ResortQuest Steamboat Concierge Blog
Steamboat Springs Winter Activities | Believe it or not you do not have to be a skier or a snowboarder to have an amazing winter vacation in Steamboat Springs. There are a plethora of winter activities to keep everyone happy and active. You can opt for Snowmobiling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, snow tubing, horseback riding, Sleigh Rides, Winter fly fishing, ice skating, or for the extremists ice climbing. If your interested in a unique and memorable way to tour Steamboat's beautiful landscape try Dog sledding. Imagine being able to tell all of your friends and family about this once in a lifetime experience. You could also take snowboarding to a new level and Snowkite. No matter what you do after a long day of playing in the snow check out the Old Town Hot Springs or Strawberry Park Hot Springs and give your body a natural hot springs pampering.
Upcoming Events in Steamboat Springs:
1st Annual Parade of Museums
December 13th 9am to 5pm
$10/person
(includes transportation, brunch, lunch and dessert)
Tour will start in Steamboat Springs and will visit Tread of Pioneers Museum, Hayden Heritage Museum, Museum of Northwest Colorado, The Wyman Living History Museum (which will also be hosting sleigh rides, a visit from Santa, a Santa Workshop for the kids, music and dessert.) Also Lou Wyman will be aboard the bus to tell stories and history of the area.
For information please contact the Tread of Pioneers Museum (970)879-2214
Current Movie Listings
Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas:
*Punisher: War Zone
*Nobel Son
*Quantum of Solace
*Bolt
*Twilight
*Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
*Four Christmases
Chief Plaza:
*Role Models
*Transporter
*Australia
| | *** | ?Legacy? Sculpture installed on Courthouse Lawn |  This piece of art, drawn by Suzie Jackson and sculpted by Sandra Graves, both local artists, was installed on the 5th Street corner of the Routt County Courthouse lawn on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 to celebrate our centennial. It will be a gift to the Steamboat Springs community from the businesses that have and will continue to serve as the foundation of the economic well being of this community. Each of the figures in this artwork represents our past industries of mining, ranching, and skiing. Through the use of children, we want to speak to our future. And, through the interactive playfulness of the piece we want to engage our present. Stop to see it!
To contribute to the Chamber Legacy Project, please contact Sandy Evans Hall at (970) 875-7007. | | *** | Best Outdoor Dining in Steamboat | 
Steamboat?s weather has been ideal this summer, so why not enjoy it while having a delicious meal with family or friends?
These are the concierge recommendations for Best Summertime Outdoor Dining in Steamboat Springs:
- Café Diva ? Gourmet eclectic cuisine at café tables in the quiet, Torian Plum Plaza in the midst of shops and colorful flower gardens.
- Slopeside Grill ? Something for everyone (sandwiches, pizza, salads, ribs, etc.). At the base of the Ski Area, this casual spot is great for families and even your dog! Patio seating with views of Mt. Werner (you may see more excavators than flowers this summer due to re-grading projects by Ski Corp.).
- Saketumi ? Also at the base of the Ski Area (next to Slopeside Grill), they serve excellent sushi and Japanese cuisine on the patio.
- Steamboat Yacht Club ?One of the best places for outdoor dining (lunch or dinner) in Steamboat. The deck overlooks the Yampa River for observing Steamboat?s version of Yachts--kayakers and tubers! Cuisine: sandwiches, salads, soups, steak and seafood, including Wednesday night ?Crab & Corona? night.
- Cottonwood Grill ? Also one of the best outdoor dining spots, have dinner on the deck along the Yampa River and enjoy classical music on Tuesday nights. Vibrant Pacific Rim cuisine fusing American and Asian flavors.
- Staxx at Haymaker Golf Course ? Steamboat?s best kept secret for a cool, relaxing mountain dining experience! This covered deck with fireplace overlooks the lush greens of the Haymaker Golf course. Chef Dominic Riggio serves up sandwiches, salads, steaks and seafood.
- Fiesta Jalisco ?This off-the-beaten path restaurant serves Authentic Mexican with secluded outdoor seating along Fish Creek. Open for lunch and dinner.
- Creekside Café ? Experience a European café atmosphere with patio seating on the picturesque Soda Creek. Creekside is famous for its eggs benedicts for breakfast, with tasty sandwiches and salads for lunch.
- Rio Grande ? Get a bird?s-eye view of downtown Steamboat from Rio Grande?s rooftop seating. Enjoy Mexican cuisine and legendary margaritas.
- Cuginos ? Shaded, outdoor tables along 8th St. look up towards Howelsen Hill. Cuginos is best known for its strombolis, calzones, pizza, and Southern Italian entrees.
Click here for a complete list of Steamboat Springs restaurants... Enjoy!
The Concierge Staff
| | *** | Best Wildflower Viewing |  With plentiful winter precipitation comes plentiful summer wildflowers! High country wildflowers are coming into their peak season, so don?t miss this opportunity for viewing some beautiful flora. Whether you are hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding, you will enjoy Rocky Mountain wildflowers such as Blue Columbine, Alpine Buttercups, Mountain Bluebells, Indian Paintbrush and more. Here are some concierge recommendations for viewing (for directions see our concierge):
- Botanic Park ? While this isn?t a back country hike, the flowers are certainly spectacular! This is your chance to view native flowers and plants, conveniently located right here in Steamboat. The Botanic Park is located on the Yampa Core Trail. Admission is free. On Thursdays, enjoy a free Strings in the Mountains concert at 12:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair, umbrella and lunch.
- Rabbit Ears Pass - This is a mildly strenuous 6- mile round trip hike, good for families because of the open terrain and the great views of several mountain ranges. This is one of the very best trails for wildflower viewing.
- Summit Lake & Lake Dinosaur, Buffalo Pass ? Yampatika says: ?During the season, this walk is a pure wildflower paradise, with open meadows, brimming with flowers in late July and early August.?
- Flat Top Mountains are a scenic area for wildflowers. Two great spots for viewing are Stillwater Reservoir, the headwaters to our Yampa River and Trappeurs Lake, which has bountiful wildflowers due to a recent wildfire in the area. But don?t forget your DEET bug spray, there are lots of mosquitoes!
Enjoy!
Concierge, ResortQuest Steamboat | | *** | Featured Event: Steamboat Springs Art Council's Cabaret 2008 | Looking for an evening filled with comedy & local color? The Steamboat Springs Arts Council proudly presents Cabaret 2008 "Breakin' All the Rules & Still Alive at 25" May 15-17th at the Steamboat Mountain Theater. Held each Spring, this popular fundraiser and local comedy revue is generally about poking fun at ourselves through political humor. Thursday night's show features an opening night preview party with food, cocktails and local artists' work at ResortQuest's Torian Plum! Tickets are available, and can be purchased at the Depot Art Center in downtown Steamboat Springs. All proceeds benefit the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.
For more information, please visit http://www.steamboatspringsarts.com/. | | *** | Relay For Life Garage Sale This Saturday | Seeking treasures, great bargains and supporting a good cause? Stop by Meadows at Eagleridge this Saturday for the ResortQuest Steamboat Relay For Life Garage Sale! Furniture, clothing, electronics, kitchen/household items and much more will be available for sale! All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Steamboat event. If you can't attend the garage sale but would like to make a monetary donation, please visit Relay For Life online.
DATE: Saturday, May 17th, 2008
TIME: 8am-4pm
PLACE: Meadows at Eagleridge Parking Garage/Lot (located at the corner of Walton Creek Rd. and Eagle Ridge Dr.)
Click here for more information on ResortQuest Steamboat's Relay For Life Team... | | *** | Spring into Steamboat for Marathon Weekend! | 
Looking for the perfect weekend to visit Steamboat Springs this month? Consider the Steamboat Marathon Weekend, Friday May 30th through Sunday June 1st! The weekend is filled with events and activities for the entire family! Even if you are not participating in the Steamboat Marathon, there is still plenty to do in and around town.
*Both little and big kids alike will enjoy checking out the fire trucks, dump trucks, four wheelers, buses and a zamboni at the Touch-A-Truck event Saturday! This event is free to the public!
*Cheer on the runners at the finish line of the Steamboat Marathon on Sunday in front of the old courthouse on Lincoln Avenue, downtown Steamboat Springs.
*Hike the Fish Creek Falls Trail, and take in the spectacular views of the falls!
*Hop on your bike and cruise the Yampa Valley Core Trail, or mountain bike your way to the top of Mt. Werner!
*Soak in the therapeutic mineral springs at Strawberry Park or Old Town Hot Springs!
| | *** | Steamboat Home & Garden Expo This Saturday! | Spring has officially arrived in Steamboat! The grass is getting green, and the trees & flowers will soon bloom. This is a great time to start planning your garden or gathering ideas for that next home improvement project!
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association presents the 1st Annual Home and Garden Expo this Saturday, May 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Steamboat Grand. Admission is free, refreshments will be served, and there will be plenty of great prize giveaways!
Click here for a complete list of Steamboat Summer Events... | | *** | New Restaurants Opening in Steamboat | Steamboat visitors and locals will soon have several new restaurant options to try!
With the closing of Lucile's on the west-end of Steamboat, Rex Brice, the owner of Rex's American Grill & Mazzola's, has signed on to open a burger restaurant in this location. Not only will the restaurant serve burgers, but he also plans on serving sandwiches, soups, salads, even milkshakes. Rex has not decided on a name for the restaurant, but plans to be open in June for lunch and dinner. With the excellent reputation of his current Steamboat restaurants, this new burger joint will surely become a local favorite in no time. Read more about Rex's new restaurant here...
The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen is scheduled to open in late May at the Wildhorse Marketplace, located near the Mountain Village. The emphasis of the Drunken Onion will be on dinners - entrees that can be pulled out of a refrigerator case, nightly specials & catered "to go" options. The lunch menu features a variety of baguette sandwiches and salads. The Drunken Onion will be an excellent choice for those who prefer to dine-in at their Steamboat vacation rental, without taking time away from hiking, mountain biking, skiing or your other favorite Steamboat activities. Preview The Drunken Onion's Menu...
Steamboat will get a taste of Indian cuisine when the Bombay Grill opens next to Ben & Jerry's at the Wildhorse Marketplace. The menu will feature traditional Northern Indian cuisine, including a variety of curries and vegetable dishes, and a lunch buffet. The outdoor seating will be a great option for dining during the warm summer evenings! The anticipated opening for the Bombay Grill is June.
Click here to view more Steamboat Springs restaurants... | | *** |
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