What to do and see in Grand County, Grand County: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

May 18, 2022 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Grand County, United States including Grand Adventure Balloon Tours, Grand Adventures, Rusty Spurr Ranch, AVA Colorado Rafting, High Country Trails, Adventures in Whitewater, Studio 8369, Beacon Landing Marina, Pole Creek Golf Club.
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1. Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

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Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

#1 Covid-19 Safety Measures. Hot air balloon rides in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Located only 67 miles from Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Breckenridge, Keystone, near Grand Lake & Estes Park. Flights provide views of peaks into Rocky Mountain National Park & 5-7 counties on top of the world. View wildlife and history of Colorado from above it all! Balloon rides in the mountains are available year-round. Warm air rises, come balloon with us, and rise with the hot air! Winter Balloon Rides are spectacular! 10 Best Balloon Rides in the USA and 10 Most Beautiful Places in the World. Perfect Safety Record flying the Rockies 30 years. You will always fly with an FAA Pilot with high hours. Best of the Rockies!

2. Grand Adventures

78311 US HWY 40 Ste 100, Winter Park, CO 80482 +1 970-726-9247 [email protected] http://www.grandadventures.com/
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5.0 based on 1,220 reviews

Grand Adventures

Winter Activities: Grand Adventures is Winter Park and Grand Lake's premier snowmobile tour and rental outfitter. We offer guided and unguided adventures at 4 locations with the best terrain around. Family friendly to more adventurous options available. Summer Activities: Grand Adventures offer's Side by Side ATV tours to the top of the Continental Divide in the summer out of our Winter Park location. We also, in conjunction with our sister company MAD Adventures offer whitewater rafting on Clear Creek and the Upper Colorado River.

Reviewed By Ben101063 - Katy, United States

Had a fantastic time on this Snowmobile tour , our guide Ryan was great making sure we all kept together with a steady pace , the snowmobiles seemed like they were brand new and very nice , stopped a couple of times to get some lovely scenic photos, i highly recommend this tour and would definitely do this again if i go back to the area ,

3. Rusty Spurr Ranch

County Road 387, Kremmling, CO 80459 +1 970-724-1123 [email protected] http://www.rustyspurr.com
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5.0 based on 414 reviews

Rusty Spurr Ranch

The Rusty Spurr Ranch offers non-nose-to-tail riding. Our guests are permitted, encouraged and given instruction on how to spread out and ride abreast instead of in a strict nose-to-tail fashion. We offer a variety of trail ride experiences, a 3-4 hour Cattle Drive and our all-in-one Saddle&Paddle activity providing the opportunity to ride and raft all in one day! We are centrally located to several top Colorado resorts. We are about an hour from Breckenridge, Steamboat and Winter Park, so wherever you stay you can easily enjoy a ride with us.

Reviewed By HJFHJS - Flower Mound, United States

We booked the 3 hour ride and it was just the guide Pete, and my family of 4. Pete was extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. The 3 hour takes you over a ridge into a lovely area the 2 hour doesn’t reach. We went in June the the mosquitoes were bad in some areas of the ride, so spray your entire body, not just your exposed skin as they bite thru clothing. Having a saddlebag to carry a camera, water and bug spray was great.

4. AVA Colorado Rafting

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AVA Colorado Rafting

Whitewater Rafting trips on the famous Colorado River. Choose from scenic floats and inflatable kayak trips through mountain ranchland and canyons or the biggest Class V in the West: Gore Canyon! Our Kremmling office is located in the center of town and is convenient to Summit County, Winter Park, Steamboat and Vail. Free wetsuits. Click the red Trip Discounts button on or website for our daily deals! AVA was voted Best of Summit 3 times running!

5. High Country Trails

5043 Highway 125 Po Box 1849, Granby, CO 80446 +1 970-887-8991 http://www.highcountry-trails.com/Trail%20Rides.html
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High Country Trails

970-887-8991

Reviewed By A4975LHashleyh

Best guided horseback ride we have ever taken. Our 6 year old twins had their own horses that were gentle. Our guide was sweet and local to the area. These horses were the most reaponsive trail ride horses we have ridden before. Scenery and views are amazing. Oir girla got to love on horses at the fence for a long time after the ride.

6. Adventures in Whitewater

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Adventures in Whitewater

Adventures in Whitewater is a unique rafting company that truly stands out from the pack! We are employee owned and operated, which ensures that each and every trip is of the highest quality. Your safety, satisfaction, and enjoyment are our #1 priority, so we only hire highly-skilled guides with excellent customer service and great attitudes. We strive to be the best and we never compromise our quality for quantity. AW believes that individuality is everything so you'll never be treated like a number, you'll be treated like family.

7. Studio 8369

1117 Grand Avenue On the boardwalk between The Sagebrush and the Lariat Saloon., Grand Lake, CO 80447 +1 970-627-3104 [email protected] http://www.studio8369.com
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Studio 8369

Voted Best of Grand County Art Galleries in 2017 and again in 2018 this is the working studio of artist/owners Laura Kratz Fine Art and Keith Kratz Photography. Work from local, regional and national award winning artists are represented by Studio 8369. Jewelry, turned and creative wood products such as carved pieces, furniture, lamp and bowls, pottery, oil and watercolor paintings, unique quilts, roku, gourds, photography, and so much more. Artistry Puzzles are represented here with an extensive selection of these unique wooden puzzles. Studio 8369 is also the location of the Images of RMNP west side gallery for Erik Stensland. An award winning photographer from Estes Park where his gallery there is one of the top rated attractions on Trip Advisor in that area. Many nationally recognized artists such as Jason Sacran, Pem Dunn, Larry DeGraff, Ann Loveless, Paul Kethley and others are in this "Destination Gallery" Located on the historic boardwalk of beautiful Grand Lake.

Reviewed By SuzanneAussie - Houston, United States

What a delight to discover this wonderful gallery in the heart of Grand Lake! Studio 8369 offers stunning paintings, pottery and photography, featuring local artists. We could not resist doing our souvenir shopping here and will be back the next time we visit Grand Lake. We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly owner, Keith. A must-stop when you’re in town.

8. Beacon Landing Marina

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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Beacon Landing Marina

Full service marina on the north shore of Lake Granby. Pontoon boat rentals, canoe rentals, guided fishing trips, bait and tackle shop, slip and mooring rentals, fuel dock.

9. Pole Creek Golf Club

6827 County Road 51, Tabernash, CO 80478 +1 970-887-9195 [email protected] http://www.polecreekgolf.com
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Pole Creek Golf Club

At an altitude of 8,600 feet, 10 miles from the town of Winter Park, Colorado and offering 27 holes of Classic Mountain Golf, Pole Creek Golf Club is the jewel in the crown of the Winter Park & Fraser Valley.Set against a backdrop of the Continental Divide, Pole Creek offers stunning alpine views, drastic elevation changes and three distinct courses. Lodgepole pines, meadows, sagebrush and water hazards everwhere including five lakes.After your round, relax in the new clubhouse and enjoy a fresh, made to order meal at Bistro 28 restaurant, featuring hearty Colorado cuisine, full bar and wine list. Open 7 days a week during summer season. Thursday - Saturday during Winter.

Reviewed By dandX1471AH - Conifer, United States

What a treat for golfers. 3 different 9-hole courses: Meadow, Ridge,and Ranch. We played Ridge and Ranch. The Ridge course offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, lots of elevation changes across the holes. Ranch was more open with equally spectacular views. At one point on the Ranch course, we were treated to the sound of nearby coyotes calling to each other across the valley. Very cool. We hit the right time for fall colors as well. The course was in great shape (Sept, 2020). Greens were beautiful, but fast. Lots of contour to play with. Very accessible to visitors - not too expensive. Free range balls with green fees. Very friendly staff. The restaurant itself offers beautiful views. Food, I would say, is average, maybe even less so for dinner. Staff is very friendly. If you are a golfer, do yourself a favor and play Pole Creek.

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