Guidebook for Nederland
Food Scene
Tex-Mex from the same folks down in Boulder. We haven't been to the Nederland location but wanted to let our guests know there is a Margarita option in town.
Hands down best pizza in town. Great beer selection. Quick service even when it's busy. There can be a wait.
123 locals recommend
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StHands down best pizza in town. Great beer selection. Quick service even when it's busy. There can be a wait.
They also have a limited menu (Mexican Food). They keep some good beer on tap and make good coffee. Super-sweet porch for hanging out.
83 locals recommend
Salto Coffee Works
112 E 2nd StThey also have a limited menu (Mexican Food). They keep some good beer on tap and make good coffee. Super-sweet porch for hanging out.
New Moon Bakery & Cafe
1 W 1st StAwesome baked goods.
Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson StBest Indian/Nepalese food in Boulder County.
Pizza and large, often eclectic, beer selection. Locals hangout.
23 locals recommend
Backcountry Pizza
20 Lakeview DrPizza and large, often eclectic, beer selection. Locals hangout.
Tres Gringos
20 Lakeview DrEntertainment & Activities
One of the really awesome places in Colorado to learn how to ski. Their beginner hills are mellow. It can get busy on the weekends, but if you're there midweek, there's a good chance you'll have the hill to yourself.
Intermediate and advanced skiers might get bored after a couple of days. Keep your ears out for the word "upslope" in the weather. That's definitely the best time to take a "sick" day.
The kids like this place. 56 hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel. $2 rides.
104 locals recommend
Carousel of Happiness
20 Lakeview DrThe kids like this place. 56 hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel. $2 rides.
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdGreat local ski hill with great beginner's and kid's programs
Nederland Ice and Tennis Park
County Road 128WIce skating in the winter and tennis in the summer.
In town hiking trails around the reservoir and linking trails to Chipeta Park and downtown. Local fishing spot for kids (adults can pick up a fishing license in town at the Ace Hardware).
18 locals recommend
Barker Reservoir Recreation Area
27036 Boulder Canyon DrIn town hiking trails around the reservoir and linking trails to Chipeta Park and downtown. Local fishing spot for kids (adults can pick up a fishing license in town at the Ace Hardware).
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a nice selection of beer, wine and spirits. Friendly folks.
8 locals recommend
Peak Wine & Spirits
150 N Jefferson StThey have a nice selection of beer, wine and spirits. Friendly folks.
Cute brewpub with live music on many days (bluegrass, Dead cover bands, classic rock - mostly acoustic). Locals hangout.
49 locals recommend
Very Nice Brewing Company
20 Lakeview DrCute brewpub with live music on many days (bluegrass, Dead cover bands, classic rock - mostly acoustic). Locals hangout.
Getting Around
This is about 5 uphill (or downhill) minutes from our house.
17 locals recommend
Nederland Park-n-Ride
300 S Jackson StThis is about 5 uphill (or downhill) minutes from our house.
Great local shop for bikes and backcountry ski gear, rentals and information. The guys that work there ski and ride around here and are happy to help you out.
25 locals recommend
Tin Shed Sports
112 E 2nd StGreat local shop for bikes and backcountry ski gear, rentals and information. The guys that work there ski and ride around here and are happy to help you out.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and mountain bike trails. This is a great place to get some morning laps in.
39 locals recommend
Mud Lake
Hiking and mountain bike trails. This is a great place to get some morning laps in.
Hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. There's a mining ghost town near the trailhead. The road can be challenging in winter. 4WD recommended (and even then sometimes we've been turned back).
Forest Service Road 505
Forest Service Road 505Hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. There's a mining ghost town near the trailhead. The road can be challenging in winter. 4WD recommended (and even then sometimes we've been turned back).
Hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing. Parking is challenging! In the winter, follow parking signs and don't block the locals' access to their driveways. Summer plan to get there super-early if you drive or take the shuttle from the Park-N-Ride. Up the road from Hessie is 4th of July trailhead.
34 locals recommend
Hessie Trailhead
1120 Hessie RdHiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing. Parking is challenging! In the winter, follow parking signs and don't block the locals' access to their driveways. Summer plan to get there super-early if you drive or take the shuttle from the Park-N-Ride. Up the road from Hessie is 4th of July trailhead.
Chipeta Park
254-306 Lakeview DrSightseeing
If you like scenic mountain drives, this is the one to do in the area. It starts down in Blackhawk. You can drive this up to Co State Highway 7 and come back, or go on up to Estes Park. This is a very busy road in autumn, when the aspen trees change colors (usually mid-late September).
Peak to Peak Highway
Peak to Peak HighwayIf you like scenic mountain drives, this is the one to do in the area. It starts down in Blackhawk. You can drive this up to Co State Highway 7 and come back, or go on up to Estes Park. This is a very busy road in autumn, when the aspen trees change colors (usually mid-late September).