Guidebook for Steamboat Springs
Food Scene
Great lunch or dinner spot if you don't have a ton of time and are on the north end of town. Owned by a gourmet chef. Will be moving downtown to Yampa Ave in 2018.
48 locals recommend
Taco Cabo
729 Yampa StGreat lunch or dinner spot if you don't have a ton of time and are on the north end of town. Owned by a gourmet chef. Will be moving downtown to Yampa Ave in 2018.
Our favorite brewery in town with exceptional food. Try the wood-fired mac & cheese.
51 locals recommend
Mountain Tap Brewery
910 Yampa StOur favorite brewery in town with exceptional food. Try the wood-fired mac & cheese.
Best breakfast in the Boat. The thick-cut local bacon is worth the trip.
100 locals recommend
Creekside Cafe & Grill
131 11th StBest breakfast in the Boat. The thick-cut local bacon is worth the trip.
Cruisers Sub Shop
685 Marketplace PlazaGreat spot for lunch. Try the Acai bowls or a sub.
Back Door Grill
825 Oak StGet there by 6:00pm for the happy hour burgers - $5!
A.k.a. Milk Run Donuts. Fresh, hand-made donuts! Get there by 9:00-10:00 am. They make a limited amount every day.
Moose Watch Cafe
941 Lincoln AvenueA.k.a. Milk Run Donuts. Fresh, hand-made donuts! Get there by 9:00-10:00 am. They make a limited amount every day.
Slopeside Grill
1855 Ski Time Square DrOur favorite food at the base.
Parks & Nature
Fish Creek Falls
34165 Fish Creek Falls RoadA short hike to the falls. Close to town, bring $5 for parking.
Great starting spot for snowshoeing in the winter and MTB in the summer. Our favorite trail nearby is Flash of Gold.
Dry Lake Campground
Great starting spot for snowshoeing in the winter and MTB in the summer. Our favorite trail nearby is Flash of Gold.
Hiking, MTB, snowshoeing, nordic. Emerald has a maze of great trails. If you are on MTB find your way to PBR and have fun!
37 locals recommend
Emerald Mountain
Hiking, MTB, snowshoeing, nordic. Emerald has a maze of great trails. If you are on MTB find your way to PBR and have fun!
Nice gradual grade ascends along a creek and through a forest. Eventually ends at the Dry Creek Campground on Buffalo Pass.
13 locals recommend
Spring Creek Trail
Spring Creek TrailNice gradual grade ascends along a creek and through a forest. Eventually ends at the Dry Creek Campground on Buffalo Pass.
Entertainment & Activities
Bumper cars on ice. Great practice for Star Wars drone racing. Ice skating available as well. During peak season call for a reservation.
11 locals recommend
Howelsen Ice Arena
285 Howelsen PkwyBumper cars on ice. Great practice for Star Wars drone racing. Ice skating available as well. During peak season call for a reservation.
Some of the best sledding/tubing in America. You'll go 40 mph and be completely safe. Warming hut at the bottom has a great selection of beverages.
26 locals recommend
Saddleback Ranch
36975 Co Rd 179Some of the best sledding/tubing in America. You'll go 40 mph and be completely safe. Warming hut at the bottom has a great selection of beverages.
Shopping
Great for ski rentals, bike gear, hiking shoes, etc. Ski Haus always has us covered and the staff are fantastic if you have questions.
59 locals recommend
Ski Haus
1457 Pine Grove RdGreat for ski rentals, bike gear, hiking shoes, etc. Ski Haus always has us covered and the staff are fantastic if you have questions.
Drinks & Nightlife
T Bar At Steamboat
2045 Ski Time Square DrBest apre ski on the mountain. Great food too.
Essentials
City Market
1825 Central Park DrFull service grocery store.