Best Western Lodge at Nederland, 55 Lake View Drive, Nederland; (303) 258-9463, http://www.nedlodge.com . Twenty-three rooms, all nonsmoking; high-season doubles begin at $99 ($10 per night for dogs). Continental breakfast is included.


Cinnamon Bear Mountain Cabins, 120 W. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park; (970) 586-4256, http://www.cinnamonbearmountaincabins.com . Ten family-owned cabins (some allow pets). High-season rates begin at $85.

Sundance Cafe & Lodge, 23942 Hwy. 119 S., Nederland; (800) 817-3797, http://www.sundance-lodge.com . Twelve rooms, stables, view of Continental Divide from restaurant. High-season rates begin at $85.

WHERE TO EAT:

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th St.; (303) 442-4993, http://www.boulderteahouse.com . Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, afternoon tea. Open daily, 8 a.m. until 9 or 10 p.m. Entrees $7 to $19.

The Dunraven Inn, 2470 Colorado Hwy. 66, Estes Park; (970) 586-6409. Open at 5 nightly for dinner. Specialties are seafood and homemade Italian dishes; entrees from $8.

The Grubsteak, 134 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; (970) 586-8838. Ribs, steaks, trout; entrees $5.50 to $19. Open daily, with shorter winter hours.

The Pioneer Inn, 15 1st St., Nederland; (303) 258-7733. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Skillet sandwiches, steaks, ribs, Mexican dishes. Entrees $4 to $17.

TO LEARN MORE:

Nederland Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce, (800) 221-0044 or http://www.nederlandchamber.org .

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202; (800) COLORADO (265-6723) or (303) 892-3885, fax (303) 892-3848, http://www.colorado.com .

— Cynthia Mines