At this casual resort you can dip into one of four lakeside hot pools, canoe, fly-fish, snowshoe, horseback ride, hike, and partake in luxurious spa treatments while still staying near Eldora Ski Resort and Estes Park. You'll slumber peacefully on luxurious linens in a rustic, 1920s lakeside cabin with a stylish mix of contemporary and antique furnishings. The chef at Alice's Restaurant ($$$$) has a gift for drawing savory and indulgent three- or seven-course meals out of whole, organic ingredients and bakes all pastries and breads on the premises. The rustic, mountain-style dining room has a large stone fireplace and leather chairs for relaxing after dinner. Pros: well situated for hiking, professional and attentive staff, closer to Estes Park than Boulder. Con: somewhat remote from Boulder.
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