Maria’s guidebook
Food scene
Back Door Grill
825 Oak StCheck online their happy hour upstairs only!
Local brewery. Pizzeria next door serves food at the brewery.
39 locals recommend
Storm Peak Brewing Company
1885 Elk River RdLocal brewery. Pizzeria next door serves food at the brewery.
Big House Burgers
2093 Curve PlazaTaco Cabo
729 Yampa StYard with tables by the river.
Aurum Food & Wine
811 Yampa StElegant bar/restaurant with outdoor tables by the river.
Yampa Street
Yampa StreetYampa Street, downtown Steamboat. Weekend farmers Market. Restaurants. Bars.
Mountain Tap Brewery
910 Yampa StMai Thai
435 Lincoln AvenueBlue Sage Pizza
690 Marketplace PlazaMany local's favorite pizza in town.
Sunpie's Bistro
735 Yampa StThe local's bar by the river.
Sightseeing
Blackmere Trailhead
400-404 Routt StThis is on Emerald Mountain. Biking. Hiking. Skinning. Dog free leash trail.
Fish Creek Falls
34165 Fish Creek Falls RoadThe hardest section is between the first and second water fall.
Running, walking, biking, skating. The Yampa River core trail goes through town. Bars. Restaurants. Shopping. Kids parks. Library.
8 locals recommend
Yampa River Core Trail
Yampa River Core TrailRunning, walking, biking, skating. The Yampa River core trail goes through town. Bars. Restaurants. Shopping. Kids parks. Library.
Wild West Balloon Adventures
753 Dougherty RdHot Springs
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
44200 Co Rd 36Good to visit during the day and night.
Great for families, solo travelers, couples. Gym. Rock climbing wall.
80 locals recommend
Old Town Hot Springs
136 S Lincoln AveGreat for families, solo travelers, couples. Gym. Rock climbing wall.
Tubing
You can ride the bus to the starting point, or drive, then ride your bike or the bus to pick your car up. Starting points are Walgreens (furthest), Rabbit Ear Motel (Lincoln Ave and 3rd St), or anywhere downtown. When you tube under the street bridge James Brown the river bifurcates, take right. Get off at Riverside neighborhood.
Tubing. Kayaking. Rafting. Fishing. Swimming. C hole and D hole by the library are fun spots to swim for the whole family, including boogie boarding.
Yampa River
Tubing. Kayaking. Rafting. Fishing. Swimming. C hole and D hole by the library are fun spots to swim for the whole family, including boogie boarding.
Amazing views. Camping. Fishing. Daily use. Beach access for the whole family.
26 locals recommend
Steamboat Lake State Park
61105 Rcr 129Amazing views. Camping. Fishing. Daily use. Beach access for the whole family.
Pearl Lake State Park
61105 Rcr 129Camping. Grilling. Day use.
Sports equipment rentals including water activities, tubes, paddle boards.
6 locals recommend
Backdoor Sports Ltd
841 Yampa StSports equipment rentals including water activities, tubes, paddle boards.
Dogs
Rita Valentine Dog Park
1010 Anglers DrNight life
Schmiggity's Live Music & Dance Bar
821 Lincoln AveBands, dance, night clubbing. Entry fee.
City advice
Getting around
Free city bus to downtown, supermarkets, and ski area.
Bus stops at the corner of Riverside Drive and Lincoln Ave, along main street and the river. Deflated tubes, ok on the bus. Bike rack at the front of the bus.
Don't miss
Free concerts at Howelsen Hill.
Usually every other weekend. Check online Steamboat events free concerts at Howelsen Hill, many people bike or take the bus and walk from main street.
Travelling with kids
Summer 'Free movie night', Steamboat ski area.
Check online if free movie nights are happening at Steamboat Ski area.