it’s still a great course and the staff are so friendly.
Fun For Kids
Give the YMCA a call to grab a day or weekend pass! This massive facility offers roller skating, an indoor pool, mini golf, and some easy trails to walk while engulfed in the mountains.
YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch
1101 Co Rd 53Rocky Hi Speedway
510 Center DrBeautiful area to race some go carts!
This world class ski resort will blow your boots off.
Weather you snowboard, ski, skibike, or downhill bike - you can’t beat the views. Plus, there’s a wide variety of runs that will match your skill level.
There’s some great restaurants to grab a bite to eat on the resort too.
116 habitants recommandent
Winter Park
This world class ski resort will blow your boots off.
Weather you snowboard, ski, skibike, or downhill bike - you can’t beat the views. Plus, there’s a wide variety of runs that will match your skill level.
There’s some great restaurants to grab a bite to eat on the resort too.
Not into skiing or snowboarding?The Fraser Tubing Hill is always a no pressure fun time.
Plus, there’s a pulley system that will hike you and your tube up the hill.
Please don’t get it mixed up with The Adventure Park - which is next to The Fraser Tubing Hill. I encourage this facility as they are long time locals! The other tubing hill is corporate and they’re trying to monopolize WP and Fraser.
130 habitants recommandent
Fraser Tubing Hill
455 Co Rd 72Not into skiing or snowboarding?The Fraser Tubing Hill is always a no pressure fun time.
Plus, there’s a pulley system that will hike you and your tube up the hill.
Please don’t get it mixed up with The Adventure Park - which is next to The Fraser Tubing Hill. I encourage this facility as they are long time locals! The other tubing hill is corporate and they’re trying to monopolize WP and Fraser.
Conseils sur la ville
Réservez avant de partir
RMNP
Make sure to make reservations in advance!
Coutumes et culture
Respect the Wildlife
Do not approach any wildlife as they can be dangerous when stressed out. Take a picture from a distance and please move on immediately. Please pick up any litter and do not throw your cigarette butts out the window. The worm eats the dirt and the bird eats the worm. Small choice makes a big impact.