Lindsay’s Local Guidebook

Lindsay
Lindsay’s Local Guidebook

Sightseeing

My Evans is the highest paved Rd in North America reaching 14,100 in elevation. Spectacular Views! Enjoy the drive through the scenic byway up to the summit of Mount Evans, and encounter some beautiful lakes, mountains, and animals along the way.
45 residents recomanen
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
45 residents recomanen
31 residents recomanen
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103
31 residents recomanen
245 residents recomanen
Lookout Mountain
245 residents recomanen

Ski/Snowboard

Echo mountain is our local ski resort. Smaller, but beautiful and close to the cottage. Great for families to enjoy a scenic drive past Mt Evans and Echo lake to the resort. Only 15 miles from the cottage!
58 residents recomanen
Echo Mountain
19285 CO-103
58 residents recomanen
Echo mountain is our local ski resort. Smaller, but beautiful and close to the cottage. Great for families to enjoy a scenic drive past Mt Evans and Echo lake to the resort. Only 15 miles from the cottage!
Four huge peaks, five terrain parks, three half-pipes, two high-speed six passenger SuperChairs and the highest chairlift in North America. Located about 50 miles from the cottage!
612 residents recomanen
Estació d'esquí de Breckenridge
1599 Ski Hill Rd
612 residents recomanen
Four huge peaks, five terrain parks, three half-pipes, two high-speed six passenger SuperChairs and the highest chairlift in North America. Located about 50 miles from the cottage!
Loveland boasts 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain with FREE snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide. This ski area receives more snow then any front range resort. Only 28 miles from the cottage!
235 residents recomanen
Àrea d'esquí de Loveland
Interstate 70
235 residents recomanen
Loveland boasts 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain with FREE snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide. This ski area receives more snow then any front range resort. Only 28 miles from the cottage!
Located 38 miles from the cottage. Ski/Snowboard resort with many trails & terrains, plus shops & eateries as well as warm-weather activities.
331 residents recomanen
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Rd
331 residents recomanen
Located 38 miles from the cottage. Ski/Snowboard resort with many trails & terrains, plus shops & eateries as well as warm-weather activities.

Activities

61 residents recomanen
Argo Mill i túnel
2350 Riverside Dr
61 residents recomanen
141 residents recomanen
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek Rd
141 residents recomanen
42 residents recomanen
AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek Rd
42 residents recomanen
Newly built recreation center. Great place to take the kids or to get in a good workout!
6 residents recomanen
Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District
98 12th Ave
6 residents recomanen
Newly built recreation center. Great place to take the kids or to get in a good workout!

Food scene

75 residents recomanen
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner St
75 residents recomanen
117 residents recomanen
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner St
117 residents recomanen
32 residents recomanen
MTN Prime
1600 Miner St
32 residents recomanen
38 residents recomanen
Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner St
38 residents recomanen
68 residents recomanen
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado Blvd
68 residents recomanen
Delicious Italian and hands down great pizza pie. Georgetown is a great historic town located only about 15 to 20 min from the cottage.
36 residents recomanen
The Alpine Restaurant and Bar
1106 Rose St
36 residents recomanen
Delicious Italian and hands down great pizza pie. Georgetown is a great historic town located only about 15 to 20 min from the cottage.
Nice atmosphere, delicious Mexican food and drinks!
22 residents recomanen
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1628 Miner St
22 residents recomanen
Nice atmosphere, delicious Mexican food and drinks!

Hiking

Chief Mountain is 3.1 miles round trip. The trail is considered moderate . 360 degree views of the summit and beautiful wildflowers are spread across the terrain. Pack warm due to the changes in weather at higher elevation. Located at mile marker 15 on Chicago Creek Rd/103.
23 residents recomanen
Chief Mountain Trail
23 residents recomanen

Lake/Fishing

Georgetown lake is a local favorite! This is where we offer our kayak rentals and fishing gear. Beautiful scenery surrounded by the Rockies and it is a quick 15 min drive from the cottage.
21 residents recomanen
Georgetown Lake
County Road 306
21 residents recomanen
Frisco Bay Marina
267 Marina Road

Grocery

Located a quick 6 min drive from the cottage, Safeway has a pharmacy, liquor store and a dispensary next door.
60 residents recomanen
Safeway
2425 Miner St
60 residents recomanen
Located a quick 6 min drive from the cottage, Safeway has a pharmacy, liquor store and a dispensary next door.