Places to go!
Snowmobiling
The Flattops easily hold their own against the heavyweights of the snowmobiling world. In fact, it's the very uniqueness of the Flattops that makes it such a great place to explore from the seat of a snowmobile. And, contrary to what the name might suggest, there are plenty of places to hillclimb, bust powder and boondock.
Located in Yampa, CO in the Routt National Forest Flat Tops at. Feel free to contact Amber about snowmobiling information as she is a rider herself to these sites!
Dunckley Flat Tops
Snow Buddies: Dog sledding Tours
Snow Buddies is a dog sledding tour company 20 mins away that offers an unforgettable experience in Yampa leaving from Dunckley Pass just a 20 min drive. What is special about Snow buddies is that all these dogs are all rescues and thanks to Sarah and Dan these pups now have a job leading tourists through the flat tops on an amazing journey, each dog has a huge smile and is so grateful for the opportunity to have a second chance in their dog life!
Dunckley Pass
Snow Buddies is a dog sledding tour company 20 mins away that offers an unforgettable experience in Yampa leaving from Dunckley Pass just a 20 min drive. What is special about Snow buddies is that all these dogs are all rescues and thanks to Sarah and Dan these pups now have a job leading tourists through the flat tops on an amazing journey, each dog has a huge smile and is so grateful for the opportunity to have a second chance in their dog life!
A Scenic Place to snowshoe, walk dogs, and in Summer (hike & Fish)
Check out Forest Service Road 900 which leads to Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive to Main Street, when you are looking at Montgomery's Grocery on Main Street, you will see a sign that points towards Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive on Cty Rd 7 for seven miles. Once you hit gravel you can either park and walk if there is too much snow, or from the months June thru October you can drive all the way to the reservoirs up there.
2 PLACES: 1 in Yampa, 1 in Steamboat.
YAMPA:
Check out Forest Service Road 900 which leads to Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive to Main Street, when you are looking at Montgomery's Grocery on Main Street, you will see a sign that points towards Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive on Cty Rd 7 for seven miles. Once you hit gravel you can either park and walk if there is too much snow, or from the months June thru October you can drive all the way to the reservoirs up there.
2. (EMERALD MOUNTAIN) IN STEAMBOAT 27 miles away: Good for all seasons and Free of charge. Daytime or moonlight, winter or summer.
Great view from the top to see all of Steamboat. Here you can walk your dog, snowshoe, XC Ski, and ride fat bikes or just an easy short hike an hour up and less than an hour down.
If you aim for the service tower up top you will have the most amazing views. To the tower and back is approx. 1.5 hour trek via snowshoes.
GETTING TO EMERALD MOUNTAIN IN STEAMBOAT: This trailhead doesn't have an address and can be tricky to find so follow these tips getting there. The easiest way is to put Bud Werner Library into GPS (1289 Lincoln Ave) then instead of turning into Library parking lot, keep going straight and turn left on Gilpin St, then left on Saratoga, then right on Routt Street.
You will see several cars parked looping along the curved road. If you get lost ask a local as they are walking all around the area.
37 locals recommend
Emerald Mountain
2 PLACES: 1 in Yampa, 1 in Steamboat.
YAMPA:
Check out Forest Service Road 900 which leads to Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive to Main Street, when you are looking at Montgomery's Grocery on Main Street, you will see a sign that points towards Yamcolo Reservoir. Drive on Cty Rd 7 for seven miles. Once you hit gravel you can either park and walk if there is too much snow, or from the months June thru October you can drive all the way to the reservoirs up there.
2. (EMERALD MOUNTAIN) IN STEAMBOAT 27 miles away: Good for all seasons and Free of charge. Daytime or moonlight, winter or summer.
Great view from the top to see all of Steamboat. Here you can walk your dog, snowshoe, XC Ski, and ride fat bikes or just an easy short hike an hour up and less than an hour down.
If you aim for the service tower up top you will have the most amazing views. To the tower and back is approx. 1.5 hour trek via snowshoes.
GETTING TO EMERALD MOUNTAIN IN STEAMBOAT: This trailhead doesn't have an address and can be tricky to find so follow these tips getting there. The easiest way is to put Bud Werner Library into GPS (1289 Lincoln Ave) then instead of turning into Library parking lot, keep going straight and turn left on Gilpin St, then left on Saratoga, then right on Routt Street.
You will see several cars parked looping along the curved road. If you get lost ask a local as they are walking all around the area.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Mount Werner Ski Mountain
Here you can ski or just ride the gondola to go to the restaurants on top of the mountain Gondola shuts down at 3 PM unless you have a dinner reservation and not all but some of the restaurants require reservations. Google Mount Werner gondola dinner reservations
6 locals recommend
Mount Werner
Here you can ski or just ride the gondola to go to the restaurants on top of the mountain Gondola shuts down at 3 PM unless you have a dinner reservation and not all but some of the restaurants require reservations. Google Mount Werner gondola dinner reservations
Old Town Hot Springs
Located downtown Steamboat (27 miles from Yampa)
Located downtown Steamboat Springs.
This is the less scenic hotsprings here, but still really enjoyable. More of a pool setting with several hot tubs and health spa. Great for small children, families and couples. Google photos of it. As a local, this is where I go, because it is closer than Strawberry Park, and has showers and lockers. However, when I have out of town visitors, I take them to Strawberry Park Hotsprings as it is more natural looking. Not as great for kids, though people bring their kids there all the time. I recommend looking at both places on google images. Both cost the same.
80 locals recommend
Old Town Hot Springs
136 S Lincoln AveLocated downtown Steamboat Springs.
This is the less scenic hotsprings here, but still really enjoyable. More of a pool setting with several hot tubs and health spa. Great for small children, families and couples. Google photos of it. As a local, this is where I go, because it is closer than Strawberry Park, and has showers and lockers. However, when I have out of town visitors, I take them to Strawberry Park Hotsprings as it is more natural looking. Not as great for kids, though people bring their kids there all the time. I recommend looking at both places on google images. Both cost the same.
Within Walking Distance of my Place in Yampa
Restaurants/Groceries/Liquor/Beer
Located one block from my house. This is probably the most ancient general store you have ever laid eyes on. Must see. They have everything from guns to groceries. Gifts, fresh deli, and the best ever breakfast sausage made locally to take home with you.
Montgomery's General Merchandise
24 Main StreetLocated one block from my house. This is probably the most ancient general store you have ever laid eyes on. Must see. They have everything from guns to groceries. Gifts, fresh deli, and the best ever breakfast sausage made locally to take home with you.
Currently closed to the public (Serving only the railroad workers on contract and guests of their hotel only)
Penny's Diner
98 Moffat AvenueCurrently closed to the public (Serving only the railroad workers on contract and guests of their hotel only)
Located one block away, Open Thursday thru Sunday Only, from 4pm to whenever folks go home! Good food and good drinks this place made the National historical roster!
Antlers Cafe & Bar
40 Moffat AveLocated one block away, Open Thursday thru Sunday Only, from 4pm to whenever folks go home! Good food and good drinks this place made the National historical roster!
Located on block away.
70 Moffat Avenue, Yampa, CO, United States, 84532
Call ahead as hours vary
They appreciate the business as they just got going less than a year ago and we want them to stick around and make it! FOOD HERE IS DELICIOUS!! And they have take out as well!
Yampa Garage Biscuits & BBQ
Located on block away.
70 Moffat Avenue, Yampa, CO, United States, 84532
Call ahead as hours vary
They appreciate the business as they just got going less than a year ago and we want them to stick around and make it! FOOD HERE IS DELICIOUS!! And they have take out as well!
Liquor Store inside gas station. Call Yampa Sinclairs to order a pizza! Ready in 10 minutes!
Sinclair Gas Station
Liquor Store inside gas station. Call Yampa Sinclairs to order a pizza! Ready in 10 minutes!
Eat & Drink 10 Mins or Less from here
You don’t have to go to steamboat to eat, drink, or party. These places are close by.
10 minutes from here in Oak Creek, CO.
Formally known as the Silver Buckle Saloon is now the Colorado Grill & Tavern. (AIRBNB won't let me edit the title)
ADDRESS: 105 Main Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
Serves beer, wine, cocktails and an assortment of food. There is a jukebox and this is usually where the party is at. Call ahead as hours vary.
Silver buckle saloon (new management)
105 Main St10 minutes from here in Oak Creek, CO.
Formally known as the Silver Buckle Saloon is now the Colorado Grill & Tavern. (AIRBNB won't let me edit the title)
ADDRESS: 105 Main Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
Serves beer, wine, cocktails and an assortment of food. There is a jukebox and this is usually where the party is at. Call ahead as hours vary.
Open only in the summer
Located 8 miles down the road
ADDRESS: 222 Main St, Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 846-1621
lupitascantina@gmail.com
Great food and wonderful margaritas
Lupita's Cantina
222 Main StOpen only in the summer
Located 8 miles down the road
ADDRESS: 222 Main St, Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 846-1621
lupitascantina@gmail.com
Great food and wonderful margaritas
ADDRESS: 216 E. Main St.
Oak Creek, CO
(970) 736-8491
A cozy café offering fresh homemade pastries & breads, sandwiches featuring Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, & hand tossed pizza.
Kate's Cafe
216 W Main StADDRESS: 216 E. Main St.
Oak Creek, CO
(970) 736-8491
A cozy café offering fresh homemade pastries & breads, sandwiches featuring Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, & hand tossed pizza.
Spiro's Tradin Post
107 W Main StLiquor Store with some fishing, camping and hunting gear.
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
ADDRESS: Main St. Oak Creek
Colorado Bar & Grill New owners as of January 1st 2017
100 Main StServes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
ADDRESS: Main St. Oak Creek
One block away. Open Thursday-Sunday from 4pm until 8pm/10ish depending if they're busy enough to stay open later or not. Great appetizers and dinner and cocktails. This place made the historical roster! See more photos on my airbnb listing of this place.
Antlers Cafe & Bar
40 Moffat AveOne block away. Open Thursday-Sunday from 4pm until 8pm/10ish depending if they're busy enough to stay open later or not. Great appetizers and dinner and cocktails. This place made the historical roster! See more photos on my airbnb listing of this place.
Located on Moffat street one block away! Please give them business as they just got up and running less than a year ago and we want them to stick around!
Yampa Garage Biscuits & BBQ
Located on Moffat street one block away! Please give them business as they just got up and running less than a year ago and we want them to stick around!
Located in Oak Creek on the main drag (you pass it on your way to steamboat). Call ahead as their hours vary!
Dueling D's BBQ and Grill
Located in Oak Creek on the main drag (you pass it on your way to steamboat). Call ahead as their hours vary!
MORE THAN JUST PIZZA! Many different food items, beer and live music!
Franciosi Brothers is less than 10 mins down highway 131 on your way to Steamboat on the right side. Call ahead as hours vary for food and live music!
112 W Main St, Oak Creek, CO 80467
Franciosi Brothers Pizza & Meatballs
MORE THAN JUST PIZZA! Many different food items, beer and live music!
Franciosi Brothers is less than 10 mins down highway 131 on your way to Steamboat on the right side. Call ahead as hours vary for food and live music!
112 W Main St, Oak Creek, CO 80467
Sascha’s Gourmet Goods is located at less than 10 mins away at 312 Myers Street, in the back of the Space Station in Oak Creek. A must stop for special gourmet food gifts from all over the world!
Sascha's Gourmet Good's
Sascha’s Gourmet Goods is located at less than 10 mins away at 312 Myers Street, in the back of the Space Station in Oak Creek. A must stop for special gourmet food gifts from all over the world!