Off the Beaten Path Bookstore

Off the Beaten Path Bookstore We are a full-service independent bookstore, with an extensive collection of new fiction, literature Who are we?
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Since we opened our doors in 1990, we have been Steamboat's largest full service bookstore and the locals' favorite meeting place for Good Books, Good Coffee and Good Friends. Real people who read books and admire great writing. We stand ready to help you find your next great read. We are a full service, independent bookstore, with extensive collections of current literature, fiction, history and

memoirs, young adult works, and many more. We feature a large children’s collection, as well. We carry the Indie Bound selections, NY Times best sellers, and as a sponsor of the Literary Sojourn (www.literarysojourn.com), a full selection of the Literary Sojourn authors. When you’re away from Steamboat, you can find us on the web at www.steamboatbooks.com. In addition to our carefully hand selected inventory of books, we stock wonderful greeting cards, games, puzzles, candles, journals, chocolates and a varied assortment of unique gifts. We can help you select the perfect gift, wrap it and even ship it. Our café serves the best coffee drinks in town, pastries, Big Train drinks, smoothies, soups and salads for lunch, and wine in the evening. We are pleased to be serving Steaming Bean Coffee, roasted in Telluride, Colorado. The store, in new digs on 9th Street in historic downtown Steamboat Springs, is open 7 days a week.

This month’s drink: The Beast in The Garden, is raising money for the Yampa River Botanic Park !!! Last month we raised ...
08/12/2026

This month’s drink: The Beast in The Garden, is raising money for the Yampa River Botanic Park !!! Last month we raised $700 for Yampa River Fund . Let’s see if we can meet or beat that this month!

Running is freedom for many. it was for Dimity right up until the road took it's toll. The 27th Mile is a book for runne...
08/12/2026

Running is freedom for many. it was for Dimity right up until the road took it's toll. The 27th Mile is a book for runners who are slowing down, who need a little help transitioning from sprint to stroll. Dimity will be at Off The Beaten Path on August 29th from 11 to 2 signing her book.

Agriculture in an environmentally, politically, and economically turbulent time, a family navigating an uncertain future...
08/10/2026

Agriculture in an environmentally, politically, and economically turbulent time, a family navigating an uncertain future while trying to honor tradition, Claire Boyles' Appraisals has it all. Join Claire at Off The Beaten Path on August 30th at 6:30 for a fireside chat all about her book, writing, and how this story relates to Routt County's own narrative.

Eugene will be at the Routt County Fair Wednesday, 6pm at the EH tent!!!! He’ll be chatting about the yampa and we’ll be...
08/08/2026

Eugene will be at the Routt County Fair Wednesday, 6pm at the EH tent!!!! He’ll be chatting about the yampa and we’ll be selling books!

This is going to be amazing!!!
08/01/2026

This is going to be amazing!!!

Chicago-based poet Kweisi Gharreau, (pronounced kway-c), will be in Steamboat next week for two pop-up poetry readings. Gharreau is one of Chicago’s premier poets, self-published authors and “artivists.” His spoken-word piece, “One Shot Away”, is...

We are so so so so so freakin' excited to host a workshop and reading with kweisi: poet, advocate, and artist. This will...
07/31/2026

We are so so so so so freakin' excited to host a workshop and reading with kweisi: poet, advocate, and artist. This will be a night all about crafting poetry for peace, love, and forgiveness. Be there or be square.

The man himself Kweisi Gharreau will be here Tuesday August 4th at 6:30pm!! We are incredibly lucky to have such a talen...
07/31/2026

The man himself Kweisi Gharreau will be here Tuesday August 4th at 6:30pm!! We are incredibly lucky to have such a talented poet and spoken word performer at the store.
Come join us on Tuesday, but keep your eye out because he will be in town all weekend handing out hugs and good vibes!

Real Estate is a mysterious and fraught world, especially in New York! Jenny Dandy's Houses of Crime mystery thrillers c...
07/25/2026

Real Estate is a mysterious and fraught world, especially in New York! Jenny Dandy's Houses of Crime mystery thrillers capitalize capitalize on this terrifying world. Stop by on August 1st any time between 11 and 2 to get a book signed and maybe an apartment lead!

It's time to vote for the best businesses in the Boat! We're up for a lot cool categories, categories like Best Barista,...
07/24/2026

It's time to vote for the best businesses in the Boat! We're up for a lot cool categories, categories like Best Barista, Best Gift Shop, and Best Business Owner!! Go to www.steamboatpilot.com/best to vote!

TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Join Danielle and Ashley 'round the fire (not a real one, we're not tempting fate over here) to chat a...
07/23/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Join Danielle and Ashley 'round the fire (not a real one, we're not tempting fate over here) to chat about a life lived around crowded tables and scored by bonus tracks. Doors open at 6:30, the talk starts at 6:45. There will be beer, wine, and an exceptional cocktail available for purchase. A portion of proceeds from the cocktail sales will be donated to Watch Duty.

Address

68 9th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO
80487

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(970) 879-6830

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