My goodness, what a cute little mountain town! I had no idea this town existed. While staying in…read moreGlenwood a server at the Pullman gushed about Carbondale. We of course packed up the next day and headed. The downtown is adorable. For such a small place they have amazing places to eat. Just yelp restaurants and pick one. We stayed at Days Inn, because most places were booked. We want to come back and stay at Avalanch Ranch-hear it is amazing and have access to hot springs pools 24 hours a day. Ate at White House Pizza-it was awesome. Breakfast at The Smithy. Not only was the food terrific but the staff was lovely and definitely seemed like everyone knew each other. Then, just drive around. Amazing to see how much construction and new homes and commercial projects are happening. The library and firehouse are both new and so cool. Big hike and bike trail running through town. Amazing views all around of mountains.

A fun and family friendly free thing to do. Enjoy a walk around town admiring the public…read moresculptures. The otocast app has a free tour with info on the art www.otocast.com

Take a short, scenic stroll on the Trollstigen Trail (Troll Trail) to see the Isak Heartstone…read moreTroll. It's located just outside of the main part of Breckenridge. Best of all, it is FREE to see! To find the Trollstigen Trail trailhead go to the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Creek Trailhead. If you are near the trains, go to the opposite end of the parking lot. Isak Heartstone 1 was co-commissioned for an exhibit for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts in 2018, but it was dismantled in February 2019 because it was too popular and then reinstalled here . Although I didn't see it in person, only online, I think the original sculpture was better and more playful. Isak is carefully stacking rocks like he's balancing rocks. As per Dambo's website, this troll got its' name after three little girls came by and gave Isak a stone heart. Dambo has a heart-shaped stone placed in Isak's chest. The Isak Heartstone Troll at THIS location is the second one. Some people reference this one as Isak Heartstone 2. He sits at approximately 15 feet tall. Thomas Dambo is the creator of this and many other trolls. He uses reclaimed wood and other recycled materials. Isak is pretty cool to see in person! He's sitting on an incline between trees. He's got his right hand holding the tree trunk. His left hand is balancing him as he's sitting. The bottom of his left foot is resting against a rock. I love all the details... like his fingernails & toenails, and small branches for hairs. The trail is an easy walk through a forested area. This pathway is stable to walk on. The return trail is different from the one leading in. It consists of wood boards, similar to a deck and includes a 6-inch-high step. This troll was created by Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. There are over one hundred Dambo trolls in the U.S.A. and many more around the world. Isak Heartstone is Troll numbered 043. Isak is the first Dambo Troll we've seen in person! We went to see Rita The Rock Planter eight days later! I guess we're officially Troll Hunters now! *If you live in the Los Angeles, CA area or are planning to visit, there will be a temporary exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo's Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden in March 2026. Buy your tickets!

Cute little hike to see Isak the troll sculpture. Can see why it's a popular destination! There's…read moresome Other small trails near by to walk on, a playground for the kids and such!

I came Mount Crested Butte to ski at the resort. We stayed here in town and had a blast. It is such…read morea beautiful town. Because we came here after Christmas, many of the lights were still on display. We were able to walk to the ski resort from our hotel and enjoyed dining at many of the local restaurants surrounding the mountain. I love all of the outdoor activities that this small little town has to offer. Mount Crested Butte is in the heart of the Elk Mountains and a two minute drive from the Town of Created Butte. Crested Butte is a former coal mining town that is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Mount Crested Butte sits over 9,000 feet above sea level and is named after its iconic 12,168-foot mountain peak. The ski resort is on the north side of the mountain.

Mount Crested Butte is such a beautiful place and exceeded any expectation I had before visiting…read more The drive to Mt crested butte is breathtaking with the greenery, small town charm, and beautiful scenery. A must see destination!

Independence Pass is originally known as Hunter Pass. It is the high mountain pass in central…read moreColorado, United States,which is at elevation 12,095 feet above the sea level on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. The pass is midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes, on the border between Pitkin and Lake counties. It's not an easy climb during the icy snowy days but with luck, there will be a window of a perfect timing to adventure to the top during the winter like I did! When the pass is open in warmer weather, it is a popular destination. A scenic overlook near the pass allows visitors to take in the alpine tundra environment above treeline, and offers excellent views to the east of Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak and the second-highest mountain in the contiguous United States. This scenic road is one of the highest in North America, meandering along the Continental Divide. It's such a thrill driving along it like a daredevil. The sharp tight turns along towering cliffs and through thick forests are wild. The is a paved hiking trail (the Independence Pass Scenic Trail) which leads to a sightseeing platform where far-reaching the stunning views of the Continental Divide! Spectacular sight! Enjoy!

The place is good for quick stop, I waited to see vista in the sunset, not as spectacular as I…read morethought. Also I had high hopes to find famous Continental Divide Trail around this area two days later, even to hike some of it, it seemed my mistake, there is a trail, but it's not CDT.

Beautiful Restaurant, Customer Service is Phenomenal. MJ was…read morevery accommodating. Woodford Reserve Manhattan was excellent, as was the Paonia Bellini. Fresh Bread was warm, very tasty and delicious. Caesar Salad was Out of this World, the wasabi dressing, yummy Con: They charge a 3.5% Kitchen Staff Appreciation Fee??? Do they really get it? I therefore cut my total tip by 5%, penalizing the waiter

Allegria's staff, ambiance, overall service and great offerings makes it our go to restaurant for…read moreall of our special occasions.

As the saying goes "Not exactly roughing it!"…read more Beaver Creek Ski resort is the top place to ski in the Rockies IMHO. We have enjoyed many fun days on the slopes when out west. Never too crowded. Great staff. Excellent accommodations. Start off at the Centennial lifts and enjoy! Don't forget to catch the chef serving fresh baked chocolate chip cookies at 4pm at the bottom of the mountain. ;) Plus, Après ski at the Ritz Carlton is the best. The 2024 - 2025 season has started with perfect powder. Happy Thanksgiving!

We LOVED this place. Kids ski school is right front and center for families with little ones…read more Haymeadow has some great little learning hills and magic carpets. Green runs are amazing and McCoy park was super fun to play around with the adults. Live music daily and a great beverage tent set outside. We had a blast! Can't wait to make it back again.

What a cute town. Just a stopover to stretch our legs and use the facilities. It was windy and a…read morefew drops rain were present. It was a clean town with rest rooms and visitors center. No overnight parking.

The city of Parachute has been extremely friendly and easy to work with. I have been to several…read moretown meetings... and we are a new local start-up that is very happy to have landed here. Beautiful town, friendly people, nice rec center, beautiful golf course! Etc...

Want Pizza in Carbondale? Then what you need is White House Pizza…read more Mean Green Pizza (5/5) the entire group gave this a 5 of 5 rating! Crisp yet soft crust with generous addition of veggies and fresh pesto flavor. The star of the dinner . Farm Veggie (4/5) - I ordered this with the whole wheat thin crust and vegan cheese. Again, generous addition of veggies without overwhelming the taste and experience of a Pizza Pasta Alfredo (4/5) - creamy yet not dripping with oil or cream. Beet it Salad (5/5) - it's hard to go wrong with Beet Salad. But perfectly caramelized walnuts helped enhance the taste Pear and Walnut salad (3/5) - a bit tart to taste so this wasn't a fan favorite Service was courteous and polite Ambience was slow casual vibe with a slightly 'pub' like feel.

We were hungry after getting into town and chose this place because it looked and smelled good - we…read morewere not disappointed! We got individual 8" pizzas and it was delicious. I'm not sure what it was, maybe the cheese they use, but we agreed it was top notch. Friendly service and fun atmosphere!