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House Specialties~ Filet Mignon • Lobster Elk • Ruby Red Trout New York Strip • Ribs Salmon • Duck • Pastas All this and much more, complimented by an array of fine wines, delectable desserts and a unique mountain atmosphere

Fine Dining in the rustic ambiance of a 1920’s log homestead Completely Smoke-Free Open Daily at 5 p.m. Reservations & Information 970-586-9344 www.TwinOwls.net

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One Beautiful Riverside Location Imagine. Create. Eat.

Good pastas are like good friends— either you make them or you don’t.

342 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-8282 Open Daily at 11 am

Come Home to Mama’s Homemade Pastas Vegetarian Options Gluten Free Items 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-3330 Open Daily at 4 pm

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We carry Schmidt’s Bakery Treats! 510 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, CO 970-586-5181 www.CoffeeInEstes.com

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FREE Tastings Pool Tables Video Games Estes’ Best Souvenirs Across from Fun Trax (970) 586-5421

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Sunny Pub Room • Huge Shaded Patio Old West Atmosphere • Succulent Steaks - Beef, Buffalo & Elk • Trout • Juicy Burgers - Beef, Buffalo & Elk • Chicken • BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs • BBQ Buffalo Ribs • Pastas • Sandwiches • Salads • Cocktails • Curb Side Take-Out • Omelettes • Smiley Bear Pancake • Noah’s Ark • $3.99 Breakfast Special — Two Eggs, Potatoes & Toast

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TWO OUTSTANDING RESTAURANTS IN ONE BREATHTAKING LOCATION

Both restaurants have spacious seating, as well as the best outdoor heated deck with views of Marys Lake and the Rockies. Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park.

Grandmaison’s Chalet Room World-class cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Our award-winning chef has created an extraordinary menu featuring exquisite seafoods, steaks, veal, lamb, pasta, vegetarian and vegan entrees.

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2625 Marys Lake Road 3 Miles South on Highway 7 www.maryslakelodge.com Lodge: 970-586-5958 Restaurants: 970-586-4777 Toll Free: 877-442-6279

Casual comfort and hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. The Tavern is the only one to offer live entertainment SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK. LOUNGE OPEN UNTIL 2 A.M.

Luxurious Suites & Beautiful Condos Available

The Escape Spa & Salon Pamper yourself with one of the many services including facials, body treatments, massage, Hot Stone Therapy, manicures, pedicures, full service hair care & much, more! 970-577-9495

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Estes Park Dining, Food, Treats & Beverages The Baldpate Inn For the 91st year we welcome you to our historic lodge to experience for yourself our tradition of an unparalleled dining experience. As a specialty restaurant, we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Soup & Salad buffet with homemade breads and pies. At 9,000 ft. on the side of Twin Sisters mountain, our Sunporch Dining Room undeniably has the best view in the area. Daily 11:30 am – 8 pm. Reservations always recommended. 4900 S. Hwy 7, Estes Park. 980/586-KEYS (5397)

Casa Grande Casa Grande features a complete selection of traditional Mexican dishes at affordable prices. We serve dinner combinations, steak platters, hamburgers and fries. Our specialties are sizzling fajitas with choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or a combination. We have a children’s menu, senior menu and full bar menu. Relax on our streamside patio (Summer) and enjoy the best margaritas in town. Dine in our carry out. Open at 11 am, 220 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/577-0799.

primavera, we’ve got something you’ll love! We have an extensive wine list that compliments our menu. Save some room for our spumoni or tiramisu. There is a public parking lot conveniently located behind our restaurant. Dunraven Downtown is open for lunch every day at 11 am. We start serving dinner at 4 pm. 101 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-3818.

Dunraven Inn “The Rome of the Rockies.” Estes Park’s most romantic restaurant featuring Italian cuisine, great steaks and wonderful seafood. Dinner served nightly at 5 pm. 2470 Colo. Hwy. 66, Estes Park. 970/5866409.

Estes Park Brewery Come for a free taste of our many beers. Open at 11:00 am daily. We have a wide variety of food along with pool tables, video games and TVs. Deck seating with views of Longs Peak. 470 Prospect Village Drive. 970/586-5421.

Coffee on the Rocks “Where the coffee is as great as the views!” Marvel at the beautiful mountain views as you enjoy our organic free-trade coffee, tea, smoothies and other cold drinks. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with baked goods from the famous Schmidt’s bakery, “lunches-to-go”, panini sandwiches, salads, soup du jour, smothered burritos and more! Free Wi-Fi! Indoor/Outdoor seating (Lakeside or on the deck). Featuring local artists. Meeting room in back. Large flat-screen TV. Plenty of parking. Located on Hwy 36 on the way to RMNP, next to Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick’s Rock Museum. Open year-round. 510 Moraine Avenue. 970/586-5181.

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DeLeo’s Park Theatre Cafe & Deli

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Whether you’ve visited us in person before, heard about us by word of mouth, or learned about us from The Food Network, we’re delighted to have you here. You’re invited to stop in for some of the finest, mouthwatering Italian deli you’ve ever encountered. Sit inside with us or outside along the Fall River (weather permitting), or take a feast to go and head into Rocky Mountain National Park, which is just up the road. You will find us at the entrance to the Historic Park Theatre, the oldest continuously operating movie theater west of the Mississippi, and just a few steps from the exact center of downtown Estes Park. If you have an event happening in town, you can share great deli with your guests. Try our full-service World Class Catering! 132 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park. 970/577-2234

Donut Haus Proudly serving handmade donuts and other baked goods for over 30 years. Come and enjoy an Estes Park tradition. We are locally owned and operated. Open Daily 6 am to 1 pm. 342 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-2988. www.donuthaus-estespark.com

Dunraven Downtown We serve fresh, homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of downtown Estes. Dunraven Downtown has the feel of an open-air bistro with a warm, inviting dining room with hand-painted murals of the Italian countryside. Whether you feel like an in-house cut sirloin steak, shrimp scampi, or pasta favorites such as our famous lasagna or chicken 6

We offer world-class cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Award-winning Chef Marc Grandmaison has created an extraordinary menu offering a culinary tour of Europe, with specials from Lisbon, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, and Athens, as well as exquisite seafood, steaks, veal, lamb, and pasta, just to name a few. Vegetarian and vegan entrées are also extensive! Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park on Hwy 7. 2625 Marys Lake Road. 970/586-5958.

We feature fantastic Burgers, Steaks, Buffalo Steaks and Elk Steaks. We also have Rocky Mountain Trout, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Buffalo Ribs, Pastas, Sandwiches and Salads. Home of the $3.99 Breakfast Special (two eggs, potatoes & toast.) Full breakfast menu in summer. Serving lunch and dinner year-round. Largest shaded patio, sunny pub room, and an Old West atmosphere. Take out available. Public parking lot in rear. 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue 970/586-8388.

Kind Coffee Kind Coffee is Estes Park’s exclusive organic coffee roaster, roasting daily on the West End of town. We offer two full-service espresso bars located on the East and West Ends of the River Walk featuring our fresh roasted coffees. Fruit smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks are made to order! Fresh bagel sandwiches and breakfast items, lunch sandwiches to go, along with local baked goods and desserts round out our offerings. Pounds of fresh roasted coffee, t-shirts and mugs are great souvenirs and gift items! As a locally owned business and a member of 1% for the Planet, Kind Coffee is committed to both our community and our environment. KIND is what coffee should be.

Leah’s LEAH’s (formerly Spirits of the Rocks) is now featuring espresso coffee drinks and fine teas! We are located in “downtown” Glen Haven, just across from the “Inn of Glen Haven.” Come for a drink and shop in our fun gallery! We’re open daily 9 am to 6 pm. 970-586-3831, www.leahshop.com

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Estes Park Dining, Food, Treats & Beverages Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill An Irish Pub. The best in live music and entertainment. Great atmosphere, fun, food, and drink. Serving Appetizers, Burgers, Wings, Reubens, Fish & Chips, and other great tavern fare. Happy hour food & drink specials. Downtown at 110 West Elkhorn. 970-5864346. www.lonigans.com.

Longz—A Mountain Grill Longz Family Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with Friday & Saturday dinner buffets and breakfast buffets on the weekends (every day in the summer). Longz Mountain Grill offers extended Colorado Regional Cuisine after 5 pm, and Longz Lounge has daily happy hour specials & an extensive martini menu. Located in Rocky Mountain Park Holiday Inn, 101 S. St. Vrain. 970/586-2332.

Mama Rose’s Homemade Italian Taste. Traditional Italian food at its best, in a casually elegant atmosphere. Enjoy great wine, or relaxing beer in the dining room or seasonal riverside patio. A varied children’s menu is available for the little ones. Open daily at 4 pm for dinner. 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. (Barlow Plaza), Estes Park. 970/586-3330.

Poppy’s Pizza & Grill Imagine. Create. Eat. Soup, salad, sandwiches and pizza created as you want! Fun, casual dining area or seasonal riverside patio. Menus are available for kids 12 and under. Open daily at 11 am. 342 E. Elkhorn Avenue (Barlow Plaza), Estes Park. 970/586-8282.

Pura Vida Costa Rican Cuisine. Salads, Soups, Seafood, Steaks, Combination Plates. Plus a childrens’ menu and an American menu. 160 1st St., 970/586-3686.

Schmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen Quality and Fresh Coffee Cakes, Signature & Wedding Cakes, Tortes, Breads & Rolls, and Delicatessen. You can’t visit Estes without trying Schmidt’s! Located in Country Market at 900 Moraine Avenue. Open every day.

Sundeck Restaurant Serving the best food under the sun for the last 60 years. Known for our grilled fresh trout, steaks, chili rellenos and other excellent dishes. Reservations recommended for dinner. Non-smoking dining room. Full bar. Open mid-May to early October. Amex, Discover, Visa, MasterCard. 915 Moraine Ave. (2 miles west of downtown, at the junction of Hwy. 36, Mary’s Lake Road and High Drive.) 970/586-9832. www.sundeckrestaurant.com

(Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.) Relaxed dining nestled just outside the Park with spectacular views of mountain scenery. Visit us for either breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy either traditional menu favorites or our selections of wild game, Buffalo and Elk. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your dinner whether seated in our cozy dining room or at a table outside on the deck. Open daily 8:00 am – 9:00 pm seasonal. 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park. 970/5770043.

Twin Owls Steakhouse at the Black Canyon Inn We have a warm candlelight feel accompanied by culinary skill and impeccable service that is unparalleled in the Estes Valley. We serve a variety of entrées from steaks and chops to pastas and seafood. 800 MacGregor Avenue (Devil’s Gulch Road). 970/586-9344.

Vega Come join us on our huge rooftop patio in the heart of downtown with views of Estes in every direction! If you prefer indoor dining you can sit in our bright, sunny dining room or relaxing full bar. Try a pitcher of one of our eight beers on tap, wine, or a refreshing sangria. Enjoy Spanishstyle tapas, pizza, salads, local fare such as trout and elk, and delicious grilled entrées. Vega opens every day at 11 am. See us on the rooftop at the Courtyard Shops, 205 Virginia Drive, Estes Park. 970/586-9494.

The View Restaurant at The Historic Crags Lodge Surround yourself in the rustic charm of this Historic Lodge that hosts views of the entire Estes Valley! The menu offers steak, fresh fish, pasta, and vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, and cocktails are available to accompany your meal. Call for reservations. 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park. 970/586-6066

The Wild Rose Family Friendly with a Taste of Europe. The Wild Rose Restaurant, the Staff and Chefs have always felt to please their guests and make them comfortable. The Continental Cuisine with fresh Seafood. Hand-cut Steaks and homemade Sauces are a delight and rewarding for the palate. We open at 11 am and serve all day Lunch or Dinner (until 10 pm in the Summer Season). Please join us for a delightful meal and great selected Wines in our two Dining Rooms or enjoy the sunshine on the Patio. If you have special needs, please let us know and we will try our best to serve you. Old Church Shops, 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/586-2806.

Wine & Cheese

The Tavern at Marys Lake Lodge We offer casual comfort and serve a hearty meal in a fun-filled atmosphere. The Tavern is the only establishment in the area to offer live entertainment SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK from May – October, and FIVE NIGHTS A WEEK from November – April. Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park on Hwy 7. 2625 Marys Lake Road. 970/586-5958. 2008

Trailhead Restaurant at Rocky Mountain Gateway

Cheese is a wine bar and restaurant in downtown Estes Park. We are open 11 am to 9 pm every day (10 pm after Memorial Day) and feature beautiful platters of imported and local meats and cheeses as well as over 20 wines by the glass or tasting flight. 330 & 332 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park 80517. For reservations, please call 970/586-6611.

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Spice up your next barbeque with Florida Flavor

Add Bold Florida Fla vor and Nutrition to Your Next Barbeque

(ARA) - A lively backyard barbeque is the quintessential kick-off to warm-weather months, but it’s not always the most nutritious way to celebrate. With the right mix of fresh and tasty ingredients, it’s possible to create savory grilled specialties that will enliven guests’ taste buds without derailing their efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Chef Scott Uehlein, corporate chef of the renowned Canyon Ranch, encourages home chefs to enhance the nutritional value of common barbeque favorites by replacing not-sohealthy ingredients with more nutrient-dense foods and beverages. “Culinary trends this year are focusing on refreshingly bold flavors and natural ways to sweeten dishes; using orange juice is one way to achieve this trend,” explains Uehlein. “Most kitchens contain everyday items, like 100 percent Florida orange juice, 8

which can be used to add regional flair and nutrients to mouth-watering dishes.” To bring a hint of Florida sunshine to your table during a Memorial Day celebration or graduation feast, fire up the grill and serve citrusinspired fare. Chef Uehlein’s easy-toprepare Quick Orange BBQ sauce adds zesty flavor to grilled chicken or pork.

Quick Orange BBQ Sauce (Makes approximately 2 cups) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion (yellow or white) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon chili powder Trail Dining Guide

1 cup orange juice 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions: Heat olive oil in medium-sized saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent. Add cloves, cinnamon, chili powder and orange juice to saucepan and bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until sauce thickens, five to 10 minutes. Baste grilled meat with Quick Orange BBQ Sauce during last five to 10 minutes of cooking. Serve remaining sauce on the side. For more nutrient-rich, sunshineinspired recipes by Chef Uehlein, visit www.floridajuice.com/backtothegrove.

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Scrambling for Quick Summer Meals?

(ARA) - Do summer schedules have you scrambling for quick, onthe-go meals? Although summer brings longer days, time is of the essence in warm weather months. There seems to be even less time for the family to sit down and enjoy a meal together. However, just because your family is going a dozen different directions, it doesn’t mean that nutritious meals need to be over looked ‚ they just need to be portable. Instead of stopping for fast food, stock your refrigerator with versatile, nutritious foods, like eggs. Eggs contain all-natural, high-quality protein, and they go well with many other foods. Scrambled eggs take just minutes to prepare. Add some garden fresh vegetables, pack them in pita pockets or roll them in tortillas, and you have a hand-held meal that your family can take with them to the baseball game or soccer practice. If you’re looking to grab a quick snack after an afternoon at the pool, be sure that you have vitamin-rich fruits washed and ready to go along with protein-dense foods such as hard-cooked eggs. These hand-held goodies are sure to offer cool pleasure to hungry snackers. Here’s a recipe for a portable meal that will be sure to a family favorite. Add any garden fresh toppings that your family may like such as onions, green peppers, chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce.

Scrambled Egg and Chicken Wraps

(Makes: 3 servings) Ingredients: 3 eggs 3 tablespoons skim or low-fat milk 3 (7- to 9-inch) flour or wholewheat tortillas Cooking spray 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) chopped cooked chicken 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, if desired 3 tablespoons shredded reducedfat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Salsa, taco or pizza sauce

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blended. Set the bowl aside. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Cover tortillas with a towel to keep them warm. Coat a 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Heat pan until a few drops of water sizzle in the pan. Add chicken and chili powder, if desired. Cook and stir the mixture until the chicken is heated all the way through to the middle of each piece, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the chicken. The eggs will start to set. Hold a pancake turner upside down and gently pull it across the bottom and sides of the pan. Keep pulling the pancake turner through the eggs and chicken until the eggs are thick and you can’t see any more liquid eggs in the pan. Don’t stir all the time or the eggs will break into tiny pieces. When the eggs are thick Trail Dining Guide

and there is no more liquid egg in the pan, remove the pan from the burner. Spoon the eggs into a 1/3 cup measuring cup. Spoon the eggs into the center of each warm tortilla. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1 tablespoon cheese. Spoon the salsa or taco or pizza sauce on top of the cheese. Add any other toppings you like. Roll up each tortilla. Nutrition information per serving of 1/3 recipe using 8 inch flour tortilla, 3/8 teaspoon chili powder and Cheddar cheese without salsa or other topping: 273 calories; 12 gm total fat, 243 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 212 mg potassium, 21 gm protein and 10 percent or more of the RDI for vitamins A and B12, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc. For more egg recipes and quick summer meal ideas visit www.incredibleegg.org. 9

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(ARA) - Grilling isn’t just for summer celebrations anymore. No matter what your culinary preferences — from traditional mega-cookouts at the park to health-conscious quick meals—grilling has something delicious to offer for everyone. More than 75 percent of Americans say they own at least one grill, with an increasing number of households boasting two, according to Joanne Hayes, a nationally recognized magazine food editor, TV recipe developer and food historian. Enthusiasm for the traditional warmweather cookout has carried over into booming popularity for indoor builtin and portable-countertop grilling units, as well as simple in-oven grilling and rotisserie techniques. Grilling has become a popular option even for those who cook one-person meals or have living arrangements that don’t lend themselves to outdoor grilling. In response to this trend, new varieties of seasonings, rubs and marinades have arrived on store shelves, adding convenience, versatility, no-mess food preparation and robust flavors to grilled dishes. Many seasonings can be rubbed on prior to cooking or shaken on over the grill — adding succulent flavor in mere minutes, or even seconds, of preparation time. For cooks who like the deep, locked-in flavor of marinades, Grilling Seasons marinade mixes from Simply Organic require just 30 minutes of “flavor-absorption” time while the rest of the meal preparation is under way. Organic flavor selections include Lemon Pepper, Zesty Herb, Steak, Mesquite Barbeque, and Garlic Herb. Organic grilling? Hayes points out that consumers are pickier about the meat, fish and poultry they’re selecting for the main course, often looking for “free-range,” “grass-fed,” “wild-caught” and “organic” items for the first time. Overall, organic meat, poultry and seafood sales grew 32 10

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percent last year. More health-conscious consumers are choosing meatless and vegetarian options, too — and they’re not about to be left out of the grilling experience. The experts at Simply Organic Grilling Seasons offer this recipe to add to any summer barbeque repertoire:

Barbecue Bell Pepper Spread/Dip 3 cups finely diced red and yellow bell peppers (one large pepper of each color) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 2 packages Grilling Seasons Mesquite Barbecue Marinade Mix Crackers or chips of your choice Trail Dining Guide

Directions Place a sheet of foil on grill. Brush with oil and add peppers. Grill for five to 10 minutes, until peppers start to turn golden brown. While peppers are grilling, place cream cheese in a large bowl. When peppers are ready, pour grilled peppers (no need to cool) over cream cheese and add the Mesquite BBQ Marinade Mix. Stir until completely blended. Serve warm or chilled with crackers or chips. (Makes 8 servings) As prepared, each serving contains 70 calories, 3.5 g of fat, 15 mg of cholesterol, 270 mg of sodium, 4 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of protein. For more recipes, visit http://www.simplyorganicfoods.com/ simplyorganic/eat.html.

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Estes Park’s Best Breakfast Buffet on weekends includes Homemade Pastries & Fresh Fruit (every day in summer) plus full breakfast menu including a breakfast burrito and breakfast skillets. Appetizers including Nachos, Chili Cheese Fries, Crab Cakes, Buffalo Tacos, & Rocky Mountain Oysters. Lunch includes the Elk Salad, Fettuccini Alfredo, Reuben Sandwich and Homemade Soups.

Longz Family Restaurant Breakfast 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. Kids Menu for children 12 and under

Dinner served nightly after 5pm.& on Fri & Sat nights serving our famous Prime Rib and Chef Selected Buffets.

Happy Hour, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. with Wine, Beer, Well Drink and Appetizer Specials. Extensive Martini Menu

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Featuring Colorado Regional Cuisine, including Elk Tenderloin, Ruby Red Trout, Alaskan Salmon, Bison Rib Eye and More! Extensive Wine List and Fresh Desserts.

Longz Lounge 11:00 a.m. Daily. Extended evening hours in summer.

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60 Years Serving the best food & drink under the sun.

915 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, Colorado 970-586-9832

Full Bar

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Fresh Trout Homemade Soups • Prime Rib Chili • Buffalo Bratwurst Hot Jalapeno Chili Rellenos Viennese Goulash • Steaks

970-586-9832 www.SundeckRestaurant.com

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The View Restaurant Open Daily for Dinner Banquet Facilities • Wedding Receptions Night or Weekly Suite Reservations Conference/Business Meetings

The Historic Crags Lodge Officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park

970-586-6066

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A FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1914