Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts
( 719-486-1750;
www.tennesseepass.com
;
Tennessee Pass; per yurt $225; )
Sleeping in the backcountry
has never been so luxurious. With a woodburning stove, kitchenette and even luggage de-
livery and room service, this is a great way to enjoy all the magic of a quiet winter night
without having to wake up with frostbitten toes. Yurts sleep up to six people and are loc-
ated 1.3 miles from the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center.
Part of the appeal is that you have to ski, snowshoe or hike in: gear can be rented at the
Nordic Center, and the yurts are a great base for exploring the Tennessee Pass trail system.
You can cook your own meals, but ordering dinner from the cookhouse (mains $14 to
$20) is highly recommended.
YURT
$
Leadville Hostel
( 719-486-9334;
www.leadvillehostel.com
; 500 East 7th St; dm/d $25/60; )
A true travelers' hostel,
this place is run by Wild Bill and is one of the coziest budget choices in the state. Guests
get the run of the place, which includes two common areas, a downstairs games room and
movie niche, and a large kitchen (hot breakfasts $7). It's within reach of several ski re-
sorts: Cooper (15 minutes), Copper Mountain (30 minutes) and Vail (one hour).
HOSTEL
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Delaware Hotel
( 800-748-2004;
www.delawarehotel.com
; 700 Harrison Ave; tw/d from $60/80, in Aug from $80/109; mid-
May-Oct; )
If you're here in summer, consider this Victorian mining-era hotel,
which dates back to 1886. The innkeeper enjoys her burlesque hat and gloves, and the
antique-strewn rooms feature high ceilings and lace curtains. It's nothing fancy but cer-
tainly solid value.
HOTEL
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Eating & Drinking
High Mountain Pies
( 719-486-5555; 115 W 4th St; medium pizza $14-17; 11am-10pm; )
An ultra-popular pizza
joint with great toppings, but unfortunately there are only about 10 seats, so make sure
you either arrive early or order to go.
PIZZERIA
$$
Tennessee Pass Cafe
(222 Harrison Ave; sandwiches $9-13, mains $9-16; 7am-9pm; )
This artsy cafe (no relation to
Tennessee Pass Cookhouse) has the most inventive menu in town, with specials ranging
CAFE
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