Guidebook for our Paonia Airbnbs
Drinks & Nightlife
Louie's Pizza
202 Grand AveBest pizza in town!
Formerly Revolution Brewing, this is the spot to relax and enjoy a custom crafted pint on Grande Ave in Paonia.
21 locals recommend
Paonia United Brewing Company
201A Grand AveFormerly Revolution Brewing, this is the spot to relax and enjoy a custom crafted pint on Grande Ave in Paonia.
Food Scene
PJ's Neighborhood Pub
107 W Bridge StGreat food and drink in neighboring Hotchkiss.
U-pick fruit, fresh pressed local juices, local hard cider, great restaurant food, local crafts for sale. We love this place and enjoy weekend bbqs with live music.
51 locals recommend
Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room
39126 CO-133U-pick fruit, fresh pressed local juices, local hard cider, great restaurant food, local crafts for sale. We love this place and enjoy weekend bbqs with live music.
Zack's BBQ
721 E Bridge StA great local family run steak house in a beautiful location.
Our local Conoco gas station with Hunts Bros pizza and all the rest of C-store fair. This is the main gas station for Paonia and the last gas until Carbondale for those heading east towards Aspen.
Stop N Save
282 CO-133Our local Conoco gas station with Hunts Bros pizza and all the rest of C-store fair. This is the main gas station for Paonia and the last gas until Carbondale for those heading east towards Aspen.
Espresso Paeonia
208 Main StHand crafted drinks and we highly recommend a visit!
Fantastic breads from our friends in Crested Butte who relocated to Paonia a few years back. We are grateful this is a special out of the way bakery to visit.
9 locals recommend
Mountain Oven Organic Bakery
395 Clark AveFantastic breads from our friends in Crested Butte who relocated to Paonia a few years back. We are grateful this is a special out of the way bakery to visit.
Everything Else
The World headquarters for one of the very few publications reporting on land, water and other issues in the West.
High Country News
119 Grand AveThe World headquarters for one of the very few publications reporting on land, water and other issues in the West.
Western Slope Conservation Center
204 Poplar AveWe support this organization and hope you will too.
Need any work done on your car while staying at Kale's Cottage? The guys at Reedy's are incredibly helpful and competent. They also do full service gas with that old school touch.
Reedy's Service
212 2nd StNeed any work done on your car while staying at Kale's Cottage? The guys at Reedy's are incredibly helpful and competent. They also do full service gas with that old school touch.
Yoga Tree
110 S 7th StExcellent yoga classes available year round. Call for schedule.
Local crafts and the ability to do crafting yourself! They have a clay studio and other options for visitors. Call for details.
10 locals recommend
Creamery Arts Center
165 W Bridge StLocal crafts and the ability to do crafting yourself! They have a clay studio and other options for visitors. Call for details.
Arts & Culture
Broadcasting over 10,000 square miles from this 6,000 square foot green space, KVNF is the gem of our valley. 90.9 in Paonia. Become a member!
KVNF
233 Grand AveBroadcasting over 10,000 square miles from this 6,000 square foot green space, KVNF is the gem of our valley. 90.9 in Paonia. Become a member!
Live music, movies, dance - this is our community owned heart center. Check online for the schedule or wander by while walking downtown.
21 locals recommend
Paradise Theatre
215 Grand AveLive music, movies, dance - this is our community owned heart center. Check online for the schedule or wander by while walking downtown.
Shopping
From wine tasting to farmer's stand, this gem is a must visit. Located in a beautiful spot right on the North Fork River, we know you and yours will find something delicious.
27 locals recommend
Black Bridge Winery
15836 Black Bridge RdFrom wine tasting to farmer's stand, this gem is a must visit. Located in a beautiful spot right on the North Fork River, we know you and yours will find something delicious.
Great locally owned family run liquor store offering a wide selection of craft beer, local wine and spirits.
West Elk Wine & Spirits
427 Samuel Wade RdGreat locally owned family run liquor store offering a wide selection of craft beer, local wine and spirits.
Sightseeing
Google this park and realize that right next to Paonia is access to one of the deepest canyons in the US. Simply breathtaking all year round and especially on winter full moon nights with skis.
153 locals recommend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Google this park and realize that right next to Paonia is access to one of the deepest canyons in the US. Simply breathtaking all year round and especially on winter full moon nights with skis.
Our absolute favorite commercial hot springs on the planet. Incredible gardens, mountain views, numerous soaking areas, guest kitchen, sauna, cold plunge and more. This makes a great day trip!
63 locals recommend
Orvis Hot Springs
1585 County RdOur absolute favorite commercial hot springs on the planet. Incredible gardens, mountain views, numerous soaking areas, guest kitchen, sauna, cold plunge and more. This makes a great day trip!
Located on Paonia's very own Bureau of Reclamation reservoir, this park is a beautiful spot for a picnic.
11 locals recommend
Crawford State Park
40468 CO-92Located on Paonia's very own Bureau of Reclamation reservoir, this park is a beautiful spot for a picnic.
Local distillers of fine spirits. Call before visiting and check Google maps. They are a bit out there but a really great local business to support.
Jack Rabbit Hill Farm
26567 North RdLocal distillers of fine spirits. Call before visiting and check Google maps. They are a bit out there but a really great local business to support.
Fantastic neighbors supplying flowers and organic foods to Aspen, Crested Butte & Telluride markets. Call first before visiting - these folks are always at farmer's markets.
Zephyros Farm and Garden
11466 3725 RdFantastic neighbors supplying flowers and organic foods to Aspen, Crested Butte & Telluride markets. Call first before visiting - these folks are always at farmer's markets.
Home of Slow Grovin BBQ and access to great trails. Please respect the locals and local parking signage this little tucked away gem gets overrun and the locals are exhausted.
37 locals recommend
Marble
Home of Slow Grovin BBQ and access to great trails. Please respect the locals and local parking signage this little tucked away gem gets overrun and the locals are exhausted.
Electric Mountain Lodge
41348 Electric Mountain LnBest restaurant getaway with amazing views one hour east and above Paonia.
Essentials
Fairly good selection of organic foods. Movie rentals, pharmacy, deli etc.
15 locals recommend
City Market
215 6th StFairly good selection of organic foods. Movie rentals, pharmacy, deli etc.
Located only 0.5 miles from Kale's Cottage, Don's is your local grocery store with a surprising selection of organic foods. Easy 10 minute walk or 3 minute bike down second from the cottage.
12 locals recommend
Don's Super Market
213 2nd StLocated only 0.5 miles from Kale's Cottage, Don's is your local grocery store with a surprising selection of organic foods. Easy 10 minute walk or 3 minute bike down second from the cottage.