5 year anniversary trip to Colorado summary bc we crushed it && think you need to hit up this trip too!
Restaurant Recommendations:
- Daylight Donuts Breckenridge: Josh recommends the glazed (he's a purist) & I recommend the chocolate cake with peanut butter & Oreos
- Downstairs at Erics: we recommend the pizza sticks & the pizza
- Kirby Cosmo's BBQ Bar: pulled brisket & banana cream pie...need I say more?
- Torchy's Tacos: the tacos are bomb, the burritos are tasty && the queso is SO spicy (recommend getting it without cilantro, unless that's your jam)
- The Walnut Room: some of THE BEST pizza at such a hole in the wall place. Good drinks, great cheese bread (on wheat) && even better pizza (thin crust is my jammm).
- Voodoo Donuts: 10/10 recommend, but we've realized that we are more a donut for dessert person bc these are SO sweet to eat in the early morning -- Josh says get the maple bacon
- Improper City (Brewery): spiked kombucha on tap makes this MY KIND OF PLACE, but the other drinks are great too & they almost always have a food truck so you can grab some grub while you are at it.
- Insomnia Cookies: just go for the original chocolate chunk -- it's the move.
- In & Out: get the burger && share the fries (unless you're like us and haven't eaten in hours, then get your own dang fries & maybe two burgers). Josh got a shake & said it was good (but not as good as Chickfila), but be prepared to wait. The line moves quickly but stretches on into eternity
Adventure Recommendations:
- Snowmobiling: the drive is a little long from Breck, but the opportunity to go off on your own, but stay on well labeled paths is perfect for the adventure junky. The guides are super sweet & knowledgeable and you can rent additional gear if you need it. We didn't rent the goggles, but Josh got windburn, so we recommend renting the goggles instead of just using sunglasses. Also bring a neck gaiter to keep your nose & neck warm. Probs a necessity.
- Red Rocks Amphitheater: the views are STUNNING! I've heard they are the best at sunrise, but we drove from Breck to Denver for the day, so we weren't waking up that early, but the rocks were just as gorgeous in the afternoon. It was a gorgeous day and we had such a nice walk around to explore & take pictures.
Accommodations:
- Cozy Login Alma: although it was a bit of a drive from Breck, we loved the location of this cabin. It was perfection to walk outside and basically see just snow & mountains. The balcony off the master upstairs was gorgeous and I enjoyed a cup of cocoa out there in the mornings. It was a quick 15-20 minute drive into downtown Breck each day and the roads were well plowed, so we didn't mind. The only disadvantage was that we did need to plan ahead for meals & such. The first night we wanted sweets after I made stuffed shells for dinner at the cabin so we drove to the Alma Mart & grabbed some Ben & Jerrys.
- Mountain Thunder Lodge: in the heart of downtown Breck, this lodge feels like you are staying in your own little cabin, but is close to everything you need. If you aren't looking to make the drive into town each day, this is the stay for you!
A few other tips:
- If you are looking to get some groceries, you'll need to drive into Breck and go to City Market -- this is a Kroger based store so if you have a Kroger number, you can use your number to get all the good deals.
- If you are going in the winter, don't cheap on warm clothes. A very warm jacket can make all of the difference. Also snow boots (or at least water proof shoes) & something to keep your ears warm is a necessity. Us Florida people suffered a little bit, but are very thankful for friends who lent us their winter clothes.
Can't wait to share where we go next!
XOXO,
Hil