Kathleen's Guidebook

Kathleen
Kathleen's Guidebook

Food scene

The Grand Lake Lodge is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food and service!
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Grand Lake Lodge Hotel
15500 US-34
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The 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.
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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!
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One Love Rum Kitchen
928 Grand Ave
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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!
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!
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Debbie's Drive In
663 W Agate Ave
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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!
Probably the best service in the county! Stop by for a delicious and hardy breakfast! Their meat is locally sourced too!
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Fitch Ranch Meats and Market
903 West Agate Avenue
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Probably 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!
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Maverick's Grille
15 E Agate Ave
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Great 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.
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City Market station
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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).
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Mountain Market
400 Grand Ave
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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).
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
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The Historic Rapids Lodge and Restaurant
210 Rapids Ln
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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
Great spot to get a delicious sandwich with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options available too!
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Cy's Deli
717 Grand Ave
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Great 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!
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Monarch Lake Trailhead
Waterton Valley
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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!
Shadow Mountain reservoir is the perfect spot to stand up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, fish, etc.! Make sure to grab your CO fishing license!
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Shadow Mountain Lake
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Shadow Mountain reservoir is the perfect spot to stand up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, fish, etc.! Make sure to grab your CO fishing license!
Great/easy hiking and dog friendly!
Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area
605 County Road
Great/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.
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Adams Falls
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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 Dr
This 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.
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Grand Lake Nordic Center
1415 County Road 48
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This 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.
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YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch
1101 Co Rd 53
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Beautiful area to race some go carts!
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Rocky Hi Speedway
510 Center Dr
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Beautiful 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.
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Winter Park
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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.
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Fraser Tubing Hill
455 Co Rd 72
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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.

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RMNP

Make sure to make reservations in advance!
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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.