Location: Grand Lake
Top Things to do in Grand Lake
Top 7 Free Things to do in Grand Lake, Colorado (CO)
Grand Lake is a statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The population was 471 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Grand Lake
1. The Quacker Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By csu70 - Aurora, United States
This is such a fun shop to stop into when you are on Main Street in Grand Lake! Hundreds of Rubber Ducks of every size and persuasion and delicious Home Made Fudge for sale, as an added bonus! Even though the shop had already closed, the owner saw our granddaughters peering through the front window and reopened just for us! After our big purchase of one Unicorn rubber ducky and one Dalmatian rubber ducky we will be dropping by every time we are in Grand Lake to add to the collections.
2. Never Summer Mountain Products
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Outdoor clothing and equipment store in the heart of Grand Lake, Colorado on the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Located along the Continental Divide Trail we have a large selection of outdoor apparel, camping gear, hiking shoes, and bear can rentals as well as Swimwear, Kayaks, and Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs). During the winter months we also offer Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe rentals.
3. Studio 8369
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Voted Best of Grand County Art Galleries in 2017 and again in 2018 this is the working studio of artist/owners Laura Kratz Fine Art and Keith Kratz Photography. 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. 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 Jason Sacran, Pem Dunn, Larry DeGraff, Ann Loveless, Paul Kethley and others are in this "Destination Gallery" Located on the historic boardwalk of beautiful Grand Lake.
Reviewed By SuzanneAussie - Houston, United States
What a delight to discover this wonderful gallery in the heart of Grand Lake! Studio 8369 offers stunning paintings, pottery and photography, featuring local artists. We could not resist doing our souvenir shopping here and will be back the next time we visit Grand Lake. We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly owner, Keith. A must-stop when you’re in town.
4. Bowen Gulch Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
This is an eight mile, one way hiking trail through unsurpassed natural beauty.
5. Grand Lake Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 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 teenakay51 - Muscle Shoals, United States
This was our first stop in Grand Lake. We received great information. She recommended a place for lunch, a waterfall hike, where to go in RMNP for short hikes, gave us maps, and even highlighted our choices for us!
6. The Beach at Grand Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By gmarcc2018 - Wichita, United States
Beautiful area. Several picnic tables, Grab a to-go lunch at one of the many restaurants And enjoy the lake up close. Grassy area for play nearby.
7. Lariat Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By cooljeff2015 - Longport, United States
I’ve been sipping the suds at this place for 20+ years. No frills bar. Haven’t had a burger in a while but they are good. This place can be crazy busy at times, or completely dead. It’s a wave place in that respect. Owned by nice people with a pool table, fooseball and pinball machine. Stop in for a beer in a classic grand lake place.
