Melanie’s guidebook
skiing
Great ski hill! Easy to access beginner terrain and also has some more advanced terrain. Usually lines are navigable and its only 20 or so minutes away!
19 locals recommend
Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club (EMSC)
1750-1 30th StGreat ski hill! Easy to access beginner terrain and also has some more advanced terrain. Usually lines are navigable and its only 20 or so minutes away!
This ski area is 1 hr 15 minutes from this home. This is another local favorite ski hill and has a great variety of terrain.
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70This ski area is 1 hr 15 minutes from this home. This is another local favorite ski hill and has a great variety of terrain.
entertainment
This is the 5th oldest opera house in the US and hosts so many spectacular shows! In the summer they host an annual summer opera festival takes place at 8,500 feet above sea level in the Colorado mountain town of Central City
27 locals recommend
Central City Opera House
124 Eureka StThis is the 5th oldest opera house in the US and hosts so many spectacular shows! In the summer they host an annual summer opera festival takes place at 8,500 feet above sea level in the Colorado mountain town of Central City
Its just a one hour drive to this iconic concert venue. The shows can be very reasonably prices for weeknights. This experience is not to be missed and such great views from the venue!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIts just a one hour drive to this iconic concert venue. The shows can be very reasonably prices for weeknights. This experience is not to be missed and such great views from the venue!
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdRelax and unwind in these delicious hot spring.
An affordable and accessible indoor pool and slide, fitness center, pottery classes, and youth activities.
6 locals recommend
Gilpin County Community Center
250 Norton DrAn affordable and accessible indoor pool and slide, fitness center, pottery classes, and youth activities.
ara Spa
111 Richman StA great spot to unwind and get a soothing massage, manicure or pedicure.
Neighborhoods
There are many welcoming casinos in Blackhawk city proper. Here you can also find excellent food and entertainment.
7 locals recommend
Casino Parkway
Casino ParkwayThere are many welcoming casinos in Blackhawk city proper. Here you can also find excellent food and entertainment.
outdoor fun
This state park offers an abundance of trails and is a quick 15 minute drive from the home. This is a great location for hiking or snowshoeing and there are trails for every level of hiker.
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdThis state park offers an abundance of trails and is a quick 15 minute drive from the home. This is a great location for hiking or snowshoeing and there are trails for every level of hiker.
This park is 30 minutes from the home and is an iconic rock climbing location for locals living on the front range of Colorado. There are some great hikes here and outstanding picnic spots near a creek.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdThis park is 30 minutes from the home and is an iconic rock climbing location for locals living on the front range of Colorado. There are some great hikes here and outstanding picnic spots near a creek.
Awesome spot for cross country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, picnicking, fishing and moose viewing!!
42 locals recommend
Brainard Lake Recreational Area
4382 Brainard Lake RdAwesome spot for cross country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, picnicking, fishing and moose viewing!!
This is a VERY popular trailhead that connects you to a huge variety of trials. Lost lake is one of our favorites and another great spot to view moose.
Jessie's Smokin' NOLA
11405 East Briarwood AvenueThis is a VERY popular trailhead that connects you to a huge variety of trials. Lost lake is one of our favorites and another great spot to view moose.
Stand on top of the world at the top of Mt Evans! Here you can usually find the resident herd of mountain goat as well. Some outstanding views and a nice place to just be for a bit.
259 locals recommend
Mount Evans
Stand on top of the world at the top of Mt Evans! Here you can usually find the resident herd of mountain goat as well. Some outstanding views and a nice place to just be for a bit.
Food scene
This coffee place has great beverages and a nice selection of breakfast items as well. They also often have take and bake options for home meals.
19 locals recommend
Coal Creek Coffee
30509 CO-72This coffee place has great beverages and a nice selection of breakfast items as well. They also often have take and bake options for home meals.
Yummy treats and coffee to get you started for an active day or a day of exploring the area.
66 locals recommend
New Moon Bakery & Cafe
1 W 1st StYummy treats and coffee to get you started for an active day or a day of exploring the area.
Blue Owl Books & Boutique
176 CO-119Great little spot to hang out and enjoy a sweet treat
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StYummy pizza close by!
Salto Coffee Works
112 E 2nd Stanother great coffee spot!