No visit to Colorado is complete without a visit to one of the many breweries and distilleries.
Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery 
Tommyknocker Brewery 
Guanella Pass Brewery
Westbound & Down Brewery
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar
Revival Brews
Broken Compass Brewing
Deerhammer Distillery 
Bouck Brothers Whiskey

Nearby (30 Minutes or Less)

Restaurants, Breweries, and Wineries in Grant, Bailey, and Pine Junction (< 30 mins):
  • The Shaggy Sheep is just minutes away and the completely perfect mountain cafe. Check hours while planning.
  • Aspen Peak Cellars is a winery with great food and live music super close to the chalet!
  • Riverbend Eatery is about 10 minutes away. Great Italian food with large bar and patio. Right on the river!
  • The Bucksnort Saloon is a legendary biker bar that will take you back in time. Great for curious explorers!
  • Mad Jacks Mountain Brewery in Bailey is a great spot for local beer, food truck grub, and outdoor seating.
  • ​Zoka's Restaurant & Bar in Pine is the perfect spot for good food, local beer, and excellent drinks in the middle of nowhere.
  • 285 Pizza Pies is where to head when you're hungry for some pizza. 
  • Cut Throat Cafe is a great hole-in-the-wall place in Bailey for mountain comfort food (Given the name, they really should have trout on the menu, but sadly they don't).
  • Rustic Station in Bailey has a cool mountain vibe with more American comfort food. 
  • China Village in Bailey for REALLY great Chinese food.
  • Coney Island Boardwalk is an icon of Bailey. The hotdog building is actually from Coney Island.​ At least grab a photo
​Shopping in Grant, Bailey, and Pine Junction (< 30 mins):
  • The Sasquatch Outpost is a must! Located in the town of Bailey and just 10 minutes from the chalet. There are plenty of quirky gifts, outdoor gear and clothing, equipment rentals, and even a small museum. Do you believe?
  • Shawnee Mountain Gallery is a must! Meet 2 wonderful locals and shop an amazing selection of pottery, jewelry, and art!
  • Native Vibrations is another must! Your stop for rocks, gems, crystals, clothing, jewelry, gifts, and great vibes!
  • ​The Chill Squirrel Trading Company is a quaint coffee and gift shop with plenty of local items to bring home.
  • Knotty Pine for coffee, ice cream, quick food, and gifts.
  • PCPP Resale Boutique is a volunteer-run local thrift store. 
  • Platte River Outfitters for outdoor gear, clothing, gifts... as well as snowshoe rentals.
  • Debeeze Honey has a unique selection of local, raw wildflower honey, our spreadable Satin Honeys, handmade beeswax candles and soaps.
  • Flip Flop Bead Shop in Pine Junction has more than just beads. It's a great stop for rocks, crystals, incense, jewelry, spiritual things, and more. 
Restaurants, Breweries, and Wineries in South Park (30 mins): Shopping In South Park (30 mins):
  • Colorado Mountain Hat Co for custom cowboy hats!
  • High Alpine Sports for fishing gear, outdoor needs, and rentals.
  • Tarryall Outfitters for all fishing needs.
  • Coyote Creek Studio and Art
  • Bizarre Bazaar is a cool shop for unique souvenirs and gifts  
  • South Park Pottery for art, pottery, and more!
  • There is a lot of great antique shopping in Jefferson and South Park. A lot of these stops are not on Google, but if you take 285 you will pass them on the right through Jefferson and find more on the main street of South Park (Rim Frost Antiques, Old Barn, etc.)

Denver Restaurant Recommendations

  • Ophelia's Electric Soap Box is a MUST for music lovers. Their Sunday brunch is particularly fantastic and free. This is a unique music venue surrounded by floor-to-ceiling, tiered restaurant seating. Great food and great local music. Reservations are recommended. 
  • Linger is a former mortuary and one of Denver's most-loved eateries. Reservations needed.
  • Vine Street is an all-around great, locals favorite pub and brewery. Often busy and cash only.
  • Ace Eat Serve is an Asian-influenced eatery and bar with a room full of ping pong! It's located in Uptown along 17th where you'll also find the locals and many other great spots. 
  • 1-Up is a bar with a very fun twist. 2 locations and an unbelievable amount of arcade games and pinball.
  • D Bar is where you go for the dessert of your lifetime (or just an excellent Happy Hour). 
  • Forest Room 5 is where to go for a unique experience with its hipster summer camp theme, secret rooms, camp fires, and a great happy hour.
  • Avanti has perhaps the best view in Denver. This co-op is a great place for options and hanging out since it has multiple local-restaurants, 2 bars, and various open seating all in one big 2-story warehouse.
  • Root Down is one of Denver's most famous food spots. It's all about locally-sourced foodie-food in a really cool setting. There is now even a small version in the airport. Reservations needed at the main location.
  • City O' City or Watercourse are fantastic vegetarian and vegan comfort food options. Try the beloved Sietan Wings!
  • Stopping in the River North Arts District (RiNo) is a must if you have time. Here you'll find street art, lots of great restaurants and fancy cocktail bars, and two great classically-Denver warehouse cooperatives, The Denver Central Market and The Source. Both have a variety of incredible local food options, including Acorn (reservations needed).
  • For breweries, the options are endless. The big ones, Breckenridge or Great Divide are totally worth the visit, but there are so, so many others to choose from as well (with a quick Google search) that are smaller and more "Denver" here in this Craft Beer Capitol, depending on your style and taste. 

Golden Restaurant Recommendations

  • The Sherpa House Restaurant & Cultural Center is a magical Nepalese place with a great buffet and beautiful, inspiring outdoor seating for warmer days. The perfect place to experience the influence of Himalayan culture in CO.
  • Abejas is for the foodie, with great locally-sourced food, boutique cocktails, and a vibey, rustic atmosphere.
  • Miners Saloon if you're looking for a place that is quintessentially Colorado and reminiscent of local mining history.
  • Barrels & Bottles is where to go if you're looking for a brewery. 

Boulder Restaurant Recommendations

Boulder is one of the Foodiest Towns in America. If you're coming here for the food, it's best to do some research. But these are a few of my personal favorites. 
  • Boulder Dushanbe Tea House is a must-visit when in Boulder. A gift (with a cool story) from Tajikistan to Boulder, this spectacular building is more like a museum. 
  • The Med has insanely good food, a great Happy Hour, and a charming Greek-isle inspired patio and theme.
  • Mountain Sun is the original of this local brewery chain. It might be hard to get a seat at peak hours, but this is a true CO place to eat and drink local beer. Cash only. 
  • ​Leaf is the prime spot for vegans and vegetarians (or just for trying something new, healthy, and creative).
  • ​The Kitchen is a swanky, farm-to-table bistro not to be missed by Foodies.
  • The Kitchen Next Door is a community spot that boasts farm-to-table for less and is (of course) next door.
  • Oak is a local favorite with locally-sourced food and a classy menu.
  • Snooze is where it everyone seems to go for brunch, so the wait is not for the impatient. This is the original location, though there are several in the metro area.
  • There is also no short supply of breweries! 

Buena Vista Restaurant Recommendations

I-70 Corridor (Georgetown, Breckenridge, etc.) Restaurant Recommendations