The Mountain Getaway Of Grand Lake



When You drive into Grand Lake, the Sombrero Stables
are the first thing you see.



Only one gas station, not too cheap!

 

Truly a mountain market with the old,
wooden floors and old fashion meat
counter.  Vacationers stop for ice.



There are many lodges and cabins located in downtown
Grand Lake.  If you are coming in on the weekend, You
need a reservation in advance - it is high season until
school starts.

 

Small part of the Cold Springs Nursery
located handy on main street
Picture Perfect.



Grand lake is small but has a beautiful view in every direction.
Vacationers must be in awe when they drive into town, this
is the entrance.

 

Best hamburgers in town and not a
parking place left at lunch time.

Grand Lake is very proud of the new Rocky Mountain
Repertory theatre which gives us 4 production each summer.
We are looking forward to seeing Almost Heaven, The Songs
of John Denver in September.



Coffee shops and ice cream places
are the big hang-outs.



With school starting, we will see
more of these.





Grand Lakes Library is exceptional
for a small town



Grand Lake has many cute shops, one
of a kind, owner operated.

 

The family out for some Sunday boating, Grand Lake
pier in the background



Downtown cabins for rent have conformed
to the rustic, mountain look with natural
landscaping.

          

















The Grand Lake downtown park with pavilion, used
for pancake breakfast, bingo, Buffalo Bar B-Q  days,
Art and Craft fairs, Bluegrass Music Festivals



Sculpture beside the Library

 

The rustic detailing of this original cabin
  off main street, adds to the charm.



Area of the park, no cement sidewalks - all boardwalks in
the town of Grand Lake.



Porches were an important feature of the early building style


Since the town's beginning as a summer ground for Ute and Arapaho Indians, Grand Lake has been a tourist destination and is enjoyed for its stunning beauty, recreational potential and casual, therapeutic ambiance.  Boating has always been a popular diversion for visitors and residents.
It is impossible to capture the charm of Grand Lake in a blog or two.