David’s guidebook
Local food fare
Really good restaurant. Always full and great service.
8 locals recommend
Three Sister's Tavern & Grill
6695 CO-165Really good restaurant. Always full and great service.
Bolt Burgers and Shakes
6675 Colorado 165Fast food for burgers and shake. Food is okay. Drive thru.
Subway
6654 CO-165Right at exit and entry of highway. Inside gas station.
High Octane BBQ
8900 I-25Have a craving for BBQ? They have it all including bar.
Rye Cafe
2115 Main StSightseeing and activities
Great point of interest. Canoeing, fishing, bird viewing, hiking and even ice fishing depending on season.
8 locals recommend
San Isabel Lake
Great point of interest. Canoeing, fishing, bird viewing, hiking and even ice fishing depending on season.
Great local scenic drive. Part of drive is unpaved but well maintained though consider current weather.
Old San Isabel Road
Old San Isabel RoadGreat local scenic drive. Part of drive is unpaved but well maintained though consider current weather.
Lake Beckwith Dr.
Lake Beckwith Dr.Boating, birdwatching , picnicking and fishing.
Rye Mountain Park Road
Rye Mountain Park RoadGreat local park and trailhead spot. Picnicking, Hiking, wildlife.
Greenhorn Trail is a 13.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Rye, Colorado that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking.
Greenhorn Mountain Road
Greenhorn Mountain Road
Greenhorn Trail is a 13.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Rye, Colorado that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking.
The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of Walsenburg, Colorado in the San Isabel and Pike National Forests. The wilderness area includes the summit of Greenhorn Mountain, the highest point in the Wet Mountains of Colorado. There are 11 miles (18 km) of trails, all in the northern half of the wilderness. Credit: Wikipedia
Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness
The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of Walsenburg, Colorado in the San Isabel and Pike National Forests. The wilderness area includes the summit of Greenhorn Mountain, the highest point in the Wet Mountains of Colorado. There are 11 miles (18 km) of trails, all in the northern half of the wilderness. Credit: Wikipedia
A must see tourist hot spot. Built by one man over decades it is an awesome structure. It has a great backstory and a testament to one mans passion and willpower. A bit scary at times depending on how far you dare to ascend the spires and bridges.
125 locals recommend
Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165A must see tourist hot spot. Built by one man over decades it is an awesome structure. It has a great backstory and a testament to one mans passion and willpower. A bit scary at times depending on how far you dare to ascend the spires and bridges.
Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center - Mountain Park Campus
Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center - Mountain Campus
9112 Pueblo Mountain Park RdNature and Wildlife Discovery Center - Mountain Park Campus
Hiking, photography, wildlife and generally beautiful area.
8 locals recommend
San Isabel National Forest
Hiking, photography, wildlife and generally beautiful area.
Local over 21+ spots
High Octane BBQ
8900 I-25Right next to High Octane BBQ and High-octane Bar.
High Octane BBQ
8900 I-25BBQ and Bar
City/town information
Beautiful neighboring town with services like auto, supermarket and hardware store and lake.
6 locals recommend
Colorado City
Beautiful neighboring town with services like auto, supermarket and hardware store and lake.
This is the closest town population 500+. It has very small commercial center with cafe (reopening 8/21) , boutique shop stock by local artists, etc. Closest post office is here.
Rye
This is the closest town population 500+. It has very small commercial center with cafe (reopening 8/21) , boutique shop stock by local artists, etc. Closest post office is here.
Located about 30+ minutes from our location. It is the closest city with big box shopping, chain stores ,restaurants and other major services.
16 locals recommend
Pueblo
Located about 30+ minutes from our location. It is the closest city with big box shopping, chain stores ,restaurants and other major services.
Westcliffe
Charming town with views, food and boutiques.
Sightseeing
It's unlikely you'll visit the Royal Gorge without a stop in nearby Cañon City. And although the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park sports the nation's highest suspension bridge, dangling more than 1,000 feet above the crashing Arkansas River below, that's not the only reason to visit this city in south-central Colorado. River rafting is a huge attraction here, and it doesn't get any more exciting than a trip through the Royal Gorge.
30 locals recommend
Cañon City
It's unlikely you'll visit the Royal Gorge without a stop in nearby Cañon City. And although the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park sports the nation's highest suspension bridge, dangling more than 1,000 feet above the crashing Arkansas River below, that's not the only reason to visit this city in south-central Colorado. River rafting is a huge attraction here, and it doesn't get any more exciting than a trip through the Royal Gorge.