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Boots, Bikes, Kayaks & Horses With Ottsworld

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

Tour Art Castings Foundry in Loveland

Quality Food &amp; Great Service in a FUN &amp; Friendly Atmosphere!

CJ's Patio Grill

Located at 2908 Aspen Drive in Loveland, Colorado, Benson Sculpture Garden has provided a beautiful and unique outdoor setting for showcasing sculpture

Benson Sculpture Garden

Loveland Aleworks is an independent, family-owned brewery offering a selection of small batch handcrafted beers.We are passionate about brewing ales that we, and our customers, believe in quality ales, made well, using the best ingredients. A simple combination.

Loveland Aleworks

Sylvan Dale was named "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado guidebook! 1 hour from Denver in the foothills, we offer year-round outdoor adventure. Memorable family vacations, weddings, corporate events, reunions, fishing, hiking, horse rides, rafting and more!

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

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

Dinner on the Dude Ranch

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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.

Breakfast is Served

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.

Hike Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland

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

Drive to Estes Park

Himalayan Curry &amp; Kebob serves Indian- and Nepalese-inspired delights in a warm and cozy environment. The menu has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options and incorporates local twists in dishes like the seasonal Elk Surf and Turf.

Himalayan Curry & Kebob

Slices through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Trail Ridge Road

Bring your appetite to our full-service restaurant! We offer chef-inspired dishes for the whole family throughout the day.

Huntington House Tavern

After an afternoon of driving, stretch your legs at the popular Adams Falls Trail. This normally heavily trafficked trail was only moderately busy at the end of the day, and the light was perfect to illuminate the mountains.

Hike Adams Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

A classic Colorado summer mountain lodge. Remodeled cabins. Surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park perched on a hillside above Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Reservoir. It's a view you will never forget from the front porch swings!

Grand Lake Lodge

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

Head Out Early for the Day's Adventure

Rent a fishing boat or pontoon and spend the day on the waters of Shadow Mountain and Grand lakes, with the Rocky Mountains as a spectacular backdrop.

Trail Ridge Marina

Breakfast burritos, savory croissants, bagels, and a variety of breakfast pastries. The perfect place to swing by for light breakfast before heading out for a day of activities!

Rocky Mountain Roastery Cafe

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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.

Make Your Way To Steamboat Springs

Stop in at F.M. Light &amp; Sons in Steamboat and step back into the Wild West. Try on cowboy hats and boots, write in their guestbook and take home the biggest belt buckle you can find.

Shopping at F.M. Light & Sons

There is something different about this place. Maybe it’s the crisp mountain air. Or the way time slows down in the absence of life's modern hustle. From the moment you enter the ranch, you can feel it. You breathe it in. It’s Vista Verde. Escape to our secluded luxury ranch resort and enjoy the comforts of luxury log cabin accommodations, 5-star gourmet meals and a wide variety of guided summer and winter outdoor activities. All-inclusive packages make vacation planning easy, and relaxing while you're here. Check out Vista Verde for a winter romantic vacation option during our adult-only times in January and early February. Or bring the kids for an unforgettable Spring Break vacation in March. Families can enjoy time together or split up and parents get a break while the kids are in the engaging kids program. We talk about disconnecting to reconnect, if you've ever spent time at Vista Verde, you know what we mean. 
<a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/vista-verde-a-family-dude-ranch-experience-in-colorado">Read an article about Vista Verde Ranch</a>

Vista Verde Ranch

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

Eat Where You Sleep

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

Breakfast on the 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 a beginner, you’ll be able to take your skills to the next level and get beyond the simple head-to-tail trail ride. Or if you want to get off the trails and do more typical ranching activities, they offer cattle clinics as well.

Horseback Riding at Vista Verde Ranch

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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).

Lunch at the Lodge

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 for everyone!

Activity Wild Card!

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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.

The Dinner Bell is Ringing

YVK is uncompromising in its selection and sourcing of ingredients. We only use local, organic, or sustainable foods of the highest quality. This includes everything, down to the salts, oils, and spices we use.

Yampa Valley Kitchen

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 further past the mine to the creek where you can soak your feet in the cold mountain water.

Hike Uranium Mine Trail in Steamboat Springs

Yampa Sandwich Company serves crave-able, good-for-you breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. The menu offers more than 20 sandwiches, a variety of salads and sides - all full of fresh ingredients. There are currently five Yampa Sandwich Company locations in Colorado including the original in Steamboat Springs, Downtown Denver, LoDo Denver, Denver Tech Center and Fort Collins.

Yampa Sandwich Co.

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

Go Mountain Biking

Located in a historical brick building -the original Steamboat Dry Cleaning &amp; Pressing, The Laundry is serving up locally sorced small plates.  Enjoy sharing comfort food with friends as well as a long list of spirits, cocktails, and aperitifs in a comfortable causual setting.

Laundry

Old Town Hot Springs is one of Colorado’s premier hot springs and has been a site for recreation and rejuvenation for over 100 years. We are a family-friendly hot spring, recreation facility, and world-class gym in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Old Town Hot Springs

Experience the essence of Steamboat Springs at The Bristol Hotel, a hidden gem in the heart of downtown. Discover the best of both worlds, where history meets contemporary comfort, and create unforgettable memories at The Bristol Hotel in Steamboat Springs.