An outside photograph of the brick exterior of The Inn at Riverwalk in Edwards, Colorado. On the left and right sides of the exterior are more business and buildings on a quaint street in Edwards. On the curb is a light green Subaru covered in a light layer of snow. Two dogs are sticking their heads out the window and someone is in the front seat. The sky is blue above the building.

The Inn at Riverwalk

Visit idyllic Edwards, only 10 minutes from Beaver Creek and 20 minutes from Vail, for easy access to the ski resorts, plus hearty restaurants and rushing Eagle River views. Nestled near miles of hikeable and bikeable terrain, The Inn at Riverwalk is loved for its quiet mountain-town vibe with easy access to the Vail Valley and beyond.

This homey inn has it all: a convenience shop, fitness center (take in the alpine views while sweating on the treadmill) and a heated pool with a steamy hot tub open in the summer. The on-site restaurant, Mountain Fish House & Oyster Bar, dishes out chilled oysters on the half shell. If seafood isn’t your thing, don’t worry, however. Charming nearby restaurants yield juicy bacon-cheeseburgers, salads tossed with fresh veggies, slow-roasted pastrami on soft rye bread and more. The Riverwalk is only steps away from the rollicking Eagle River and all the action of Edwards, so you’ll find fun around every corner.

What makes it special?

All the members of your family are welcome here — that includes your favorite furry pups. Leash up pawed pals and walk them along the river, sneak them a slice of crispy bacon on the pet-friendly patio of Hovey & Harrison, let them run in Freedom Park or snuggle up next to them in your hotel bed.

The most Colorado thing about this place

The Inn at Riverwalk is minutes away from winter-sports fun. During powder season, drive to enchanting Vail Village or head out to Beaver Creek Resort via the inn’s scheduled shuttle to the slopes. Pro tip: Reserve a ride in advance so they’ll be sure to have room for you.

Coolest amenity

It’s the Gear Garage, hands-down. You can rent lawn entertainment, a Polaroid camera, bikes, snowshoes, sleds, books and more. Cozy up for board-game nights in your room, or don a helmet for a leisurely bike ride along the river path on a sunny afternoon.

Our favorite traveler review

“We had a nice three-day stay at The Riverwalk. The grandchildren enjoyed using the outdoor heated pool and hot tub. The staff was very nice and helpful. They lent us games to play from the game room. We would go back when visiting again.” — GrnPnd, Tripadvisor

Things to see & do nearby

Stroll along the warmly lit sidewalks of the Edwards Riverwalk and you’ll find local boutiques like P.E. 101, where you can peruse sustainable fashion and colorful handmade jewelry. Indulge in tender pappardelle pasta dressed in marinara at Zino Ristorante, sip a protein-loaded Eat, Sleep, Ride smoothie while discovering your new favorite staff-recommended read at The Bookworm, or walk to Craftsman Brew Company to sip some Colorado suds. Take the kiddos to the Museum at Dinosaur Junction for an interactive prehistoric journey, or ride horseback along aspen-lined paths with Bearcat Stables. Adventure outdoors with a local Alpine Quest Sports guide and challenge your balance while stand-up paddleboarding. Or travel to Glenwood Springs, under an hour away, and relax in the resort’s steaming natural pools with tree-speckled mountains as the backdrop.

 

Photos courtesy of The Inn at Riverwalk