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from veggie enchiladas and buffalo burgers to Thai-style stir-fries. It serves crepes (break-
fast) and pizza too.
Tennessee Pass
Cookhouse
( 719-486-8114;
www.tennesseepass.com
;
Tennessee Pass; lunch from $14, 4-course dinner $80; lunch Sat &
Sun, dinner daily Dec-mid-Apr, dinner only Thu-Sun late Jun-Sep; )
If you've never had a gourmet din-
ner in a yurt before, this is your chance. Diners get to hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski
one mile to the yurt, where an elegant four-course meal featuring elk tenderloin, local rack
of lamb and wild sockeye salmon awaits. Departures are from the Tennessee Pass Nordic
Center (
Click here
)
, at the base of Ski Cooper. Reservations only.
MODERN AMERICAN
$$$
City on a Hill
(508 Harrison Ave; 6am-6pm, to 9pm Fri; )
Freshly roasted beans and delectable espresso
drinks are available in this attractive coffeehouse with high ceilings, exposed brick walls
and comfy couches. It serves sandwiches, soups, pastries and freshly baked quiches, and
is one of the few spots in town with free wi-fi.
CAFE
Shopping
Melanzana
(
www.melanzana.com
; 716 Harrison Ave; 10am-6pm; )
A unique outdoor clothing shop where
stylish adventure wear is made right behind the counter. The factory doubles as a store;
browse for hoodies, skirts, bombproof pants, ultrawarm hats and thermal wear. Definitely
worth checking out.
CLOTHING
Information
Leadville Ranger District
( 719-486-0749; 2015 N Poplar St; 8am-4pm Mon-Fri)
Has information,
books and topo maps on the Mt Massive Wilderness Area and other forest sites like the
Turquoise Lake Reservoir.
Leadville Visitor Center
( 719-486-3900;
www.leadvilleusa.com
;
809 Harrison Ave; 10am-4pm summer,
closed Sun & Mon winter)
Connected to the Lake County Area Chamber of Commerce; you can
grab maps and brochures here.
