Guidebook for Evergreen
Food Scene
Marion's of the Rockies
2805 Colorado BlvdGreasy spoon diner, great for breakfast
J.C's Cafe
15985 S Golden RdGreasy spoon diner, delicious and inexpensive
Westbound and Down is a trendy brewery with good food and minimalist vibe, attached to The Buffalo which has more of a rustic feel.
70 locals recommend
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StWestbound and Down is a trendy brewery with good food and minimalist vibe, attached to The Buffalo which has more of a rustic feel.
Beau Jo's Evergreen
28186 CO-74Colorado-style pizza
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StColorado-style pizza
Eric's Asian Cafe
2700 Colorado BlvdClosest Chinese food, delicious basil cream cheese wontons.
Willow Creek Restaurant
29029 Upper Bear Creek RdUpscale farm-to-table dining near Evergreen Lake.
Sushi Win
32214 Ellingwood TrailCasual sushi restaurant, low priced bottles of wine
Literally the closest place to get food or drinks in the evening, decent burgers and wings, sometimes a biker hangout.
11 locals recommend
Two Bears Tap and Grill
33295 US-6Literally the closest place to get food or drinks in the evening, decent burgers and wings, sometimes a biker hangout.
Switchback Smokehouse
26220 CO-74 FrontageDelicious BBQ food, great owners
Windy Saddle Cafe
1110 Washington AveDelicious gluten free scones, good place to grab a quick bite
Small coffee stand at the entrance to our neighborhood, recently opened. Open 6AM - 2PM daily, great for coffee or breakfast, good selection of "pasties", traditional food for miners.
Wanderlust Market
Hyland DriveSmall coffee stand at the entrance to our neighborhood, recently opened. Open 6AM - 2PM daily, great for coffee or breakfast, good selection of "pasties", traditional food for miners.
Brewery in Georgetown, great for a drink while sightseeing Guanella Pass or after a hike. Order Italian food from next door from your table and they will deliver.
22 locals recommend
Guanella Pass Brewing
501 Rose StBrewery in Georgetown, great for a drink while sightseeing Guanella Pass or after a hike. Order Italian food from next door from your table and they will deliver.
Mac and cheese pizza, assorted other delicious and probably bad for you food.
31 locals recommend
Crossroads Pizza & Wings
16 Mt Evans BlvdMac and cheese pizza, assorted other delicious and probably bad for you food.
Parks & Nature
Buffalo (and baby buffalo). Connects with some hiking trails. The nearby bridge over I70 is a frequent spot for photos, especially at sunset.
16 locals recommend
Buffalo Overlook
Buffalo (and baby buffalo). Connects with some hiking trails. The nearby bridge over I70 is a frequent spot for photos, especially at sunset.
Part of the Red Rocks complex, hiking and mountain biking trails of easy and moderate difficulties.
92 locals recommend
Matthews / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93Part of the Red Rocks complex, hiking and mountain biking trails of easy and moderate difficulties.
Moderate hiking trail, I would suggest getting a more detailed route from Alltrails.com or other site.
13 locals recommend
Beaver Brook Trailhead
Moderate hiking trail, I would suggest getting a more detailed route from Alltrails.com or other site.
Guanella Pass
Great scenic drive
A common "first 14er", often busy but a relatively straightforward hike, roughly 9 miles and 2400 feet of elevation. Good in the summer. Like many of the peaks here, you should aim to be off the mountain before the afternoon due to storm dangers.
Bierstadt Trail
Bierstadt TrailA common "first 14er", often busy but a relatively straightforward hike, roughly 9 miles and 2400 feet of elevation. Good in the summer. Like many of the peaks here, you should aim to be off the mountain before the afternoon due to storm dangers.
Mount Galbraith Loop
Mount Galbraith LoopNice moderate hike
Loveland Pass
Great scenic drive.
Sightseeing
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadFamous local glacier
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing outdoor ampitheatre, good for concerts and movie nights in the summer. Yoga on the Rocks in the morning draws a crowd, get tickets in advance.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayAmazing outdoor ampitheatre, good for concerts and movie nights in the summer. Yoga on the Rocks in the morning draws a crowd, get tickets in advance.
Closest major ski area. Good place to learn to ski or snowboard with a $25 pass good for the learning area only, instead of needing to buy a full pass.
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Closest major ski area. Good place to learn to ski or snowboard with a $25 pass good for the learning area only, instead of needing to buy a full pass.