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The historic town of Grand Lake is
located just south of the western entrance to Rocky Mountain
National Park on the north shore of Grand Lake. The town is
surrounded by the park and the lake. There are also three
wilderness areas and a national recreation area in the
immediate vicinity.
Grand Lake is a small town (with around
500 permanent residents), but it is mighty in the
opportunities it offers for fun and recreation. The many
restaurants and shops located along the town’s boardwalks
include four ice cream stores, a bowling alley, a brewery,
an outdoor outfitting shop, a sports equipment and biking
shop, a snowmobile agency, and a public stable.
In 2006 the new
Juniper Library was
completed. This beautiful log and glass structure in the center of town offers a warm
and welcoming place to browse and borrow the many books and other media available
to card holders. Additionally, there are computers for searching the internet
or checking your E-mail. The new library also provides a great meeting place for
the many lectures and children’s events that take place throughout the year.
The town hall and park are great venues
for the many concerts and performances that occur during the year. In the summer season Rocky Mountain Repertory
Theater makes its home in Grand Lake. The Rep offers four
musical comedies each season. And, during the Christmas season
the Grand County Arts Council presents the famous Grand Lake
Melodrama. The melodrama features local “actors” and is a
great chance to get out and boo the villain and cheer the
hero.
During the winter months twelve miles
of Trail Ridge Road are open offering access to the
visitor’s center and trails at our end of Rocky Mountain
National Park. These trails are open to both snowshoeing
and cross-country skiing. On the weekends ranger lead trips
are offered for beginners and intermediate level
participants. Down hill enthusiasts can try their skills
at Winter Park and Solvista which are also located in Grand
County.
Spring, fall, and summer offer boating
and fishing on the area’s three large lakes, as well as
almost uncountable trails to access the wildernes. There
are public boat launches on all three lakes and many public
and private campgrounds in the area.
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