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Romick’s Into the West Prints by regional artists and photographers, fine furniture, home accessories, lighting and interior design. 402 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8366, www.romicksintothewest.com Steamboat Art Co. Since 1975, Steamboat Art Co. has offered art, gifts, jewelry, home accessories and furnishings. 903 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3383, www.steamboat-art.com Steaming Bean Coffee Shop Co. Monthly exhibitions of work by local artists 635 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3393, www.steamingbeansteamboat.com Urbane This clothing store and skate shop keeps a large amount of art on its walls year-round, rotating to new artists each month. 703 Lincoln Ave., Suite B101, 970-879-9169, www.urbanesteamboat.com White Hart Gallery Seven distinct rooms at the White Hart Gallery showcase furniture, rugs, upholstered goods, lamps and other interior furnishings. 843 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1015 Zing Features an array of functional and decorative handmade arts, handcrafted furniture and unique home decor. 345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2524, www.steamboatzing.com
❱❱ arts and crafts Focus Adventures Private instruction and photography workshops hosted locally. Also offers year-round, local photo tours and international photo tours. P.O. Box 771640, 970-879-2244, www.focusadventures.com
ment in Steamboat, with sales of cruisers and kids’ Glides downtown and new on-mountain rental program (single- and seven-speed Micargis) through Powder Pursuits. 1125 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-3050 Christy Sports Trek full- and front-suspension mountain bike rentals. Child bikes and trailers also available. Helmets included. 1835 Central Park Plaza, 970-879-1250, www.christysports.com Fleischer Sport Full line of hard-tail and full suspension bikes (including Santa Cruz), as well as cruisers, kids’ bikes, tag-alongs and more. 970-870-0900, www.fleischersport.com Orange Peel Bicycle Service Year-round, bike shop specializing in high-end demo bikes and rentals for the whole family. 1136 Yampa St., 970-879-2957, www.orangepeelbikes.com Ski Haus International Rents full- and front-suspension mountain bikes, road bikes, town cruisers, child bikes, tandems, trailers and tag-alongs — helmets, locks, water bottles and maps included. 1457 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-0385 or 800-932-3019, www.skihaussteamboat.com Steamboat Bike Shop Located adjacent to the new promenade just steps away from the gondola for all your on-mountain biking needs, including bike rentals, gloves, pads, helmets, tubes, clothing, Camelbaks and more. Also offers guided mountain tours. 970-871-5348 Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare Rents everything from high-end demo bicycles
to hybrid road bikes, front- and full-suspension mountain bikes, child bikes, tag-alongs and trailers on hourly and daily basis. Helmet and lock included. Plus, new location on mountain! Downtown: 442 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9144; Mountain: 2250 Aprés Ski Way, One Steamboat Place, 970-879-6350, www.steamboatskiandbike.com
miles south of Steamboat), 970-926-3372, www.4eagleranch.com Big Rack Outfitters & Horseback Adventures See description under guest ranches.
Wheels Bike Shop Bike-specific shop offers full-service sales, repairs, rentals, demos and custom fittings. Rent anything from cruisers to mountain and road bikes. 841 Yampa St., 970-870-1974, 970-846-RIDE, www.wheelssteamboat.com
❱❱ bowling alleys Snow Bowl Features 12 bowling lanes with automatic scoring, a small arcade, snack bar and full-service bar. Sunday and Tuesday: PBR Dollar Night ($1 for games, $1 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon) at 9 p.m. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, 970-879-9840 Thunder Rolls Bowling Center 16 lanes, plus billiards, darts, golf simulator, playroom for kids and full-service lounge. 990 Industrial Ave., Craig, 970-824-2695
❱❱ Fishing, horseback riding and hunting 4 Eagle Ranch Daily guided horseback rides, cattle roundups, Western Family Nights (Wednesdays through July and August), live music and zip line over Alkali Canyon. Lunches with wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 4098 Colorado Highway 131, Wolcott (70
Black Hat Outfitters Cody May guides private land hunts on more than 2,500 acres in the Elk River Valley; accommodates hunters of any experience and provides for youths and hunters with disabilities. 6041 S. Pennsylvania St., Centennial, 970-846-8116 or 303-794-2355, www.blackhatoutfitters.com Buck Mountain Outfitters Fully guided deer, elk and antelope hunts on 8,000 private acres around the Deep Creek and Buck Mountain region. Cabins for hunters on five- to six-day hunts. 22990 Routt County Road 54 (15 minutes northwest of Steamboat), 970-870-9665, www.buckmountainoutfitters.net Bucking Rainbow Outfitters Orvis-endorsed outfitter with full-service fly shop, specializing in guided fishing trips (wade and float) on more than 40 miles of private water, as well as beginner, intermediate or expert whitewater rafting trips. Also rents rods, reels and tubes. 730 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8747 or 888-810-8747, www.buckingrainbow.com Bull Basin Guides Private fly-fishing program with two options on Troublesome Creek and Black Mountain Pond. Hunts for elk, mule deer, black bear, antelope and mountain lion, August through January. P.O. Box 1566, Kremmling, 970-724-0417, www.bullbasin.com and www.troublesomeflyfishing.com
Sew Steamboat Carries fashion and quilting fabric, notions and yarn and teaches basic through advanced sewing and yarn crafts. 929 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3222 Splatz Paint, drink and have fun! Two-hour painting classes providing everything you need. 1104 Lincoln Ave., Suite 105, 970-819-2156, www.splatzcanvasandwine.com The Potter’s Wheel Paint-your-own pottery studio accepting walkins, reservations (for groups of six or more) and private parties. Fee covers glazing, firing and facility use with a broad selection of ready-made ceramics. 1136 Yampa St., 970-879-4944, www.potterswheelsteamboat.com
❱❱ bike rental/repairs Blue Room Velo Mobile Bike Repair 970-846-5922, www.blueroomvelo.com Boomerang Sports Exchange Buying and selling the best used sports equipexploreSteamboat.com
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building), Unit C, 970-871-1569, www.rockymountainpeddler.com