Mountain town. College town. Retirees. Skiing nearby.
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Purgatory: About 30 minutes drive north puts you into skiing / snowboarding, not eternal limbo.
Snowdown: The annual festival has themes that change. People dress up accordingly and enter a costume / putt putt competition. You buy a drink at each / every few holes, which are built by / in businesses. Lots of fun was had by all. It ends with more food and drinks at rotating venues each year.
Nosh:
Steamworks Brewing Co: A popular venue with locals. That means there's often a wait.
Pro Tip: Show up early or join the wait list online.
Nip:
Steamworks Brewing Co: All the beer is good...even on a cold day. The Third Eye P.A. is tasty.
Pro Tip: Check their website for happy hour specials.
Four Leaves Winery: A great local business. You can commission your own blend and design your own bottles here...or just stop by for a flight of the house wines.