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5 Days
Boots, Bikes, Kayaks & Horses With Ottsworld

Day 1

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Tour Art Castings Foundry in Loveland

Marvel at how sculptures are created using wax, ceramic, sand and boiling vats of bronze before they're welded together like a puzzle!

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Bent Fork Grill

A locally owned independent restaurant, Bent Fork the grill serves a diverse offering of traditional dishes that are inventive, fresh, and flavorful…

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Visit Benson Sculpture Garden

Benson Sculpture Garden is home to 170 pieces of art. It’s impossible to look at these sculptures in the park and not be amazed after just seeing the…

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Loveland Aleworks

Quench your thirst with a beer slushie at this long-time local brewery.

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Horseback Riding at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

This is the lowest elevation ranch in Colorado which makes it really accessible to visitors who aren’t quite used to the altitude yet. It’s also the…

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Stay at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Relax in a cabin by the river with a lovely porch and a wood-burning fireplace. You won’t find any TVs or Wi-Fi in the cabins — Sylvan Dale is an escape…

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Dinner on the Dude Ranch

Your dinner is included with your stay at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, where an on-site chef will prepare your meal.

Day 2

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Breakfast is Served

Breakfast is included with your stay, and Sylvan Dale's on-site chef is up bright and early preparing a meal that will get your day off to a good start.

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Hike Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland

Take a hike with the devil! Devil’s Backbone is a 2-mile strip of Dakota sandstone that rises from the rock and soil between the mountains and plains…

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Drive to Estes Park

Make your way to Estes Park, where your adventure continues!

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Himalayan Curry & Kebob

Himalayan Curry & Kebob serves Indian- and Nepalese-inspired delights in a warm and cozy environment. The menu has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free…

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Trail Ridge Road

Slices through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Hike Adams Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

After an afternoon of driving, stretch your legs at the popular Adams Falls Trail. This normally heavily trafficked trail was only moderately busy at…

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Huntington House Tavern

Huntington House Tavern at Grand Lake Lodge is a must if you're looking for an elevated meal. Dinner is a prix fixe menu, and a reservation is recommended…

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Grand Lake Lodge

With a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, Grand Lake Lodge is an institution in Grand Lake. Stay in one of their 70 cabins and enjoy…

Day 3

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Head Out Early for the Day's Adventure

Swing by the Huntington House Tavern for a delicious to-go breakfast.

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Kayak at Trail Ridge Marina in Grand Lake

Grand Lake is the largest and deepest natural body of water in Colorado. Fed by the headwaters of the Colorado River and by snowmelt coming off of the…

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Rocky Mountain Roastery

This is a great stop for picking up a coffee and a snack. Plus, you can grab a brochure for the Colorado River Headwaters National Scenic Byway and…

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Make Your Way To Steamboat Springs

Your next stop is scenic Steamboat Springs, affectionately called just "Steamboat." You'll pop into Granby for a caffeinated pick-me-up along the way.

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Shopping at F.M. Light & Sons

Stop in at F.M. Light & Sons in Steamboat and step back into the Wild West. Try on cowboy hats and boots, write in their guestbook and take home…

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Vista Verde Ranch

Stay in one of the log cabins in what the ranch calls "rustic elegance." Each cabin has a hot tub on the porch and an incredible view of the valley…

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Eat Where You Sleep

Dinner is prepared by an on-site chef and is included with your stay at Vista Verde Ranch.

Day 4

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Breakfast on the Ranch

Tuck into fresh fruits and berries, breakfast burritos and more — all prepared by Vista Verde's on-site chef and included with your stay.

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Horseback Riding at Vista Verde Ranch

If you want the full dude-ranch experience, get ready to get on a horse! Vista Verde takes matching horses and riders very seriously. Even if you are…

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Lunch at the Lodge

Lunch is prepared by the on-site chefs at Vista Verde and is included in your stay. Dine in the lodge or take your meal with a side of views from the deck (depending on the weather).

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Activity Wild Card!

The ranch offers a variety of activities each guest can choose from such as mountain biking, fly-fishing, archery and cattle penning. They have something…

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The Dinner Bell is Ringing

As with all meals at Vista Verde, your tasty dinner vittles will be prepared by the ranch's on-site chef and included in your stay.

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Vista Verde Ranch

Escape to our secluded luxury ranch resort and enjoy the comforts of log cabin accommodations, gourmet meals and a wide variety of guided outdoor activities,…

Day 5

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Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat Springs

This farm-to-table offering in Steamboat is known for their delicious, seasonally fresh breakfasts and brunch. They'll provide fuel for whatever adventure…

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Hike Uranium Mine Trail in Steamboat Springs

This 3.2-mile out-and-back trail was a perfect morning hike. In addition to mountain views and aspen groves, you’ll see an old uranium mine. Go a little…

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Yampa Sandwich Co.

Yampa Sandwich Company serves crave-able, good-for-you breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. The menu offers more than 20 sandwiches, a variety…

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Go Mountain Biking

With 50 miles of mountain biking trails around Steamboat, you’ll find trails for every level. Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare can set you up with a ride…

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Laundry Restaurant in Steamboat Springs

Opened in 2012, Laundry is located in an old commercial laundromat building from the 1920s. If you go in the back of the dining room you can see old…

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Old Town Hot Springs

After all of these activities, you’ll deserve to relax. There’s no better Colorado town for hot springs than Steamboat Springs! Old Town Hot Springs…

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Hotel Bristol

Stay right in the heart of town at historical Hotel Bristol. It was a small, simple room, but the beauty of it was that it was right on Main Street…