Colorado Destinations

Daytripper: Fort Collins

For averting meltdowns Cool down with a scoop of Walrus Ice Cream, a local standby that’s been going strong for decades and has won “Best Ice Cream in Fort Collins” for the last 11 consecutive years. Flavors change frequently and…

Daytripper: Colorado Springs

For an elegant start to the dayIn the Broadmoor’s Lake View Terrace Dining Room, enjoy dishes that put the hotel’s sophisticated spin on traditional favorites—poached eggs caprese, smoked North Atlantic salmon and cream cheese, and crab cake benedict (plus treats…

Daytripper: Breckenridge

For a righteous startIf you’re looking for scrumptious but healthy fare to get you going, stop by Amazing Grace, a casual breakfast and lunch spot in a funky old Victorian. Founded by Monique Merrill, one of the country’s top adventure…

Daytripper: Crested Butte

For your morning caffeine fix: Camp 4 CoffeeServing 11 different kinds of small-batch, hand-roasted coffee beans, including the most popular blend, “SledgeHammer,” Camp 4 Coffee has been a Crested Butte staple since 1993—its name alluding to the mountain spirit of…

Daytripper: Basalt

For a magnifique start to your day: Café BernardAccording to the locals, this rustic French gem is where “cowboys eat croissants.” Try delicacies like the Parisienne french toast and smoked trout hash—or snatch up one of the pastries made fresh…