Guidebook for Allenspark
Food Scene
Meadow Mountain Cafe
441 CO-7 BUSA great little out of the way place for breakfast.
Great spot for pizza and drinks in Allenspark. (4 miles ~10 minutes from cabin)
15 locals recommend
Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria
357 Ski Rd EGreat spot for pizza and drinks in Allenspark. (4 miles ~10 minutes from cabin)
Parks & Nature
Wild Basin Ranger Station
County Highway 115Great RMNP trailheads within 5 mintues of the cabin.
A great scenic drive up the first auto route in Rocky Mountain National Park offering access to the park's high country. (a stunning drive) Road delivers you to the Alpine visitor center at Fall River Pass.
Make sure to check the website to see if the road is open: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/old_fall_river_road.htm
6 locals recommend
Old Fall River Road
A great scenic drive up the first auto route in Rocky Mountain National Park offering access to the park's high country. (a stunning drive) Road delivers you to the Alpine visitor center at Fall River Pass.
Make sure to check the website to see if the road is open: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/old_fall_river_road.htm
Copeland Lake
Nice, close lake to take kids fishing. (at Wild Basin Trailhead)
Very popular fishing lake and hiking area just 5 miles (~10 minutes from cabin).
25 locals recommend
Lily Lake
Very popular fishing lake and hiking area just 5 miles (~10 minutes from cabin).
Minutes from the trailhead to the only 14er in Rocky Mountain National Park
12 locals recommend
Longs Peak Trailhead
1398 Longs Peak RoadMinutes from the trailhead to the only 14er in Rocky Mountain National Park
Arts & Culture
The Old Gallery Allenspark
14863 CO-7Local art, fre wifi, little free library.
Shopping
Distant Harbors
79 Colorado 7 BusinessAntiques, local goods, mountain goods, art, clothing
Eagle Plume Trading Post
9853 CO-7Native american goods store. Antiques, relics, turquoise, jewelry