Before you head out to view all the holiday decorations and the homes with beautiful holiday lights, double-check your list. Stop in at that one store you’ve been meaning to buy something from, or grab a warm beverage from that small mountain cafe you’ve heard so much about.
At Ferncliff Food & Fuel, you can gas up, pick up firewood, stock up on toiletries, grab a snack, or have dinner to go. You can also cover most of the people on your list. That’s right! Souvenirs, hoodies, shirts, basic outdoor necessities, and more. What driver wouldn’t appreciate a gas card?
Ferncliff Food & Fuel is located at 1083 Highway 7 Business, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 970-744-4007. To learn more visit https:// fernclifffoodandfuel.wixsite.com/specials. You can find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/FerncliffFoodFuel/.
Make Ferncliff Fine Liquors your second stop in the Allenspark area. Wine, beer, and spirits abound at this fine liquor store. For the collector of Colorado or locally made adult beverages, Ferncliff Fine Liquors carries Spirit Hound Distillers’ products, and what doesn’t taste better when it’s made with Rocky Mountain water?!
Ferncliff Fine Liquors is located at 1083 Business Loop Highway 7, Ferncliff. They can be reached by phone at 970-744-4007. To learn more visit https://fernclifffoodandfuel.wixsite.com/specials. Find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/FFLiquors.
For some mouthwatering tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or enchiladas, Cliffside Tacos is the place to be. You can also have Cliffside cater your event. Whether at the office or home, there’s always a party during the holidays. Why not let someone else do the cooking for a change? You deserve the break.
Cliffside Tacos is located at 30 Main Street, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-9310. To learn more visit https://cliffsidetacos.com/. Find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100068321931872.
On your way through the Allenspark business district, pick up a delicious muffin, cinnamon roll, or breakfast plate at the Meadow Mountain Café. If nothing else, stop in and take a deep breath. If holiday shopping isn’t making you hungry, the smells alone at Meadow Mountain will make you drool.
Meadow Mountain Café is located at 441 Highway 7 Business, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-2541. To learn more, find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/meadowmtncafe/.
In its new location, the Rock Creek Tavern is open for business and waiting to serve you the best pizza on this side of the Rocky Mountains. No worries. Sandwich, wrap, and salad lovers can also find something to satisfy their cravings. Order a small plate to share while you wait for your meal. They’re as yummy as the dinner dishes.
Rock Creek Tavern is located at 357 Highway 7 Business, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-9000. To learn more, find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/RockCreekTavern.
Do you know someone who could use new furniture, kitchen cabinets, or functional and decorative pieces? At Maxson Designs, Susan Maxson will customize any piece in cherry, walnut, mahogany, hickory, maple, or oak. Maxson can also produce large-scale private or commercial commissions are also available. Maxson’s work can be found throughout the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Maxson Designs is located at 235 Main Street, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-0434. To learn more visit http://maxsondesigns.com/.
For that eclectic person on your list, it can be challenging to find something unique, right? Not at the Tree Huggers Trading Company. New and vintage items abound at this newly opened shop. From wares to signs and home decor, you will find it all. Grab a cup of coffee or tea while you stuff your basket with goodies.
Tree Huggers Trading Co. is located at 79 Highway 7 Business, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-2071. To learn more, find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/TreeHuggersTradingCo.
If you’d like a little pick-me-up, roughly four miles from the Allenspark business district is the Tahosa Coffee House. Drip coffee, espresso, tea, and delicious treats all wait to make your tastebuds happy. Enjoy the beauty of Mount Meeker or St. Catherine’s Chapel while at Tahosa. The stunning background makes wonderful holiday photos.
Tahosa Coffee House is located at 10758 Highway 7, Allenspark. They can be reached by phone at 303-747-2786. To learn more visit https://tahosacoffee.com/. Find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/campstmalo/.
There are so many reasons mountain communities are unique. The personalized cabins, breathtaking mansions, impressionable tiny homes, and rustic lodges add to the character of every mountain town. Sometimes it’s the quirky mountain person or persons who run the shop or restaurant around the corner. They alone are reason enough to shop local.
