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The Stanley Hotel
If you’ve ever seen The Shining or Dumb and Dumber, then you’re familiar with the Stanley Hotel. This picturesque hotel tucked into the Rocky Mountains has been the setting of several iconic movie moments and has the character to prove it. Sign up for the Night Spirit Tour during your stay to learn all about the hotel’s haunted history!
ESTES PARK
Streamside on Fall River
These quaint cabins offer everything you’d want from a trip to Estes Park – a full service kitchen and outdoor grill, private hot tub, and impeccable views, just feet from the river. Plan ahead by picking up some wild boar, buffalo steaks, or elk sausage from a local meat market and make use of that patio grill and tub.
LONGMONT
McReilly Farms
Enjoy the vibrant local agricultural scene with a quiet stay on a small family flower farm. You can rent an entire cottage on this breathtakingly gorgeous slice of heaven in the middle of bustling Boulder county. Wake up to sounds of birds chirping and lavender as far as the eye can see. The farm is ideally located with quick access to several surrounding towns.
LONGMONT
Thompson House Inn
This quiet little bed and breakfast is conveniently located right off Main Street in downtown Longmont, walkable to dozens of retaurants, breweries, and locally owned shops. As an added bonus, there’s an adorable tea room right on site that offers a weekend afternoon tea service.
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Cascades Bar
This whiskey bar is a drinking destination, but you’ll have to eat something to keep all that booze down. Grab a taster flight and a selection of their seasonal apps and settle in for the evening. After a few whiskeys, you and everyone in the bar will be re-enacting your favorite Dumb and Dumber scenes in no time.
ESTES PARK
Twin Owls Steakhouse
Got a taste for wild game but hesitant to grill it up yourself? The Twin Owls is the perfect place to get your fix – their expert grill masters can cook up the wildest of game, and their specials change daily according to the season. Pop on by to see what they’ve got cooking and sip on some local Rocky Mountain brew while you wait.
LONGMONT
Cheese Importers
Extensive local and international cheese selections, a warm and welcoming outdoor patio, and an eclectic selection of funky housewares make this restaurant a true gem. Spend an hour or spend an afternoon, but don’t forget to take a walk through their epis refrigerated cheese room!
LONGMONT
Bin 46 Wine Bar
A lively hotspot right in downtown with upscale tapas and a great wine selection that sources many of its ingredients from the surrounding local farms. If you stop by on a weekend, you’re likely to find a local musician performing as well! It’s ideally located to wander around main street and hit up a few neighboring breweries afterwards.
BOULDER AND LARIMER COUNTY
Farm Dinners
Throughout the harvest season, local farms and chef host pop-up dinners right on the land where the food was grown or raised for the freshest dining experience watching the sunset over the farm grounds and the mountains in the distance.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
No matter the season, the park always has plenty to do. Go tubing in the winter and hiking in the summer, and always come back with breathtaking photos.
LONGMONT
BrewHop Trolley
The small town of Longmont is thirsty enough to support 13 breweries, 2 distilleries, and a cidery, and lucky for us the BrewHop hits them all! Grab a day or weekend pass and visit as many as you can!
BOULDER AND LARIMER COUNTY
Farmers Markets
The surrounding area is populated with all types of farms, and there are a handful of markets around on different days of the week throughout the year. Stop by and grab some truffle sausage, purple majesty potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, or some locally made hot sauce!
BOULDER AND LARIMER COUNTY
Fishing
Boulder Creek, Union Reservoir, McIntosh Lake…there are countless places to do some solid fishing, depending on what scene you’re looking for. Kid-friendly, guided tour, completely secluded…there’s something for everyone.
LONGMONT
Shopping on Main Street
Main Street in downtown Estes Park is packed with tourist traps, but Main Street in downtown Longmont is flourishing with local businesses, breweries, art galleries and outdoor installations, busy patios, and plenty of green spaces.
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Spirit Hound Distillers
Need a break from all the outdoor activities? Head over to Spirit Hound for a quick tasting halfway between Longmont and Estes Park. Their cozy tasting room is comfortable and inviting, and their knowledgeable servers are more than happy to give you a behind the scenes tour if it’s not too busy! Bonus: You can buy Colorado Liquor Pickles here!
