Guidebook for Lyons
Food Scene
The Stone Cup is a Lyons staple. Coffee, teas, smoothies, and even cocktails can be found on the drink menu. Simple but locally sourced/organic when possible breakfast and lunch items are offered amongst their fresh baked pastries. Local artists often cover the walls and there is generally live music weekend mornings. Many bicyclists will stop to fuel there as well.
41 locals recommend
The Stone Cup
442 High St The Stone Cup is a Lyons staple. Coffee, teas, smoothies, and even cocktails can be found on the drink menu. Simple but locally sourced/organic when possible breakfast and lunch items are offered amongst their fresh baked pastries. Local artists often cover the walls and there is generally live music weekend mornings. Many bicyclists will stop to fuel there as well.
Locally sourced and organic whenever possible, Lyons Fork is by far the best restaurant in town. The building has been around since the 1800s and has an incredible history you can read on the first page of their menu. Fork is open for dinner Monday-Sunday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and has brunch service over the weekend from 9:00am-2:00pm. Whatever time you go, be sure to snag an order of their truffle fries.
31 locals recommend
Lyons Fork
450 Main StLocally sourced and organic whenever possible, Lyons Fork is by far the best restaurant in town. The building has been around since the 1800s and has an incredible history you can read on the first page of their menu. Fork is open for dinner Monday-Sunday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and has brunch service over the weekend from 9:00am-2:00pm. Whatever time you go, be sure to snag an order of their truffle fries.
Great place for easy cocktails and bar fare. The buffalo chicken dip is so simple but so good. The staff is friendly and if Ian is working you'll be sure to have a good time.
20 locals recommend
Pizza Bar 66
430 Main StGreat place for easy cocktails and bar fare. The buffalo chicken dip is so simple but so good. The staff is friendly and if Ian is working you'll be sure to have a good time.
Ed's Cantina & Grill
390 E Elkhorn AveThe Colorado Cherry Co is about a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from our home. Quirky Simple but good menu items for breakfast and lunch, and the pizza is always amazing. Definitely try the pie, it's what they're known for!
9 locals recommend
Colorado Cherry Company at Lyons
12311 N St Vrain Dr The Colorado Cherry Co is about a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from our home. Quirky Simple but good menu items for breakfast and lunch, and the pizza is always amazing. Definitely try the pie, it's what they're known for!
Button Rock Bakery, LLC.
405 Main StClaire's On the Park
225 Park LnDrinks & Nightlife
Estes Park's local corn whisky distillery. Elkins whisky is 100% Colorado made, meaning every ingredient is sourced from Colorado and is distilled in Estes Park. Great aesthetic, even better drinks and atmosphere. Be sure to ask either Joe or Macshan (the owner and purveyor) for a tour while you're there. Cocktails average $6-8, you get an amazing view, and there's even giant Jenga to play if you still need a reason to go.
10 locals recommend
Elkins Distilling Co.
1825 N Lake AveEstes Park's local corn whisky distillery. Elkins whisky is 100% Colorado made, meaning every ingredient is sourced from Colorado and is distilled in Estes Park. Great aesthetic, even better drinks and atmosphere. Be sure to ask either Joe or Macshan (the owner and purveyor) for a tour while you're there. Cocktails average $6-8, you get an amazing view, and there's even giant Jenga to play if you still need a reason to go.
Lumpy Ridge Brewing
531 S St Vrain AveAmazing local Distillery featuring a variety of spirits and cocktails averaging $7-8.
19 locals recommend
Spirit Hound Distillery
4196 Ute HwyAmazing local Distillery featuring a variety of spirits and cocktails averaging $7-8.
Parks & Nature
Hall Ranch is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. However be cautious of rattlesnakes during the hot summer months. (July-September)
15 locals recommend
Hall Ranch Open Space
31635 CO-7Hall Ranch is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. However be cautious of rattlesnakes during the hot summer months. (July-September)
Shopping
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
If you have a chance walk the grounds of The Stanley Hitel. Looming over Estes Park and set against the Rocky Montains, the Stanley Hotel is famous for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining. Take a ghost tour, wander the grounds yourself, and be sure to stop by the whiskey bar for a different kind of spirit ;)
12 locals recommend
The Stanley Hotel
If you have a chance walk the grounds of The Stanley Hitel. Looming over Estes Park and set against the Rocky Montains, the Stanley Hotel is famous for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining. Take a ghost tour, wander the grounds yourself, and be sure to stop by the whiskey bar for a different kind of spirit ;)
Everything Else
The Bud Depot - Recreational Dispensary and Medical Marijuana - Lyons and Estes Park
138 E Main StDispensary in Lyons
Essentials
Large supermarket featuring traditional grocery items as well as organic groceries
34 locals recommend
King Soopers
2255 Main StLarge supermarket featuring traditional grocery items as well as organic groceries
Sprouts Farmers Market
1101 S Hover StSpeciality items, organic, locally sourced.
Safeway
451 E Wonderview Ave