Here’s everything you have to know about Basalt in Colorado.
Where to Eat
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Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Savor the wood-fired pizzas and exquisite pasta dishes. Let the staff select an exquisite drink pairing from the award-winning wine list. 624 E. Cooper Ave., 941 E. Valley Road, Basalt, mezzalunaaspen.com
Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: With classic pub fare and a vibrant atmosphere, it is best described as the “locals’ sports bar.” Order a pitcher of beer, wings and cheesesteak egg rolls. 308 S. Hunter St., 190 Robinson St., Basalt, zanestavern.com
Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Located in historic downtown, the upscale space specializes in responsibly grown food. Along with an impressive wine list and specialty cocktails, this local favorite embodies clean eating— Colorado style. 22864 Two Rivers Road, freerangebasalt.com
Where to Relax
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Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Spa in Willits Fahrenheit Body Spa in Willits promotes wellness and health from the inside out. With a surplus of treatments and services available, this healing spa is sure to support and enhance your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Dip your toes in float therapy, whole- body cryotherapy, facials, massages, acupuncture and more. 241 Robinson St., Unit C-106, Basalt, fahrenheitbodyspas.com
Where to Shop
Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Polish-born Monika Oginski honors women as goddesses by gathering collections that flatter every silhouette and embrace individual style. Her European taste translates into a passion for the finest. 132 Midland Ave., Basalt, faboofashion.com
For sustainable fashion, Heirlooms Resale has a variety of consignment options from trendy pieces to retro moments. 144 Midland Ave., heirloomsresale.com
A great new boutique in Basalt, offering a contemporary vibe in fashion (Nili Lotan, Sea New York and Pedro Garcia) and decor (Tina Frey, Estelle Colored Glass, Rathborne candles), with abundant and surprising twists for anyone looking to spruce up wardrobes and rooms. 227 Midland Ave., Ste. 16A, theposhpeacock.co
For about 30 years, this locally owned designer shop has carried brand names and styles for the whole family. 740 E. Valley Road, Basalt, midlandclothingcompany.com
Cultural Experiences
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Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: The contemporary Western art gallery exhibits nationally known painters like Michael Kessler, Donna Howell- Sickles and Sarah Lamb, with mixed-media constructions by Janet Nelson. 211 Midland Ave., Basalt, korologosgallery.com
Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Through education, exhibitions and events, The Art Base provides an outpost for creative expression in the visual arts throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. The organization also offers art classes for adults and youth, and free community events. 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, theartbase.org
Why It’s Essential to the Neighborhood: Since 1998, Keating Fine Art has showcased paintings and sculptures by some of the West’s most well-known artists. The gallery also displays old pawn jewelry with turquoise and silver, along with estate jewelry, antique filigree and old mine-cut diamonds, gold and platinum. 842 E. Valley Road, Basalt, keatinggallery.com
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