The Goldminer is quaint and historic, and the innkeepers are friendly and make a great breakfast. Ask for the room with th jacuzzi-style tub. They also have a hot tub downstairs. Eldora is a good ski resort for families and for the beginning to intermediate skier. It's nice because you can ski in Colorado without fighting the traffic on Interstate 70. The Black Forest German restaurant and Katmandu Indian Restaurant have excellent food in Nederland, as does the little First Street Pub (good microbrews). Stay at the Goldminer, which is almost right at the entrance to Eldora, and you can ski without dealing with the traffic hassles. They have room/lift ticket packages that save money, too.