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What to do and see in Grand Lake, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Grand Lake in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Theaters. Discover best things to do in Grand Lake with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Grand Lake
1. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 136 reviews
Colorado's premiere summer musical company - Denver Post. RMRT produces live, professional theatre in beautiful Grand Lake, CO at the Western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Entering its 42nd year, RMRT produces three Broadway musicals in true repertory nightly in the summer months and one musical weekends in September.
Reviewed By kansasphotogal
We went to see Ma Mia tonight and Westside Story on Saturday night. Both productions were amazing! The level of talent of everyone involved with this theater is excellent: actors, musicians, all the technical people,etc. We love going to plays here, it's a small theater so it feels very intimate.
2. The Beach at Grand Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By momof2wildchilds - Erie, Colorado
We rowed in the Spirit of the Lake Regatta as a rowing team then a few of us hung out at the lake for a couple hours after our Regatta. It was a nice beach area. Good park across from the beach for storage of our boats. Rowing around the lake we had to focus on rowing but sneaking peeks at the water front homes, the Grand Lake Yacht Club and the docks was so beautiful. Definitely a more rustic and low key place then summit county. I think it is such a gem.
3. Grand Lake Nordic Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Grand Lake Nordic Center offers 35km of groomed scenic ski trails. One of our favorite trails "River Run" is parallel and crosses the Colorado River. We also offer snow shoe trails and a tubing hill. After skiing you may relax in front of a roaring fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate along with a scenic panorama view of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Reviewed By Shirl S - Denver, Colorado
The Nordic center at grand lake is one of the oat beautiful places to cross country ski or snow shoe.
The trails are well groomed, the staff is friendly, and the views of the nearby mountains is outstanding.
A huge plus is that I can take my Weimaraners here off leash while I ski!
The tickets are very reasonable
4. Kauffman House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By kosdak - Saint Louis, Missouri
The Kauffman House was packed with a variety of items from the original family and it was interesting to see how they lived. Such a great assortment of items - a bear hide, vintage photos, guns, furniture, paintings, kitchen appliances, clothing. The tour guide was outstanding, and so interesting. She knew all about the town and the lake too. She took us on a tour, and we were allowed to wander at our leisure too. We enjoyed a short video narrated by the daughter of the original family.
5. Grand Lake Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Grand Lake, Colorado awaits you... a historic mountain town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies and the Western Gateway to majestic Rocky Mountain National Park. Nestled below craggy, snowcapped mountain peaks, this charming village is just one mile from the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Visit one of the 60 shops, restaurants and galleries on the historic western boardwalk, or create your own outdoor adventure. Come for the day, or make this your next Colorado mountain vacation destination!
Reviewed By Ohioillinois - Ohio
Enjoyed our visit there. The staff was polite. One staff member warned me to not carry my umbrella opened during the rain because of lightning. The bathrooms were clean. I got a kick out of the "Pull Gently" signs. The gift shop was competitively priced. We found a great selection of gifts.We didn't eat there. The view is great there. I appreciated the webcam the weeks before our visit to help me decide what to wear. Do not attempt the hikes outside unless you are accustomed to the elevation.
6. Bowen Gulch Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
This is an eight mile, one way hiking trail through unsurpassed natural beauty.
Reviewed By Gallopingphotog - Amarillo, Texas
This trail isn't handicap-accessible, but it is easy at the start, going across the very pretty Kawuneeche Valley. Then it goes into the trees and starts uphill. We hiked a couple miles and then turned back. Would be a good trail to take your kids on. As always, you don't want to let them run wild, ahead of you, out of sight, off the trail, because this IS a wilderness, there ARE bears and mountain lions,though we've never seen one -- :( -- and little kids DO look like tasty snacks!
7. Studio 8369
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Voted Best of Grand County Art Galleries in 2017 we are excited to share the beautiful creations of over 70 Artists in our gallery. 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. Holiday puzzles are available as Christmas is close at hand. 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 Karen Vance, Jason Sacran, Pemm Dunn, Stacey Peterson, Ann Loveless and others are in this "Destination Gallery"
Reviewed By chazkat - Loveland, Colorado
Most of the shops in Grand Lake are typical tourist stuff - but not this. Nice pottery and high end photos of Rocky Mountain Park and other outdoor scenery as well as paintings. Worth going in to see this place at the east end of...MoreThank you! Please come and visit again.
8. Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By CuteBrat - Grand Lake
This is a little pull-out area on Highway 34 at the Dam Road. It has a couple of picnic tables and a latrine. It offers nice views of the lake as well as the dam, and is a good place to sit and serenely watch the birds (especially the heron). It doesn't cost anything. Trash cans are available so you can clean up after yourself without bringing a mess back into your car. After your visit, you can either head across the dam road to several campgrounds, hiking and lovely vistas or you can continue down highway 34 into the Village of Grand Lake or the western entrance of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
9. The Winding River Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Doug P - Benbrook, Texas
I was part of a 5 day retreat at the ranch and the facility was great. The support staff were great! The area is very scenic, and beautiful. Highly recommend for any events, retreat, family reunions, or weddings.Thank you for your review, Doug. We really appreciate your feedback as a valued guest of TWRR!
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