After spending a couple hours driving along Interstate 70, everyone starts to get a little tired and maybe even a little grumpy. Good news is there are plenty of interesting places to stop along the way to your final destination.
Not too far outside of Denver along I-70 is Beau Jo’s Pizza in Idaho Springs. If you’re a pizza lover, this is definitely the place to be. Their pizza dough is made fresh throughout the day and also contains locally sourced honey! What makes Beau Jo’s such a special spot is how much effort they put into going green and helping the environment. Even the employee uniforms are made from recycled hemp and bamboo material! If you’re feeling a little guilty about eating a bit too much pizza, just keep this in the back of your mind!
A little further west along I-70 definitely check out the Arapahoe Café and Pub Down Under in Dillon, CO. The atmosphere is nice and the food is great. They serve both breakfast and dinner and have a large menu that offers plenty of options that will hit the spot after a long day of skiing. Their location is near the Dillon Reservoir and is a great spot to dine outside with great views in the summer. If you’re looking to catch a football game, play some pool, or just grab a few drinks head down the stairs to the Pub Down Under. Be sure to check out there Wednesday night burger special!
If you’re ever looking for other tips on great places to stop along I-70, don’t hesitate to ask us at Peak 1 Express!
Amber Boutwell is a published Denver photographer who loves capturing nature and food. She shoots with natural light but has a deep love for dark skies. When she’s not on mountaintops chasing the Milky Way, she’s managing the great brands behind AVA and The Outlaw Group as their Marketing Manager. She’s been known to quote Joe Pesci, over-kiss cats, enthusiastically eat cheese, and return pugs.
Her motto:
“Seek out places where the Wi-Fi is weak, the views are stunning, and don’t forget the snacks.”
