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Food scene
Carbondale is home to great dining spots from ethnic and multicultural to educational and award-winning, you’ll find a gourmet selection appealing to everyone. Many of our local eateries also buy local from nearby ranches and farms. The burger you order comes from local beef raised in the valley by local ranching families, and the salad was grown here, possibly watered by the Roaring Fork River.
You’ll find traditional American cuisine, Mexican entrees, Italian dishes, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Thai fare. There’s also two breweries, several sumptuous sandwich shops, and some of the best pizza parlors around.
One of our favorites. The Goat serves American Mediterranean food, and handcrafted beer and cocktails, local tap beers and not to be forgotten straight forward, humble seasonal plates. The tuna burger is awesome!
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The Goat Kitchen & Bar
995 Cowen DrOne of our favorites. The Goat serves American Mediterranean food, and handcrafted beer and cocktails, local tap beers and not to be forgotten straight forward, humble seasonal plates. The tuna burger is awesome!
Best place for brunch - or any other meal for that matter. Located at the northern tip of Highway 133, this small retro diner has been an iconic land mark in Carbondale for decades. A nostalgic slice of Americana, previously know as Red Rock Diner, has been transformed by the Slow Groovin’ family into what is now know as Honey Butter. From our Soon-to-be-Famous Fried Chicken to our Not-So-Old-Fashioned Milk Shakes, this is the spot to get a fun and flavor packed diner experience!
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Honey Butter
155 Colorado 133Best place for brunch - or any other meal for that matter. Located at the northern tip of Highway 133, this small retro diner has been an iconic land mark in Carbondale for decades. A nostalgic slice of Americana, previously know as Red Rock Diner, has been transformed by the Slow Groovin’ family into what is now know as Honey Butter. From our Soon-to-be-Famous Fried Chicken to our Not-So-Old-Fashioned Milk Shakes, this is the spot to get a fun and flavor packed diner experience!
Great place for family pizza dinner. Awesome deck. Relaxed, rustic hangout with a patio for clever pies, craft draft beer & cocktails, plus live music.
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White House Pizza
801 Main CtGreat place for family pizza dinner. Awesome deck. Relaxed, rustic hangout with a patio for clever pies, craft draft beer & cocktails, plus live music.
Local Favorite with exceptional food. Vibrant restaurant pairing craft cocktails with an innovative menu inspired by classic Asian dishes.
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Phat Thai
343 Main StLocal Favorite with exceptional food. Vibrant restaurant pairing craft cocktails with an innovative menu inspired by classic Asian dishes.
One of my all time favorite restaurants in Basalt. The foods delicious! A family owned restaurant serving authentic Spanish and Italian dishes featuring a selection of over 100 hand chosen wines.
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Tempranillo Restaurant
165 Midland AveOne of my all time favorite restaurants in Basalt. The foods delicious! A family owned restaurant serving authentic Spanish and Italian dishes featuring a selection of over 100 hand chosen wines.
City/town information
A quaint town just 5 minutes from The Ranch at Roaring Fork.
Touted as one of the “Top 12 Towns” in the “50 Next Great Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure magazine, Carbondale is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts.
At an altitude of 6,171 feet, and an average of 295 days of sunshine, low humidity, cold but mild winters, and comfortable summers. Carbondale offers plenty to do, including biking, hiking, gold-medal fly-fishing, kayaking, and world-class skateboarding. In winter, excellent cross-country skiing can be found at Spring Gulch, and beautiful snowmobiling and snowshoeing trails are accessible in all directions. World-famous downhill skiing and snowboarding is 30 miles away in Aspen/Snowmass and 15 miles away at Sunlight Mountain.
For a spectacular driving experience, the West Elk Loop, a Colorado Scenic Byway, starts/ends in Carbondale.
To learn more about the Town of Carbondale, and to visit the Town’s website go to: www.carbondalegov.org/. To download a map of parks, open space, and trails in Carbondale go to: https://www.carbondalegov.org/departments/parks_&_recreation/parks.php.
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Carbondale
A quaint town just 5 minutes from The Ranch at Roaring Fork.
Touted as one of the “Top 12 Towns” in the “50 Next Great Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure magazine, Carbondale is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts.
At an altitude of 6,171 feet, and an average of 295 days of sunshine, low humidity, cold but mild winters, and comfortable summers. Carbondale offers plenty to do, including biking, hiking, gold-medal fly-fishing, kayaking, and world-class skateboarding. In winter, excellent cross-country skiing can be found at Spring Gulch, and beautiful snowmobiling and snowshoeing trails are accessible in all directions. World-famous downhill skiing and snowboarding is 30 miles away in Aspen/Snowmass and 15 miles away at Sunlight Mountain.
For a spectacular driving experience, the West Elk Loop, a Colorado Scenic Byway, starts/ends in Carbondale.
To learn more about the Town of Carbondale, and to visit the Town’s website go to: www.carbondalegov.org/. To download a map of parks, open space, and trails in Carbondale go to: https://www.carbondalegov.org/departments/parks_&_recreation/parks.php.
Just 13 miles west of Carbondale, surrounded by wilderness, Basalt sits at the confluence of the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork Rivers. The Frying Pan has several stories of how it got its name. One of the stories is that, back in the day, the trout were so plentiful that they pretty much jumped from the river right into your frying pan.
Sometimes referred to as “Old Town,” historic downtown Basalt is an eclectic combination of shopping, restaurants, historical attractions, local businesses and beautiful Victorian buildings. and well worth a visit.
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Basalt
Just 13 miles west of Carbondale, surrounded by wilderness, Basalt sits at the confluence of the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork Rivers. The Frying Pan has several stories of how it got its name. One of the stories is that, back in the day, the trout were so plentiful that they pretty much jumped from the river right into your frying pan.
Sometimes referred to as “Old Town,” historic downtown Basalt is an eclectic combination of shopping, restaurants, historical attractions, local businesses and beautiful Victorian buildings. and well worth a visit.
If there is a place in the Roaring Fork Valley that mimics modern city life, it is Willits — a lively blend of houses and townhouses, parks and playgrounds, shops and businesses. Homes here are organized around parks and connecting sidewalks, making it easy to stroll around the neighborhood. The main hub of activity in the area is Willits Town Center — a mixed residential/commercial multiphase development featuring a diverse mix of businesses, residential lofts and a healthcare center. Whole Foods Market and the Element Basalt-Aspen hotel complement the locally owned restaurants, brewery, unique retailers, sporting stores, offices and more. Culture thrives at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW), which hosts a vibrant mix of performing arts, entertainment and events in its space The Temporary.
El Jebel
If there is a place in the Roaring Fork Valley that mimics modern city life, it is Willits — a lively blend of houses and townhouses, parks and playgrounds, shops and businesses. Homes here are organized around parks and connecting sidewalks, making it easy to stroll around the neighborhood. The main hub of activity in the area is Willits Town Center — a mixed residential/commercial multiphase development featuring a diverse mix of businesses, residential lofts and a healthcare center. Whole Foods Market and the Element Basalt-Aspen hotel complement the locally owned restaurants, brewery, unique retailers, sporting stores, offices and more. Culture thrives at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW), which hosts a vibrant mix of performing arts, entertainment and events in its space The Temporary.
Sightseeing
Perhaps the most stunning — and acclaimed — natural feature of Basalt is the Gold Medal Fryingpan River. Running through the FryingpanRiver Valley, just east of Downtown, this sparsely populated area is dotted with ranches and homes set against the backdrop of the White River National Forest and Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness area, red sandstone cliffs, evergreen pines and firs. Rich with legends of mining, railway history and the early Colorado frontier, the Fryingpan River Valley is worth a drive. Travel about four miles up and the Seven Castles red-rock outcroppings on the left side of the roadway are a spectacular sight. Farther up the road is the 997-acre Ruedi Reservoir, which is a hub of recreational activities, from sailing to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), and from hiking to camping. Insider tip: In autumn, watch for the pumpkins that mysteriously appear on roadside nooks and crannies, high ledges and rocks jutting up from the river.
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Ruedi Reservoir
Perhaps the most stunning — and acclaimed — natural feature of Basalt is the Gold Medal Fryingpan River. Running through the FryingpanRiver Valley, just east of Downtown, this sparsely populated area is dotted with ranches and homes set against the backdrop of the White River National Forest and Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness area, red sandstone cliffs, evergreen pines and firs. Rich with legends of mining, railway history and the early Colorado frontier, the Fryingpan River Valley is worth a drive. Travel about four miles up and the Seven Castles red-rock outcroppings on the left side of the roadway are a spectacular sight. Farther up the road is the 997-acre Ruedi Reservoir, which is a hub of recreational activities, from sailing to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), and from hiking to camping. Insider tip: In autumn, watch for the pumpkins that mysteriously appear on roadside nooks and crannies, high ledges and rocks jutting up from the river.
World Class Skiing
Wild but always welcoming, Aspen Highlands is a place to push hard and play hard, whether you’re carving new lines on expert terrain, hiking the Bowl, or reaching new heights of revelry at Cloud Nine. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-highlands
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Горнолыжный курорт Аспен-Хайлендс
199 Prospector RdWild but always welcoming, Aspen Highlands is a place to push hard and play hard, whether you’re carving new lines on expert terrain, hiking the Bowl, or reaching new heights of revelry at Cloud Nine. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-highlands
Larger than our three other mountains combined, Snowmass offers burly steeps, inviting glades, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. You’ll be challenged to ski it all in a week—or a full season.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/snowmass
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Snowmass Mountain
97 Lower MallLarger than our three other mountains combined, Snowmass offers burly steeps, inviting glades, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. You’ll be challenged to ski it all in a week—or a full season.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/snowmass
The “town mountain” offers quad-burning groomers and steep, gladed runs all leading to the heart of Aspen—where local and global culture merge in unexpected ways and the après scene is always on.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-mountain
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Горнолыжный курорт Аспен Маунтин
601 E Dean StThe “town mountain” offers quad-burning groomers and steep, gladed runs all leading to the heart of Aspen—where local and global culture merge in unexpected ways and the après scene is always on.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-mountain
The perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best freestylers in the X Games. All are welcome, all winter long.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/buttermilk
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Горнолыжный курорт Баттермилк
38700 CO-82The perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best freestylers in the X Games. All are welcome, all winter long.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/buttermilk
Special Occassions
SNOWCAT DINNER: You’re invited to a cozy cabin high in the Rocky Mountains for an unmatched dining experience. Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro — located midway up Aspen Highlands — has become a legendary restaurant for its authentic Alpine atmosphere, elegant cuisine and renowned après ski scene. With views of the iconic Maroon Bells — the American West’s most recognizable, postcard-perfect mountain peaks — and a cozy wood burning fireplace, dining here is an unforgettable experience.
Please email cloud9reservation@aspensnowmass.com for reservations. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/dining/aspen-highlands/snowcat-dinners-at-cloud-nine
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Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro Aspen Highlands
SNOWCAT DINNER: You’re invited to a cozy cabin high in the Rocky Mountains for an unmatched dining experience. Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro — located midway up Aspen Highlands — has become a legendary restaurant for its authentic Alpine atmosphere, elegant cuisine and renowned après ski scene. With views of the iconic Maroon Bells — the American West’s most recognizable, postcard-perfect mountain peaks — and a cozy wood burning fireplace, dining here is an unforgettable experience.
Please email cloud9reservation@aspensnowmass.com for reservations. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/dining/aspen-highlands/snowcat-dinners-at-cloud-nine
SLEIGH RIDE TO LUNCH OR DINNER: Large Percheron Draft Horses pull classic wooden sleighs to lunch or dinner! Bundle up under a blanket and watch the mountains slip by or star gaze as you wind your way up through the aspen trees. Cowboys guide the horses the 1.5 miles up to the Cookhouse for a unique experience unlike anything else in Aspen. Sleighs hold 15-18 guests, and the ride is approximately 20 minutes. Sleighs depart twice daily, 11:00am, and 1:00pm, and then between 6 and 6:15pm for dinner. Reservations are required. 970-925-1044.
SKI OR SHOWSHOE IN: With miles of perfectly groomed cross country ski trails, Ashcroft Ski Touring is your destination for a beautiful ski to lunch or dinner, or an all day exploration. With huts on the property to warm up in, bring a pack lunch, or make reservations at the Pine Creek Cookhouse for a memorable lunch. Choose Cross Country skis, Snowshoes, a guided tour, lesson, or an Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Tour.
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Pine Creek Cookhouse
12500 Castle Creek RdSLEIGH RIDE TO LUNCH OR DINNER: Large Percheron Draft Horses pull classic wooden sleighs to lunch or dinner! Bundle up under a blanket and watch the mountains slip by or star gaze as you wind your way up through the aspen trees. Cowboys guide the horses the 1.5 miles up to the Cookhouse for a unique experience unlike anything else in Aspen. Sleighs hold 15-18 guests, and the ride is approximately 20 minutes. Sleighs depart twice daily, 11:00am, and 1:00pm, and then between 6 and 6:15pm for dinner. Reservations are required. 970-925-1044.
SKI OR SHOWSHOE IN: With miles of perfectly groomed cross country ski trails, Ashcroft Ski Touring is your destination for a beautiful ski to lunch or dinner, or an all day exploration. With huts on the property to warm up in, bring a pack lunch, or make reservations at the Pine Creek Cookhouse for a memorable lunch. Choose Cross Country skis, Snowshoes, a guided tour, lesson, or an Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Tour.
Winter Activities
TUBING: Aspen Snowmass is thrilled to offer tubing facilities at Snowmass for the winter season. The multiple lanes are lift-served and carved into The Meadows at Elk Camp, with lighting facilities to illuminate the runs at night during Ullr Nights festivities. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/tubing
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Snowmass Village
TUBING: Aspen Snowmass is thrilled to offer tubing facilities at Snowmass for the winter season. The multiple lanes are lift-served and carved into The Meadows at Elk Camp, with lighting facilities to illuminate the runs at night during Ullr Nights festivities. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/tubing
ULLR NIGHTS: On select nights during the peak of winter season, we honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — with Ullr Nights, a nighttime, winter wonderland party at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Friends and family take an evening gondola ride up to Elk Camp for outdoor winter activities such as tubing, riding the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, snowbiking, s'mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration sure to please any palate.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/ullr-nights
Elk Camp Gondola
69 Carriage WayULLR NIGHTS: On select nights during the peak of winter season, we honor of the Norse God of Snow — Ullr — with Ullr Nights, a nighttime, winter wonderland party at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Friends and family take an evening gondola ride up to Elk Camp for outdoor winter activities such as tubing, riding the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, snowbiking, s'mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire. Enjoy an a la carte culinary celebration sure to please any palate.
https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/ullr-nights
BREATHTAKER ALPINE COASTER: For winter thrills off the slopes, look no further than the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. Riders will wind their way through over a mile of forest on an elevated track at speeds of up to 28mph. Located adjacent to the Elk Camp Restaurant, riders and passengers will be able to experience the thrilling ride during the day and during special Ullr Nights.
Reservations are required. Purchase in person at any ticket office, buy online, or call 866-857-8769 to reserve.
Alpine Coaster
BREATHTAKER ALPINE COASTER: For winter thrills off the slopes, look no further than the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. Riders will wind their way through over a mile of forest on an elevated track at speeds of up to 28mph. Located adjacent to the Elk Camp Restaurant, riders and passengers will be able to experience the thrilling ride during the day and during special Ullr Nights.
Reservations are required. Purchase in person at any ticket office, buy online, or call 866-857-8769 to reserve.
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Транспорт
There is a Bus Stop right outside the gate of The Ranch
If you're interested in taking the bus up/down valley, here is an easy to use trip planner that will give you pick up and drop off times. RFTA: Roaring Fork Transportation Authorityhttps://www.rfta.com/tripplanner/