The Local Nomad - Favorites

Michelle & Thomas - The Local Nomad
Michelle & Thomas - The Local Nomad
The Local Nomad - Favorites

Best Views

Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio with a stunning view of the mountains. Open May through October. Grab an amazing charcuterie plate or sandwich from the french rustic deli by Chef Joseph Kerns on weekend afternoons.
29 recommandé par les habitants
AZURA CELLARS AND GALLERY
16764 Farmers Mine Rd
29 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio with a stunning view of the mountains. Open May through October. Grab an amazing charcuterie plate or sandwich from the french rustic deli by Chef Joseph Kerns on weekend afternoons.
Mountain views from their covered patio. Enjoy a delicious steak dinner on Friday nights.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Storm Cellar
14139 Runzel Gulch Rd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Mountain views from their covered patio. Enjoy a delicious steak dinner on Friday nights.

Best Wine

Tastings at the winery May through October, or look for Stone Cottage in local restaurants and shops. The pinot noir is especially good, but we like all of their wines.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Stone Cottage Cellars
41716 Reds Rd
20 recommandé par les habitants
Tastings at the winery May through October, or look for Stone Cottage in local restaurants and shops. The pinot noir is especially good, but we like all of their wines.
Award winning white wines and roses, fantastic people, lovely views.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Storm Cellar
14139 Runzel Gulch Rd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Award winning white wines and roses, fantastic people, lovely views.
Sunday brunch, weekend dinners, and fresh sodas, all with local and seasonal ingredients!
21 recommandé par les habitants
Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L Rd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Sunday brunch, weekend dinners, and fresh sodas, all with local and seasonal ingredients!

Best Beer

Local microbrewery with a good rotating selection. They often host live music and other events. They have a small snack menu and sometimes have a food truck set up nearby.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Paonia United Brewing Company
201A Grand Ave
21 recommandé par les habitants
Local microbrewery with a good rotating selection. They often host live music and other events. They have a small snack menu and sometimes have a food truck set up nearby.
If you like sours, this is the place for you! A one-block walk from the hostel.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
201a 1st St
15 recommandé par les habitants
If you like sours, this is the place for you! A one-block walk from the hostel.

Best Day Trip

Absolutely worth the 45 minute drive. The north rim is closed during the winter, but for most of the year it's the best, least-crowded way to enjoy the Black Canyon.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
153 recommandé par les habitants
Absolutely worth the 45 minute drive. The north rim is closed during the winter, but for most of the year it's the best, least-crowded way to enjoy the Black Canyon.
Stunning mountain drive to the cute ski town of Crested Butte.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Kebler Pass
23 recommandé par les habitants
Stunning mountain drive to the cute ski town of Crested Butte.
Secluded mountain town with a fantastic BBQ restaurant (Slow Groovin), a beautiful hour drive from Paonia across McClure pass
37 recommandé par les habitants
Marble
37 recommandé par les habitants
Secluded mountain town with a fantastic BBQ restaurant (Slow Groovin), a beautiful hour drive from Paonia across McClure pass

Best Fancy Dinner

Romantic outdoor seating with inventive small plates
21 recommandé par les habitants
Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L Rd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Romantic outdoor seating with inventive small plates

Best Casual Dinner

Good specialty pizzas (try the Swami or the con Fungi) to enjoy there or take-out. Live music upstairs or on the back patio several times a week depending on the season.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Louie's Pizza
202 Grand Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
Good specialty pizzas (try the Swami or the con Fungi) to enjoy there or take-out. Live music upstairs or on the back patio several times a week depending on the season.

Best Breakfast

Crunch Waffle serves sweet and savory waffles out of Louie's pizza every weekend
24 recommandé par les habitants
Louie's Pizza
202 Grand Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
Crunch Waffle serves sweet and savory waffles out of Louie's pizza every weekend
Good bagels, breakfast pizza, pastries, and a relaxed place to hang out and sip coffee.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Paonia Bread Works
530 Grand Ave
19 recommandé par les habitants
Good bagels, breakfast pizza, pastries, and a relaxed place to hang out and sip coffee.
Good breakfast and lunch options in town
Sweetgrass Paonia
Good breakfast and lunch options in town