Robin's Guidebook

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Robin's Guidebook

Food scene

Excellent Dining and shopping!
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Gunnison
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Excellent Dining and shopping!
Great outdoor patio on the river, amazing food. Dinner only, I recommend getting a reservation .
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Garlic Mike's
2674 CO-135
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Great outdoor patio on the river, amazing food. Dinner only, I recommend getting a reservation .
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High Alpine Brewing Company
111 N Main St
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A menu featuring BBQ & comfort sides in an easygoing space with eclectic interiors & patio seating.
5 B's BBQ
405 West Tomichi Avenue
A menu featuring BBQ & comfort sides in an easygoing space with eclectic interiors & patio seating.
** if you are celiac they have the best GF crust in town here, and it is safe to eat, the owner is celiac and they do not cross contaminate** COME GRAB A SLICE! 800 W Tomichi Gunnison, CO 81230 Mon, Thurs, Friday, Saturday 11:00AM – 9:00PM​ Tuesday & Wednesday- CLOSED Sunday 12:00PM –9:00PM ​ Phone: (970) 641-5255
Pie-Zan's
800 West Tomichi Avenue
** if you are celiac they have the best GF crust in town here, and it is safe to eat, the owner is celiac and they do not cross contaminate** COME GRAB A SLICE! 800 W Tomichi Gunnison, CO 81230 Mon, Thurs, Friday, Saturday 11:00AM – 9:00PM​ Tuesday & Wednesday- CLOSED Sunday 12:00PM –9:00PM ​ Phone: (970) 641-5255
Mario's Pizza & Pasta
213 W Tomichi Ave
"Blackstock Bistro serves made from scratch American cuisine brough to by Chef and Owner Luke Martin. Featuring an array of small plates and sides that are great for sharing as well as an entree menu that is diverse and full of flavor. From the bar we offer original and classic cocktail and martinis, wine by the glass and bottle, draft and bottle beer. Happy hour from 3-6pm" **recommend reservations, they are closed on Sundays. Outside patio is awesome in the summer, and the upstairs lounge area is great for small private gatherings. The food is consistently amazing. They are celiac friendly. ** https://www.blackstockbistro.com/full-menu
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Blackstock Bistro
122 W Tomichi Ave
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"Blackstock Bistro serves made from scratch American cuisine brough to by Chef and Owner Luke Martin. Featuring an array of small plates and sides that are great for sharing as well as an entree menu that is diverse and full of flavor. From the bar we offer original and classic cocktail and martinis, wine by the glass and bottle, draft and bottle beer. Happy hour from 3-6pm" **recommend reservations, they are closed on Sundays. Outside patio is awesome in the summer, and the upstairs lounge area is great for small private gatherings. The food is consistently amazing. They are celiac friendly. ** https://www.blackstockbistro.com/full-menu

Sightseeing

Surrounded by national forest at 9300 feet, Taylor Park Reservoir provides a big mountain playground for a range of outdoor activities. It’s located about 13 miles northeast of Almont in Gunnison County. The Taylor Park Dam was built in 1937 to dam the Taylor River. Water sports are the main draw in Taylor Canyon. From rafting to fishing to boating, it’s all top notch here. Most access the 2000 surface acre Taylor Park Reservoir the front range via Cottonwood Pass in Buena Vista. For supplies stop by the Taylor Park Trading Post, established in 1940. There are cabins for rent there, the Colorado Dream Ranch RV Park for trailer camping, the Nuggets Cafe for good eatin’, and the general store and gift shop. It’s closest enough to walk to the lake from the Trading Post. Biking Mountain biking is world class in this region of Colorado. It’s home to famous Doctor Park Trail, which will lead you down 6 adrenaline filled miles of descent. Taylor Park Marina – It’s a full service marina with boat rentals, fishing equipment, camping supplies, a bait shop, liquor store and restaurant. Situated on the south side of the lake, Taylor Park Marina is open seasonally from mid May to late September. You can call ahead to the Mac-N-Gnaw Grill to order, 970-641-2922. Both Taylor Park Reservoir and Taylor River provide exceptional fishing opportunities. Each section of Taylor River offers a unique fishing opportunity, so you could spends day fishing different spots. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon, and northern pike. The most notorious stretch of the Taylor River is the half mile just below the dam. It’s known to have some of the biggest stream-born trout in the contiguous United States, mostly in thanks to the dam kicking back protein-rich Mysis Shrimp. It’s catch and release at this part year round. Some fish reach over 10 pounds. Hiking There is a plethora of world class hiking in the region. Make Taylor Park Reservoir a basecamp and go exploring. You can rent a Jeep or ATV nearby and take on a number of exciting off road challenges. Tincup Pass is a rugged 4×4 road that leads you over the Continental Divide to Nathrop, just south of Buena Vista. Rafting Rafting the Taylor River is available seasonally through a few different outfitters. There are three main sections of varying difficulty, all below the dam. They are the Upper, Middle and Lower Taylor sections. Tours are led in the morning or afternoon. Kayaking is also common when the conditions are good. Families with younger kids can raft the Lower section, which is the mildest. The landscape through Taylor Canyon is defined by high walls and beautiful evergreens. Rock Climbing There are rock climbing ascents in the summer months in different parts of Taylor Canyon. In addition to Cottonwood Pass, which most take to access Taylor Park, and Tincup Pass, which requires a high-clearance 4×4, there is outstanding scenery in every other direction. Head south for a 30 mile drive to explore Tincup, Pitkin and Ohio City. All three former mining towns are rich in history and worthy of a visit. Total trip to Ohio City takes 1.5 hour. At Pitkin you can head over Waunita Pass, a short, but stunning drive through the forest.
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Taylor Park Reservoir
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Surrounded by national forest at 9300 feet, Taylor Park Reservoir provides a big mountain playground for a range of outdoor activities. It’s located about 13 miles northeast of Almont in Gunnison County. The Taylor Park Dam was built in 1937 to dam the Taylor River. Water sports are the main draw in Taylor Canyon. From rafting to fishing to boating, it’s all top notch here. Most access the 2000 surface acre Taylor Park Reservoir the front range via Cottonwood Pass in Buena Vista. For supplies stop by the Taylor Park Trading Post, established in 1940. There are cabins for rent there, the Colorado Dream Ranch RV Park for trailer camping, the Nuggets Cafe for good eatin’, and the general store and gift shop. It’s closest enough to walk to the lake from the Trading Post. Biking Mountain biking is world class in this region of Colorado. It’s home to famous Doctor Park Trail, which will lead you down 6 adrenaline filled miles of descent. Taylor Park Marina – It’s a full service marina with boat rentals, fishing equipment, camping supplies, a bait shop, liquor store and restaurant. Situated on the south side of the lake, Taylor Park Marina is open seasonally from mid May to late September. You can call ahead to the Mac-N-Gnaw Grill to order, 970-641-2922. Both Taylor Park Reservoir and Taylor River provide exceptional fishing opportunities. Each section of Taylor River offers a unique fishing opportunity, so you could spends day fishing different spots. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon, and northern pike. The most notorious stretch of the Taylor River is the half mile just below the dam. It’s known to have some of the biggest stream-born trout in the contiguous United States, mostly in thanks to the dam kicking back protein-rich Mysis Shrimp. It’s catch and release at this part year round. Some fish reach over 10 pounds. Hiking There is a plethora of world class hiking in the region. Make Taylor Park Reservoir a basecamp and go exploring. You can rent a Jeep or ATV nearby and take on a number of exciting off road challenges. Tincup Pass is a rugged 4×4 road that leads you over the Continental Divide to Nathrop, just south of Buena Vista. Rafting Rafting the Taylor River is available seasonally through a few different outfitters. There are three main sections of varying difficulty, all below the dam. They are the Upper, Middle and Lower Taylor sections. Tours are led in the morning or afternoon. Kayaking is also common when the conditions are good. Families with younger kids can raft the Lower section, which is the mildest. The landscape through Taylor Canyon is defined by high walls and beautiful evergreens. Rock Climbing There are rock climbing ascents in the summer months in different parts of Taylor Canyon. In addition to Cottonwood Pass, which most take to access Taylor Park, and Tincup Pass, which requires a high-clearance 4×4, there is outstanding scenery in every other direction. Head south for a 30 mile drive to explore Tincup, Pitkin and Ohio City. All three former mining towns are rich in history and worthy of a visit. Total trip to Ohio City takes 1.5 hour. At Pitkin you can head over Waunita Pass, a short, but stunning drive through the forest.
Alpine Tunnel is a 1,772 ft (540 m) narrow gauge railroad tunnel located east of Pitkin, Colorado on the former Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad route from Denver to Gunnison. At an elevation of 11,523 feet (3,512 m), it was the first tunnel constructed through the Continental Divide in Colorado, and according to the U.S. Forest Service "remains the highest railroad tunnel and the longest narrow gauge tunnel in North America." However, it did not last long in service. Construction began in January 1880 and was scheduled to last for six months but instead dragged on until July 1882, and the line was abandoned in 1910 due to minor damage in the tunnel. Now the tunnel is sealed shut and the remaining trackbed serves as a trail for hikers and bicyclists.
Alpine Tunnel west portal
Alpine Tunnel is a 1,772 ft (540 m) narrow gauge railroad tunnel located east of Pitkin, Colorado on the former Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad route from Denver to Gunnison. At an elevation of 11,523 feet (3,512 m), it was the first tunnel constructed through the Continental Divide in Colorado, and according to the U.S. Forest Service "remains the highest railroad tunnel and the longest narrow gauge tunnel in North America." However, it did not last long in service. Construction began in January 1880 and was scheduled to last for six months but instead dragged on until July 1882, and the line was abandoned in 1910 due to minor damage in the tunnel. Now the tunnel is sealed shut and the remaining trackbed serves as a trail for hikers and bicyclists.
Great trail ride to a nice summer cafe, Frenchy’s and a gift shop. Location: Latitude: 38.75444, Longitude: -106.47778. GhostTowns.com Description: The first placer gold was found in the Tin Cup area in 1859, and the first big strike in 1879. Tin Cup got its name from one of the prospectors that carried out his gold dust in a tin cup. The underworld ruled Tin Cup and there never really was any law. Every time an honest sheriff would arrive, he would be told what to do by the leaders of the underworld. If he didn't comply, he was killed. And so the cemetery at Tin Cup is filled with honest sheriffs and other good people that did not comply with the underworlds demands. Around the turn of the century there was said to be about 2000 people here and shortly after that the population dwindeled. Now there are only ruins and a popular recreation area. More information and images can be found here. PitkinColorado.com Description: Even if you don't know exactly where it is, or how to get there, chances are you've probably at least heard of Tin Cup. It's a breath of fresh air, photogenic, pastoral, and the quintessential "get away from everything" kind of place that is fun to find. But contrary to what you might have thought, Tin Cup is not a ghost town. This misconception is probably a result of the fact that almost all local residences are very old cabins that have been restored to original condition - giving it the appearance of a town that has not changed in the last 150 years. The western flank of the Continental Divide had for centuries been home to the Ute Indians. Captain Zebulon M. Pike reportedly reached the area in 1806 while exploring territory acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. But it wasn't until the 1850's as prospectors were returning east after being discouraged in efforts to find their fortunes in the California goldfields, that the Rockies began to attract non-Indian visitors. James Taylor, an 18-year-old Georgian is the first reported white man to settle in the Taylor Park area, which makes up most of the Tin Cup District's land area. There are only a couple businesses in Tin Cup, a small store/gift shop in the middle of town, and Frenchy's, a small log cabin restaurant (with a colorful past!) where you can enjoy a great burger, or dessert. They're not always open; but the sign out front will clearly let you know whether they're Open or Closed. Take a few minutes to visit the old cemetery. It contains Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish sections. Tin Cup can be accessed from Cottonwood Pass west of Buena Vista, from Taylor Canyon east of Almont, and from the beautiful Cumberland Pass which exits from the north end of Pitkin. Tin Cup has a colorful past, and for an excellent account of the history of the area as well as some entertaining reading, we recommend you pick up "Colorado's Alluring Tin Cup" by Conrad F. Schader; it provides an entertaining account of the Tin Cup District, its settlements, people, and mines. The book is available in the small store across from Frenchy's, as well as many book stores throughout Colorado.
Tincup
Great trail ride to a nice summer cafe, Frenchy’s and a gift shop. Location: Latitude: 38.75444, Longitude: -106.47778. GhostTowns.com Description: The first placer gold was found in the Tin Cup area in 1859, and the first big strike in 1879. Tin Cup got its name from one of the prospectors that carried out his gold dust in a tin cup. The underworld ruled Tin Cup and there never really was any law. Every time an honest sheriff would arrive, he would be told what to do by the leaders of the underworld. If he didn't comply, he was killed. And so the cemetery at Tin Cup is filled with honest sheriffs and other good people that did not comply with the underworlds demands. Around the turn of the century there was said to be about 2000 people here and shortly after that the population dwindeled. Now there are only ruins and a popular recreation area. More information and images can be found here. PitkinColorado.com Description: Even if you don't know exactly where it is, or how to get there, chances are you've probably at least heard of Tin Cup. It's a breath of fresh air, photogenic, pastoral, and the quintessential "get away from everything" kind of place that is fun to find. But contrary to what you might have thought, Tin Cup is not a ghost town. This misconception is probably a result of the fact that almost all local residences are very old cabins that have been restored to original condition - giving it the appearance of a town that has not changed in the last 150 years. The western flank of the Continental Divide had for centuries been home to the Ute Indians. Captain Zebulon M. Pike reportedly reached the area in 1806 while exploring territory acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. But it wasn't until the 1850's as prospectors were returning east after being discouraged in efforts to find their fortunes in the California goldfields, that the Rockies began to attract non-Indian visitors. James Taylor, an 18-year-old Georgian is the first reported white man to settle in the Taylor Park area, which makes up most of the Tin Cup District's land area. There are only a couple businesses in Tin Cup, a small store/gift shop in the middle of town, and Frenchy's, a small log cabin restaurant (with a colorful past!) where you can enjoy a great burger, or dessert. They're not always open; but the sign out front will clearly let you know whether they're Open or Closed. Take a few minutes to visit the old cemetery. It contains Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish sections. Tin Cup can be accessed from Cottonwood Pass west of Buena Vista, from Taylor Canyon east of Almont, and from the beautiful Cumberland Pass which exits from the north end of Pitkin. Tin Cup has a colorful past, and for an excellent account of the history of the area as well as some entertaining reading, we recommend you pick up "Colorado's Alluring Tin Cup" by Conrad F. Schader; it provides an entertaining account of the Tin Cup District, its settlements, people, and mines. The book is available in the small store across from Frenchy's, as well as many book stores throughout Colorado.