There are people in life who instinctively know how to find gifts that will make the recipients cry tears of joy when opened. Gift cards are a no-no and presents are shopped for far in advance, and the only acceptable response to their well-thought out prizes are the tears of joy we previously mentioned. But even the best gifters in the world may have weak spots, times when they can’t seem to think beyond the ordinary and if you find yourself in that position when it comes time to pick out a Father’s Day gift for the first man you ever loved, Accommodations in Telluride suggests that a Father’s Day in Colorado and a stay in our holiday hideaways will help you keep your top gift giver title safe for another year.
Keeping Dad Fed & Happy
There is a world of truth in the old proverb about the best way to a man’s heart, and our dads are living proof, finding their happiness in a plate of eggs, meat, and potatoes at their favorite diners, a tradition he can continue during his Telluride adventures. Track’s Café & Bar, located at 670 Mountain Village Road, is the place that makes all dads feel at home, offering an extensive menu filled with sandwiches, nachos, and that all important plate of eggs, meat, and potatoes. Also offering reasonable prices that will make your dad proud of your financial smarts, its casual atmosphere will make him feel welcomed.
Angling for Dinner
Fresh fish for dinner, perhaps grilled by the ultimate grill master himself, is always a good thing and there will be plenty of opportunities for dad to check out the fishing landscape of Telluride. Give him a pole, bait, and a cooler full of beer and send him off to the San Miguel River for a few hours of man versus nature adventures and watch him come back a happier man, even if he didn’t catch a single trout. If you think he would like something a little more involved, Telluride Fly Fishers, (970) 728-4440, offers fly fishing guides that will take him to the spots that all the fish are biting with tours that last either half day or a full day and include the promise that he will catch his limit.
Where the Cold Ones Are
This next adventure is one for the 21 and over crowd, so if the dad in your life happens to be the father of your children, you might want to check out something more child friendly. If you are all grown-ups, however, a visit to Telluride Brewing Company, 156 Society Drive, will give him a sudsy taste of the town. Featuring Colorado brews made right there in their brew pub, there is actually two locations, one in the town of Telluride and one in Mountain Village (568 Mountain Village Boulevard #136) that offers a brewpub menu filled with dad’s favorite pub grub selections. Both provide a taste of our favorite Colorado beers and if he finds one he especially falls in love with, their online store will allow him to enjoy it at home, without having to fly back to Telluride for a refill. (Not that that would be such a sacrifice, but it could get expensive if your dad is a big beer lover!)
Friday and Saturday Night Fun
Father’s Day in Colorado does fall on a Sunday, but if you are here prior, Friday and Saturday nights in Telluride can be quite fun. On Friday nights, a free concert series, Music on the Green in Mountain Village, is fun for parents and children, offering refreshments and plenty of grassy space on which the kids can dance and play while the parents enjoy the music. Saturday nights, however, are even more fun for the kiddo when Movies Under the Stars takes place, also in Mountain Village on the lawn outside the Madeline Hotel. Family friendly movies will be enjoyed by all in this unique experience that may change the way you watch movies at home in your own backyard.
At Home with Accommodations in Telluride
Some of dad’s favorite adventures may be the ones he enjoys at home in his Accommodations in Telluride holiday hideaway. State of the art televisions in the living rooms, bedrooms, and game rooms (if yours has one) will offer crystal clear pictures of the big game and the game rooms? They will be where dad reminds his kids that he had a life before them, having spent many hours of his own youth hanging out in the video arcades of his hometown. Shiny grills on the decks of our vacation homes will give him a chance to show off his grilling skills, hot tubs under the stars will allow him the chance to relax on a chilly summer night, and beds so soft you might have to start your daily adventures a little later than normal as he sleeps in every morning of his stay. Reserve the holiday haven that will make his dreams come true today!
