11 Best Things to Do in Edwards, Colorado

© Bearcat Stables

Bearcat Stables is one of the top stables in the Vail Valley, providing horseback rides for the folks and families in Colorado since 1998. Located in the Rocky Mountains on the Bearden Homestead that was settled in the early 1900's, Bearcat Stables offer not only horseback rides but also unforgettable adventures. Each ride allows participants to learn about a bit of American history while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the Cordillera Valley. The stables offer a range of horseback rides, from the short one hour trips to four day excursions to Aspen. The ranch is also frequently used for parties, weddings, and sleigh ride dinners.

2701 Squaw Creek Rd, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-1578

© Vail Valley Anglers

If you are in Edwards staying in one of the famous Vail or Beaver Creek resorts and want to indulge in your passion for fishing, contact Vail Valley Anglers. They are the perfect source for everything about fishing, from useful tips and information on their blog to the wide selection of high quality fly fishing gear and a range of fishing trips. They have everything you need for a fun day on the water. Book one of their fly fishing trip with their team of professional guides, or, if you prefer going alone, check out their up-to-date Colorado fishing reports. Their shop is located a short drive from the Riverwalk in Edwards, Colorado.

97 Main St E102, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 877-926-0900

© Beaver Creek Hiking Center

Beaver Creek Hiking Center in Edwards, Colorado, makes hiking more than just a bit of exercise with breathtaking views. Their hikes include wine excursions, picnics, and all sorts of guided adventures for every age and skill level. Their Nature Valley Hike is an easy hike that starts every day at 11 a.m. just outside the Spruce Saddle Lodge. Hike and Wine Excursions take hikers to Beaver Lake before stopping at the deck at Beano’s Cabin for a wine, cheese, and meat pairing. Rise and Shine Hike is a great combination of hiking, fitness, cardio, and stretching. For the more adventurous there is a Colorado 13er, 14er, peak ascent, all-day adventure to the tallest Colorado peaks.

Edwards, Co, Phone: 970-754-5373

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The golf courses at the Club at Cordillera are known for offering mountain golf at its very best. Designed by Tom Fazio, the club’s Valley Course stretches along the Eagle River as it runs through Vail Valley. Because of its southern exposure, this course has warmer temperatures that ensure a longer golf season. It is suitable for golfers of all skill levels and all ages with its challenging but highly rewarding layout. The Valley Course has wide open fairways and large ripple in the greens and fairways. Located inside the Valley Clubhouse is the Chaparral restaurant, an upscale eatery with panoramic views of the verdant countryside.

655 Clubhouse Drive, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-3500

© Rocky Mountain Silver and Beads

Rocky Mountain Silver & Beads is a charming shop located in Edwards, Colorado offering handcrafted jewelry, beads, gemstones, and fine art made in Colorado. The shop mostly focuses on supporting local artists from the Rocky Mountains, Native American artists from New Mexico and Arizona, and artists from Colorado and California. Objects made of turquoise are among the most sought-after items in the store. There are also beads of all kinds, from nature-made from the earth and sea as well as glass beads and beads made from other man-made stones. The store frequently offers classes. There are metalworking and wire-wrapping classes on Mondays, bead embroidery classes on Wednesdays, and classes teaching making necklaces, bracelets, and pendants on Fridays or Saturdays.

175 Main St c106, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-1006

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The philosophy of getting food from farm to table is alive and well at the Edwards Corner Farmers Market. The market is the town’s favorite source of regionally and seasonally grown and produced herbs, fresh fruit and vegetables, and other food items. Every Saturday morning from June to September, local professional chefs, families, and visitors spend hours strolling through the market picking up fresh produce, indulging in a warm pastry from local bakeries or picking up ready-made lunch for later. They get to talk to the farmers who grow the food and the farmers get to learn what is in demand. The market also carries clothing, crafts, artisan cheese, floral bouquets, essential oils, and more. The market is located across from the Edwards Riverwalk, a popular shopping destination.

56 Edwards Village Blvd, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-6226

© Zino Ristorante

Zino Ristorante is a popular family owned and operated Italian restaurant in downtown Edwards, Colorado, a place where locals go for family celebrations and business lunches with important clients. The restaurant is upscale and large, with traditional décor and a famous dramatic staircase that leads to the second floor. Piemontese-trained Chef Haley changes his Mediterranean-inspired menu two times a year and uses only the best seasonal and preferably local ingredients. His burrata and house-made pastas are everyone’s favorites. Zino has extensive wine list with mostly Italian wines, offering something for every budget and every taste. The large and lively upstairs bar is known for excellent cocktails and a good selection of craft beers.

The Riverwalk 27 Main Street, #101, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-0777

© Larkburger Edwards

Larkburger was born in 1999 when it appeared on the menu at the renowned Larkspur Restaurant in Vail, Colorado and became an instant hit. The restaurant’s chef Thomas Salamunovich realized that a perfectly made all-natural gourmet burger would be loved by anyone anywhere, so he opened Larkburger restaurant in Edwards in 2006, selling only Larkburgers. The restaurant is a quick, casual counter-serve eatery mostly serving the favorite all-American combo of burgers and fries, but with one serious difference. It is food made to perfection using all natural, impeccably selected ingredients, and it rivals in taste and quality any gourmet dishes. There are no preservatives or additives; the burgers are made from all-natural Black Angus beef and all sauces and dressings are made in-house. The hand-cut fries are cooked in canola oil free of trans-fat. You can get local craft and international beer and a small selection of wines.

105 Edwards Village Blvd, Ste B-103, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-9336

© The Bookworm of Edwards

The Bookworm of Edwards is a lively locally owned independent bookstore located in the Riverwalk Shopping Center in Edwards, Colorado. The Bookworm started its life in 1996 in a retrofitted van that went between coffee shops throughout the Valley selling books to communities without access to bookstores. In 1997 Bookworm opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in a 700-square-foot store in Edwards Village Center, before moving to its current home in 2007. The Bookworm organizes frequent new book signings and other book-related events, as well as children-literacy programs that include book clubs and writing contests. The shop also donates books to schools, senior groups, and jails.

295 Main St, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-7323

© Vista at Arrowhead

Vista at Arrowhead is located on a mountain slope close to Arrowhead ski resort near the famous exclusive Country Club of the Rockies clubhouse, just outside of its forbidding gate. Designed like a luxury ski lodge and boasting massive ceiling beams as well as huge stone fireplace, Vista is opulent, cozy, and upscale. The restaurant serves Colorado cuisine, with a menu that offers popular regional dishes such as Rocky Mountain Ruby Red Trout, a range of Colorado Beef entrées, and a variety of meat, seafood, and pasta dishes. The menu changes seasonally, and the dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients available. During the summer, guests enjoy the beautiful outdoor terrace surrounded by flowers and overlooking the golf course.

676 Sawatch Dr, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-2111

© Gashouse

Located in a historic service station built in the 1940s, one of the first buildings constructed in Edwards, the Gashouse is a rustic chic restaurant with the vibe of a hunting lodge or a log cabin decorated with stuffed animal heads and ski paraphernalia. The restaurant opened its door in 1982 and has been a popular destination for American cuisine with a focus on wild game. The huge menu includes everyone’s favorites such as Jumbo Crab Cakes and Baby Back Pork Ribs. You could easily make a meal out of appetizers such as Grilled Quails or Duck Tenderloins. Gashouse has a large and impressive wine list.

34185 US-6, Edwards, CO 81632, Phone: 970-926-3613