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November 6, 2026

Our Favorite Places Near the Spa

Your spa day deserves a perfect day around it.

We’re lucky to live and work along the Yampa River, and our guests often ask the same question right after they book: “What else should we do nearby?” Here are the spots we love for before and after your visit.

Coffee Shops

- Beard & Braid (116 9th Street). A charming little shop for coffee, tea, and a quick breakfast.
- Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
(68 9th Street). An independent bookstore with a coffee bar. Come early, grab a pastry, and leave with something to read in the relaxation room.

Brunch + Lunch

- Yampa Valley Kitchen (207 9th Street). A breakfast and lunch spot with a lovely courtyard. We recommend reserving ahead. Their champagne mimosas set up is impressive! 
- Seedz (1117 Lincoln Ave). Flavorful American and Asian fusion, healthy wraps, salads, bowls, smoothies, comfort foods and more - all seasonally fresh! 

Dinner on Yampa

Once you’re relaxed and glowing, you can walk to dinner without moving your car.

- Aurum Food & Wine (811 Yampa Street). Latin-inspired plates and cocktails in an elevated setting. A good pick for date night or a girls’ dinner. Great happy hour choice!
- Primrose (1110 Yampa, next door to Waterside). Fresh seafood, dry aged steaks, craft cocktails, an upscale, romantic dinner option downtown.
- Mountain Tap Brewery
(910 Yampa Street). Local beers and wood-fired pizzas on a patio.
- Brass Kitchen & Bar
(700 Yampa Street). Another well-loved choice for an evening out.

Boutiques

Lincoln Avenue is made for wandering. You’ll find vintage finds, Western wear, local treats, gifts, and outdoor gear. It’s a nice way to fill the hour before or after your appointment, and a good place to find a thank-you gift for whoever is watching your dog back home.

The Plan

  1. Coffee and a pastry downtown.
  2. Your treatments at Waterside, with a stretch in the Salt Therapy Suite.
  3. A stroll along the river.
  4. Happy hour, lingering into dinner on Yampa Street.

That’s a day well spent!

Visiting soon?

Book your spa time first, then plan the rest around it. Restaurants and treatment times fill up, especially on winter weekends.

Waterside Day Spa & Salon
1110 Yampa Street, Unit 110, Steamboat Springs
970-457-0392 or book online.

Hours and menus change with the seasons, so please check with each business before you go.

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