Guidebook for Carbondale

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Guidebook for Carbondale

Food Scene

Local's favorite. Great people watching. Good food. Sometimes live events. Reservation recommended, especially on weekends.
62 locals recommend
Phat Thai
343 Main St
62 locals recommend
Local's favorite. Great people watching. Good food. Sometimes live events. Reservation recommended, especially on weekends.
YUM! These days on weekends, the early bird gets a table here, otherwise prepare for a two hour wait. Oh...the good ol' days of weekend walk ins, the secrets out! No reservations taken.
75 locals recommend
Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd St
75 locals recommend
YUM! These days on weekends, the early bird gets a table here, otherwise prepare for a two hour wait. Oh...the good ol' days of weekend walk ins, the secrets out! No reservations taken.
Shh....my favorite java run. Delicious homemade baked goodies, great sandwiches and fantabulous smoothies. Ask Owner Anders and the crew for some homemade whip cream!
7 locals recommend
Carbondale Creamery and Cafe
7 locals recommend
Shh....my favorite java run. Delicious homemade baked goodies, great sandwiches and fantabulous smoothies. Ask Owner Anders and the crew for some homemade whip cream!
I hear their burgers and brews are great.
37 locals recommend
Carbondale Beer Works
647 Main St
37 locals recommend
I hear their burgers and brews are great.
Owned by Charlie Chacos, who's family started the Village Smithy restaurant. Great java. Great atmosphere. Central location. Great coffee. Cool local mugs by Clay Center Artist, Giana Grossman.
33 locals recommend
Bonfire Coffee
433 Main St
33 locals recommend
Owned by Charlie Chacos, who's family started the Village Smithy restaurant. Great java. Great atmosphere. Central location. Great coffee. Cool local mugs by Clay Center Artist, Giana Grossman.
YUM! Local owner Nelson Oldham established this great coffee and burrito bar many moons ago. Consistent and delicious!
21 locals recommend
Dos Gringos Burritos
588 CO-133
21 locals recommend
YUM! Local owner Nelson Oldham established this great coffee and burrito bar many moons ago. Consistent and delicious!
Shhhh...serious local's secret. Owner Fiona is an AMAZING food artist! Her baked goods are to die for. Java's amazing and the ambiance is adorable! Big secret? The Tasmanian Honey! Ask for it on one of her bagels with butter. Tell her I sent you!
Granetta Panini
50 N 4th St
Shhhh...serious local's secret. Owner Fiona is an AMAZING food artist! Her baked goods are to die for. Java's amazing and the ambiance is adorable! Big secret? The Tasmanian Honey! Ask for it on one of her bagels with butter. Tell her I sent you!
Secret!!! FANTASTIC! Make a reservation, owned and run by a local. Delicious organic vegetarian and vegan fare.
The Beat
968 Main St
Secret!!! FANTASTIC! Make a reservation, owned and run by a local. Delicious organic vegetarian and vegan fare.
Awesome Asian Cuisine and great Sushi.
17 locals recommend
Ming's Cafe
934 CO-133
17 locals recommend
Awesome Asian Cuisine and great Sushi.
Solid Mexican fare.
7 locals recommend
Mi Casita Restaurant
580 Main St
7 locals recommend
Solid Mexican fare.
Fantastic eatery! Locally owned, great food and bar scene. The only thing is it's a bit noisy as the acoustics are not great, but it's worth it! I like going for a late lunch/early dinner, it's super quiet​ at that time.
23 locals recommend
Free Range Kitchen & Wine Bar
22864 2 Rivers Rd
23 locals recommend
Fantastic eatery! Locally owned, great food and bar scene. The only thing is it's a bit noisy as the acoustics are not great, but it's worth it! I like going for a late lunch/early dinner, it's super quiet​ at that time.
Great burgers and menu. Nice bar scene.
30 locals recommend
The Brick Pony Pub
202 Midland Ave
30 locals recommend
Great burgers and menu. Nice bar scene.
The name is a bit confusing, but don't let that stop you, because the food is fantastic! Google the menu! Worth the trip to Basalt.
40 locals recommend
Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
166 Midland Ave
40 locals recommend
The name is a bit confusing, but don't let that stop you, because the food is fantastic! Google the menu! Worth the trip to Basalt.
The trout is out of this world! Sit outside on the deck overlooking on the Frying Pan River and kick your feet up! Locals favorite and a great bar.
27 locals recommend
The Tipsy Trout
181 Basalt Center Cir
27 locals recommend
The trout is out of this world! Sit outside on the deck overlooking on the Frying Pan River and kick your feet up! Locals favorite and a great bar.
Tapas to Italian. To be honest it can be hit or miss. Google reviews on Yelp to decide for yourself. Indoor and outdoor seating.
40 locals recommend
Tempranillo Restaurant
165 Midland Ave
40 locals recommend
Tapas to Italian. To be honest it can be hit or miss. Google reviews on Yelp to decide for yourself. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Although I have not eaten there, I hear it's great.
Patina Bar + Grille
1054 CO-133
Although I have not eaten there, I hear it's great.

Drinks & Nightlife

New. Great ambiance! Live music.
12 locals recommend
Batch
358 Main St
12 locals recommend
New. Great ambiance! Live music.
Local's favorite distillery. Great music too!
47 locals recommend
Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn
150 Main St
47 locals recommend
Local's favorite distillery. Great music too!
Up in Aspen. The bus will get you there or drive. Great live music with national acts. Check their website for the calendar.
78 locals recommend
Belly Up
450 S Galena St
78 locals recommend
Up in Aspen. The bus will get you there or drive. Great live music with national acts. Check their website for the calendar.

Shopping

Willits is about 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen. Here you will find TONS of food places and great shopping. You'll find a Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and a really well stocked City Market.
7 locals recommend
Willits Town Center LLC
723 E Valley Rd
7 locals recommend
Willits is about 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen. Here you will find TONS of food places and great shopping. You'll find a Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and a really well stocked City Market.
We are SO blessed. Owner Harmony Scott designs and creates unique "Goddess Jewelry," with the feminine Spirit in mind. Let your sweetie know...she has a "Wish List!"
Harmony Scott Jewelry Design
199 Main St
We are SO blessed. Owner Harmony Scott designs and creates unique "Goddess Jewelry," with the feminine Spirit in mind. Let your sweetie know...she has a "Wish List!"

Essentials

About 15 minutes "upvalley" on your way to Aspen.
86 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
340 Reed St
86 locals recommend
About 15 minutes "upvalley" on your way to Aspen.
Centrally located. Clean.
Sopris Laundry-Carbondale
906 CO-133
Centrally located. Clean.
Open on Saturdays.
Roaring Fork Family Practice
978 Euclid Ave
Open on Saturdays.
Let's hope you don't need to visit! ER for urgent care.
8 locals recommend
Valley View Hospital
8 locals recommend
Let's hope you don't need to visit! ER for urgent care.
Let's hope this stays off your needs list. ER for urgent care.
Aspen Valley Hospital
401 Castle Creek Rd
Let's hope this stays off your needs list. ER for urgent care.
Best priced gas.
Cowen Center Convenience Store
980 Cowen Dr
Best priced gas.
Central location downtown
Carbondale Post Office
655 Main St
Central location downtown
Need a gym? Basketball, yoga. Local's community center. Indoor climbing wall. Tel: 970.510.1290
7 locals recommend
Carbondale Recreation and Community Center
567 Colorado Ave
7 locals recommend
Need a gym? Basketball, yoga. Local's community center. Indoor climbing wall. Tel: 970.510.1290
Not the best, but they now have more organics.
93 locals recommend
City Market
711 E Cooper Ave
93 locals recommend
Not the best, but they now have more organics.
If you need anything....
7 locals recommend
City Market Pharmacy
1051 CO-133
7 locals recommend
If you need anything....

Entertainment & Activities

Large multiplex theater in El Jebel.
23 locals recommend
Movieland 7
218 E Valley Rd
23 locals recommend
Large multiplex theater in El Jebel.
Local's favorite. Owners Bob and Cathy have remodeled this beautiful theater. You'll find them at the helm most evenings. A true labor of love with awesome independent films!
31 locals recommend
Crystal Theatre
427 Main St
31 locals recommend
Local's favorite. Owners Bob and Cathy have remodeled this beautiful theater. You'll find them at the helm most evenings. A true labor of love with awesome independent films!
El Jebel. Bowling anyone? Bar and food inside. About 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen.
12 locals recommend
Bowlski's
280 Favre Ln
12 locals recommend
El Jebel. Bowling anyone? Bar and food inside. About 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen.
There are no true words to describe True Nature Healing Arts. You simple MUST go there, to experience what local owners Deva and Eaden Shantey have created for our community. Part healing arts center with yoga, a day spa, massage, coffee and tea house, smoothies and an incredible Peace garden with edible plants, a labyrinth and a reflexology walk. Phenomenal gift shop if you're into crystals, essential oils and natural healing. As I said, seeing is experiencing!
23 locals recommend
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd St
23 locals recommend
There are no true words to describe True Nature Healing Arts. You simple MUST go there, to experience what local owners Deva and Eaden Shantey have created for our community. Part healing arts center with yoga, a day spa, massage, coffee and tea house, smoothies and an incredible Peace garden with edible plants, a labyrinth and a reflexology walk. Phenomenal gift shop if you're into crystals, essential oils and natural healing. As I said, seeing is experiencing!

Sightseeing

Great hike to the mill. Good for fall colors
23 locals recommend
Crystal Mill
11520 Co Rd 3
23 locals recommend
Great hike to the mill. Good for fall colors
Sweet town of Redstone. Great hikes, lovely riverside picnics. Dog friendly!
59 locals recommend
Redstone Historic District
59 locals recommend
Sweet town of Redstone. Great hikes, lovely riverside picnics. Dog friendly!
A must see. Absolutely wear layers. This is a high altitude environment. As they say about Colorado..."Wait 5 minutes and the weather will change." In the summers, you must do a park and ride to the trail head.
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
143 locals recommend
A must see. Absolutely wear layers. This is a high altitude environment. As they say about Colorado..."Wait 5 minutes and the weather will change." In the summers, you must do a park and ride to the trail head.
Pine Creek is my favorite place to x-country ski. You can ski up to the cookhouse and have an amazing (somewhat pricey) meal. Great holiday treat and/or romantic getaway. Worth the ski in. You MUST have a reservation.
38 locals recommend
Pine Creek Cookhouse
12500 Castle Creek Rd
38 locals recommend
Pine Creek is my favorite place to x-country ski. You can ski up to the cookhouse and have an amazing (somewhat pricey) meal. Great holiday treat and/or romantic getaway. Worth the ski in. You MUST have a reservation.
Amazing hike to the Ghost Town of Ashcroft. Outside of Aspen proper.
8 locals recommend
Ashcroft
8 locals recommend
Amazing hike to the Ghost Town of Ashcroft. Outside of Aspen proper.
Soak anyone? Great for families too. The spa and vapor caves are not to be missed. Massage available.
192 locals recommend
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River St
192 locals recommend
Soak anyone? Great for families too. The spa and vapor caves are not to be missed. Massage available.
Our newest hot springs. A little cooler ambiance, then the Hot Springs Pool. Either works for a good soak!
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial St
148 locals recommend
Our newest hot springs. A little cooler ambiance, then the Hot Springs Pool. Either works for a good soak!

Getting Around

We are BLESSED to have true public transportation. The buses run ON TIME, with many opportunities to board. You can ride from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs and all the way to Aspen. If you want to experience the Aspen nightlife and avoid a DUI, ride the bus!
23 locals recommend
RFTA Carbondale Park and Ride Bus Stop
299 CO-133
23 locals recommend
We are BLESSED to have true public transportation. The buses run ON TIME, with many opportunities to board. You can ride from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs and all the way to Aspen. If you want to experience the Aspen nightlife and avoid a DUI, ride the bus!