Top Rated Parks to Visit in Winter Park

"80 acres of Chautauqua Park (pronounced shuh-TAW-kwuh) is located right next to Open Space Mountain Park trails, Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium, and Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Its history dates back to over 100 years ago when Boulder City started preserving wild lands. Now, it gives its visitors an opportunity for unstructured interaction with nature."

"Bring your picnic to one of Boulder’s favorite parks, Chautauqua Park, located at the base of the famous Flatiron Mountains. If you drive here, beware that parking can be limited. We prefer to take the quick and easy bus. Boulder’s public transportation system is excellent."

"This historic landmark park is the gateway to Boulder’s most magnificent slab of open space adjoining the iconic Flatirons; its wide, lush lawn attracts picnicking families, sunbathers, Frisbee folk and students..."

"The Valmont Bike Park is open to the public 365 days a year from dawn to dusk and available for use by cyclists of all ages. While no bikes or safety equipment is available for rent at the park, nearby bike shops do offer rentals to residents for a nominal fee. The 42-acre park offers natural surface cycling terrain for training and entertainment purposes."

"Valmont Bike Park is a cycling terrain park with 42 acres of natural surfaces offering varied amenities for different riding abilities and styles."

"Golden has an interesting history that stretches back to the early days of the 19th century when the area was mostly wild and unexplored. Clear Creek History Park is located on Arapahoe Street near the downtown area and features an impressive collection of historic buildings, including barns, cabins, and a one-room schoolhouse. The park’s distinct areas are connected by well-marked paths that offer visitors the opportunity to stretch their legs and breathe lots of fresh mountain air while getting interesting insights into the area’s past."

"Explore the life of a homesteader by walking through this re-created pioneer settlement. Here, original and replica 19th-century buildings – a cabin, two-seat outhouse, root cellar, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and smokehouse – take visitors back in time. Self-guided tours are easy and fun. Alternatively, come when experts in period dress work the homestead and teach about life back when Golden was the Wild West; check the website for these special event dates."

"Get outside and see how Golden’s early settlers worked and played in the late 1800s (1867–1915, to be precise) at the Golden History Park. The park is ideally located along Clear Creek in downtown Golden. Its outdoor setting recreates the look and feel of a late 1800s mountain ranch complete with gardens, a working blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and chicken coop (chickens included)."

"Boasting one of the largest grassy knolls and located in the heart of Boulder, Scott Carpenter Park is perfect for adults and children alike. The Scott Carpenter pool sits next door and is perfect for those hot Front Range days. Kites flying high against the backdrop of the Flatirons, children playing on the Rocket Ship playground, and hard-bodies bathing in the Colorado sun are just a few of the sights you'll see when you spend the day at Scott Carpenter."

"Of all of the times we've been to Boulder, we didn't know this wonderful park existed until now. Located on 30th Street and Arapahoe Avenue, Scott Carpenter Park has sprawling green spaces, trees, and a gorgeous mountain view. Whether you want to visit the unique space-themed playground, swim in the pool, have a picnic, or visit the skate park, this park is sure to keep the whole family entertained all day."

"Foothills Community Park is the perfect place to kick around a soccer ball, pack a picnic, let the kiddos play on some one-of-kind playground equipment that includes a rock climbing wall, and all in the shadow of the rolling Boulder Foothills. Tucked away in North Boulder, you'll be able to avoid the crowds of parks located in the center of town. Several open-air shelters can be reserved for BBQs and other large gatherings."

"A pleasant park along the south banks of Boulder Creek with plenty of grassy areas for picnicking and playing. It's a popular starting point for tubers too, with lots of entry points and small rapids."

"Etai’s Bakery Cafe is a thriving institution that features four full-service restaurants, six bakery-cafes, a catering company, and an American-style bakery. The cafe is one of the best in the area, offering a cozy indoor dining space, outdoor dining, fast and amicable service, a juice bar, and a wide assortment of food and beverages. You can expect a one-customer service at this spot, as even the offerings can be made based on your preference or dietary restrictions."

"If you are on East Campus, visit the Biotech Building for coffee, tea, lattes, cappuccinos, espresso and breakfast foods available all day."

"Create your own omelet or crepe at this popular and intimate cafe. The "Boulder" omelet features broccoli, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese and is topped with pesto or salsa. Foolish's huevos are served on a crepe with black beans, house potatoes, veggies and cheese, and then topped with two eggs (any style) and salsa."

"Foolish Craig’s has been a Downtown Boulder favorite for over two decades. Check out their menu with 14 dishes under $10. Stop in for breakfast or lunch (7:30 am to 3 pm daily) to see what all the Foolishness is all about!"

"My mother and I found this restaurant by chance when driving down Pearl St. It looked fun and unique so we gave it a shot. The front/outside of the…"

"Aqua Fleur Day Spa offers a wide variety of treatments, including wedding consultations, cuts, and coloring for your hair. If it's your muscles and tendons that are in need of some work, hot stone massage, wellness massage, prenatal massage will work wonders for you. May we also recommend, Aqua Fleur's Signature Pedicure, complete with a warm footbath while you rest in luxurious pedicure massage chairs."

"This delightful spa offers a variety of pampering, including hair cuts, coloring, and styling. Some of their other offerings are waxing, laser hair treatment, and hair extensions. At Finishing Touch you'll also find a mixed bag of massages that will perfectly address any aliment, sore muscle, or tweaked tendon."

"The official spa of the esteemed Hotel Boulderado, Marianna's L'Esthetique Medi Spa is located downtown, with an interior that's painted with calming scenes from the Greek Islands, an homage to Marianna's homeland. A go-to for regular patrons who count on Marianna's ability to refresh and create more youthful-looking appearance — through advanced skincare techniques, facials, sculpting, whitening and waxing — the spa is also renowned for its full-body massages, wraps and relaxation treatments. Try This: The spa's unique AquaTherapy menu includes the Thalassa Algae Bath, infused with algae from the Brittany Coast, containing nourishing minerals and antioxidants to smooth, revitalize and help flush toxins."

"The official spa of Hotel Boulderado, Marianna's L' Esthetique Medi Spa is the perfect retreat for you during your stay in Boulder. The basics are all represented at this spa, including hair removals, peels, mani/pedis, facials, and wedding party packages. For something special, try the Aegean Body Polish, which blends essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender, and basil, with sea salt, to "exfoliate, smooth, hydrate, and invigorate the whole body"."

"In true steakhouse fashion, Steakhouse No. 316 invites an atmosphere of a dark dining room, sultry cocktails, old-world art, and red velvet booths for extra flare. But the steaks from its prime butcher shop at this fanciful restaurant, steal the show. Serving up everything from a whiskey dry-aged rib-eye to a tomahawk rib-eye for two, there is something for everyone."

"Dishes inspired by northern Italy’s Friuli region graces the white tablecloths at this rustically elegant space where the only thing more impeccable than the wine list is the service.Why go: To indulge. This is not everyday food, and the owners—the head chef and master sommelier, who met working at the French Laundry—have resumes peppered with the most prestigious awards in the industry (think: James Beard Foundation). Treat your table (bill be damned) with the Friulano Tradizionale tasting menu.Price: Blowout"

"Enjoy chef Kelly Jeun and chef Eduardo Valle Lobo’s luxurious 4-course menu with two options per course along with some incredible by-the-glass offerings all weekend. Reserve here for Frasca’s Valentine's Menu ($200/person), offered Feb. 12-14, 2021. Or, dine in Frasca’s Yurt Village or new Alpenglobes for an exquisite tasting menu ($250/person with optional wine pairings), reservable here."

"The restaurant has earned not one but three James Beard awards. The most exciting of those was when Frasca made the finals for the James Beard Outstanding Restaurant category, which is like winning the Oscar of all Oscar awards for deliciousness and quality. Frasca also has the Best Chef in the Southwest and has been lauded for its wine service."