Crazy cool in Berthoud, Colorado E
very town has stories. I should know, in my job as the Mayor of HeidiTown, I have visited nearly every small town in Colorado, and I’ve written about them. However, when I was asked to write a touristy/HeidiTown story about Berthoud, I got severe writer’s block. I have been writing for the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor for 16-years, Surveyor n ones s ncre ffic Columnist to see a town through new eyes. However, after a week or two of thought, I can tell you honestly what the Mayor of HeidiTown would think was crazy cool about Berthoud. As I drive into town on Highway 56 from Interstate 25, I get warm fuzzies when I see the handmade “eggs” sign at the end of a dirt road just east of downtown. Believe me, this is SO Berthoud. Heidi This town has a kind of Norman Kerr-Schlaefer Rockwell appeal. Despite the inevitable sprawl that comes with time, kids still ride bicycles around as a mode of transportation although today, some are on scooters and skateboards. There’s an authentic pharmacy in the middle of downtown that, alongside prescriptions, sells greeting cards, candy and gifts.
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It’s kind of surprising that there isn’t a soda fountain nearby. There is an A&W in town, with a drive-in. Did you know that Berthoud’s A&W is 51-years-old? That’s right, it has been in town for more than half a century. There are two breweries in town. That’s right, two! I truly believe that breweries are the American answer to the British pub. Bring the dog, bring the kids, bring friends, come alone — everyone is invited to a brewery. With their wooden sign, cozy wood accents and great beer, it’s easy to feel at home at City Star Brewing. The patio, with its hops in the summer, small stage and colorful mural is a year-round destination. Personally, I think their Bandit Brown is the best brown in Colorado. If you follow @ HeidiTown on Twitter, you’ll know, I love City Star. During the snow sculpture event, we found ourselves warming up in Berthoud Brewing Company. I hadn’t been there for a while and realized that it is a true local pub where everyone knows everyone’s name. It’s small and n e n sf of s ns ne e fire o s e means locals and visitors can enjoy a pint on a cold Colorado day. The future has found Berthoud. As the Front Range grows daily so do does crime, and other riffraff. We must open our eyes and look at this place anew. From breweries to an Aussie eatery to a century old A&W, smalltown market, and world class golf course, Berthoud is crazy cool.
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