Guidebook for Basalt
Food Scene
The best "Farmer's Eggs" breakfast in the valley! Great pastries in the morning but get there early as they always sell out!
22 locals recommend
Cafe Bernard
200 Midland AveThe best "Farmer's Eggs" breakfast in the valley! Great pastries in the morning but get there early as they always sell out!
Hands down the Best Mexican food and the Perfect Margarita are the best in the mid-valley area. Everything on the menu is terrific and the prices are reasonable. Happy Hour from 3-5:00 p.m.
34 locals recommend
El Korita Mexican Restaurant
251 Harris StHands down the Best Mexican food and the Perfect Margarita are the best in the mid-valley area. Everything on the menu is terrific and the prices are reasonable. Happy Hour from 3-5:00 p.m.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Bar food, generous portions, terrific Clam Chowder, and club sandwiches.
30 locals recommend
The Brick Pony Pub
202 Midland AveGood Bar food, generous portions, terrific Clam Chowder, and club sandwiches.
Great Food, terrific deserts and live entertainment!
40 locals recommend
Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
166 Midland AveGreat Food, terrific deserts and live entertainment!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful drive & beautiful views up the Frying Pan River valley to Ruedi Reservoir & Meredith where you can camp in Forest Service campsites, fish, hike, water or jet ski, paddle board or sail.
21 locals recommend
Ruedi Reservoir
Beautiful drive & beautiful views up the Frying Pan River valley to Ruedi Reservoir & Meredith where you can camp in Forest Service campsites, fish, hike, water or jet ski, paddle board or sail.
Maroon Bells is located just outside of Aspen, and you hop on a bus at Aspen Highlands every 15-30 minutes ( no driving of private vehicles in the summer months) and you can hike and photograph some of the most scenic country in the valley.
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
Maroon Bells is located just outside of Aspen, and you hop on a bus at Aspen Highlands every 15-30 minutes ( no driving of private vehicles in the summer months) and you can hike and photograph some of the most scenic country in the valley.
Guided rafting trips on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. A terrific way to have fun and see the area from the river's point of view! Water therapy for your pleasure!
Aspen Whitewater Rafting
520 E Durant AveGuided rafting trips on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. A terrific way to have fun and see the area from the river's point of view! Water therapy for your pleasure!
Basalt is base central for guided fly fishing trips on the gold medal waters of the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers.
10 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Fly Shop
183 Basalt Center CirBasalt is base central for guided fly fishing trips on the gold medal waters of the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers.
Sightseeing
The Crystal river Valley is a beautiful drive and the historic Marble area allows visitors a chance to see the remnants of the Marble mining operation. Also, Redstone is an artist's haven in the summer and the Redstone hotel is a great place to have hang out by the pool while having lunch! Good food and reasonable prices.
37 locals recommend
Marble
The Crystal river Valley is a beautiful drive and the historic Marble area allows visitors a chance to see the remnants of the Marble mining operation. Also, Redstone is an artist's haven in the summer and the Redstone hotel is a great place to have hang out by the pool while having lunch! Good food and reasonable prices.