Providing visitor information for historic Twin Lakes Village, a gateway to Independence Pass at the base of Mt Elbert. Twin Lakes is HQ for Colorado adventure.
It's the first June weekend in Twin Lakes and the historic Village is fully open including new places to shop, eat and stay. Indy Pass is open. PLUS it's Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state including Twin Lakes, the Forebay and the shores of the Arkansas River.
⚠️ Beware Avalanche Danger! CO has more avalanche deaths than any other state. In fact, between 1859-2006, at least 700 people died in avalanches in CO. During the 2020–2021 snow year, 37 people were killed in snow slides, 12 of which were in CO. So stay safe out there!
It's another peak peepin' weekend for leaf lovers in Twin Lakes! We're sharing some of our all-time faves of Mt Hope, the Angel of Twin Lakes and Mt Elbert above the Forebay. A Fall foliage show around each curve.
We're serving lunch, dinner and Sun brunch to fuel your peepers.
Twin Lakes is a likely viewing spot to see Z cars (and visit with drivers) in the Rally to ZFest 2022. On 6/26, beginning about 10 AM, BMW Z cars head to Indy Pass on the way to the Snowmass. Then on 6/30 drivers travel between Snowmass and Salida. Some will stop in Twin Lakes.
Thru-hike trail season on the #ColoradoTrail and #ContinentalDivideTrail is quickly approaching. Twin Lakes Colorado stands ready as your pit stop, re-supply depot and rest stop when you want to take a break before continuing the adventure. Plan ahead for your best experience.
Another new taste treat: Pickled shrimp... boiled in seasoned water with garlic+lemon, chilled in a pickling spice mixture and served with roasted orange slices, fresh lime and citrus cocktail sauce. $13. Dinner 4-8 daily, Fri-Sat lunch 12-3, Sun brunch 8:30-2. 719-486-7965.
As if you need 1 more reason to come to Twin Lakes, we're always servin' made-in-house desserts. Oh, and happy National Cheesecake Day! Come see us to celebrate. Call 719-486-7965 to reserve a table or place an order for pickup. Dinner 4-8, Fri-Sat lunch 12-3, Sun brunch 8:30-2.
"Son of me gun we'll have big fun" down in Twin Lakes! You won't find ol' Hank's "ma cher amio." You will find shrimp creole over rice. Simple. Traditional. $27 all this week! Dinner nightly 4-8, lunch Fri-Sat 12-3, Sun brunch from 8:30-2. 719-486-7965 to reserve or order pickup.
We're servin' "Tastes & Tales From Western Trails" every night thru Saturday in Twin Lakes. Meet acclaimed Western authors Chris Enss, Bill Markley and Phil Mills Jr while you enjoy hearty, trail-worthy cookin' from our talented chefs. RSVP by calling 719-486-7965.
Spring's renewal can be seen in the receding ice on Twin Lakes. It will be completely gone within days as temps warm and each day holds more minutes of sunshine. Include Twin Lakes in your travel plans. Refresh your spirit on our trails, peaks, waters. You'll be richer for it.
A sure sign of spring's renewal, the Pasqueflower or Mountain Crocus pushes its blooms through the just-thawing ground adding its familiar pastels to the forest floor. Get yourself some Twin Lakes eye candy today. Happy Easter from all of us!
We're serving our full food & drink menu Thurs-Sat (1-7) and Sun brunch (8:30-2) plus this special: Lamb seared with butter and garlic, then crusted and roasted with a blend of mint, parsley, parm' and panko. Add pommes fondant & a 'shroom ragout + drizzle scallion oil. $31.
This wknd celebrate an Irish start to Spring with this taste treat: Guiness-braised corned beef, purple cabbage & red skin mashed 'taters. Add chef-made gravy of braising liquid, mustard, beef stock 'n spices with a lil' honey + carrots, onion and peppers. Call 719-486-7965.
Lake County's original Fresh-Air BnB!
Twin Lakes is Colorado's picture-perfect weekend escape: a place to clear your mind, rekindle your spirit, explore new adventures. Book any (or all) of our 5 select rooms, each with private bath. Great for couples, families, friends.
This week's special is likely to make your taste buds positively daffy: Seared duck with succotash plus crispy cabbage that's rendered in duck fat. Add black pepper sweet potato puree with a blackberry demi. Call 719-486-7965 for safe dine-in, pickup or local delivery.
Baked in a paper envelope, served with shaved veggies and an aromatic jasmine rice, we present one of our weekend headliners: Redfish en Papilotte. It's a Valentine wish for your taste buds and tummy. Available for dine-in, pick-up or delivery this weekend: 719-486-7965.
Operation Temptation continues for Valentine's weekend. Our Poached Shrimp appetizer starts with citrus-poached shrimp served atop 'Nawlins' style mirliton (veggie pears) accented with fennel and drizzled with house-made cocktail sauce. Dine-in, pick-up or delivery: 719-486-7965
One of our featured dishes for Valentine's weekend (Thurs - Sun nights) is a Cornish hen with red quinoa croquettes, cauliflower puree and an orange gastrique. Safely spaced tables plus take-out and local delivery available. Call 719-486-7965 to make your reservation or order.