Guidebook for Frisco
Food Scene
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
182 Lusher CtGreat Margheritas and appetizers for "Happy Hour."
For a filling appetizer try the Pollo fundido“Javier’s Special" and if you are looking for something a little different for an entree have the Pollo a la crema. Another great Mexican restaurant.
49 locals recommend
Hacienda Real
842 N Summit BlvdFor a filling appetizer try the Pollo fundido“Javier’s Special" and if you are looking for something a little different for an entree have the Pollo a la crema. Another great Mexican restaurant.
Coffee---anyone??? Grab your favorite drink and walk back on the bike path along the lake for some beautiful views.
48 locals recommend
Starbucks
1008 N Summit BlvdCoffee---anyone??? Grab your favorite drink and walk back on the bike path along the lake for some beautiful views.
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
984 10 Mile DrQuick sandwiches and shakes to dine in or take with you for the day.
Locals pub with great burgers. Try the "mac and cheese" if you are looking to fill up.
55 locals recommend
Ollies
620 Main StLocals pub with great burgers. Try the "mac and cheese" if you are looking to fill up.
Locals brewpub with a variety of beers including some from other parts of the state with great local atmosphere.
126 locals recommend
Pug Ryan's Brewery
104 Village PlLocals brewpub with a variety of beers including some from other parts of the state with great local atmosphere.
Outdoor bar for summer right on the lake. Great views of the lake. Bike the five miles along the (flat) Dam Road and reward yourself with a cold one when you get there.
44 locals recommend
Pug Ryan's Tiki Bar
150 Marina DrOutdoor bar for summer right on the lake. Great views of the lake. Bike the five miles along the (flat) Dam Road and reward yourself with a cold one when you get there.
Sweet tooths meet their mark here. Used to be a locals secret but now mountain travelers know where to grab a great breakfast sandwich or burrito or even sandwich for lunch.
115 locals recommend
Blue Moon Bakery
253 Summit PlSweet tooths meet their mark here. Used to be a locals secret but now mountain travelers know where to grab a great breakfast sandwich or burrito or even sandwich for lunch.
There are 6 Brewpubs in Summit County and this is one for some unique brews. Check it out.
66 locals recommend
The Bakers' Brewery
531 Silverthorne LnThere are 6 Brewpubs in Summit County and this is one for some unique brews. Check it out.
Essentials
Safeway
1008 Summit BlvdAnother easy drive or walk for food or convenience items.
A short walk or even shorter drive to groceries and prepared meals. A little pricey yet good quality food.
202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtA short walk or even shorter drive to groceries and prepared meals. A little pricey yet good quality food.
Parks & Nature
Bike and walking trail is steps away from our front door. Walk or ride in the summer and cross country ski in the winter. Gorgeous views all times of year.
176 locals recommend
Dillon Reservoir
Bike and walking trail is steps away from our front door. Walk or ride in the summer and cross country ski in the winter. Gorgeous views all times of year.
Boreas Pass
Beautiful fall colors drive.
7 miles round trip but great if you just want to head up a mile or so and head back down.
17 locals recommend
White River National Forest Trail access
County Road 12607 miles round trip but great if you just want to head up a mile or so and head back down.
Easy hike because not much of an elevation gain. Will still be a bit of a challenge for flatlanders but great way to get out of town and feel like you are away from it all.
55 locals recommend
Lily Pad Lake Trail Head
County Road 1231Easy hike because not much of an elevation gain. Will still be a bit of a challenge for flatlanders but great way to get out of town and feel like you are away from it all.
Getting Around
FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Let Summit Stage do your driving, whether you are packing the skis or boards and want to be dropped off at the base of Copper, Breck---take the Express and get to either in under 20 minutes, Keystone---under 30 minutes transferring in Dillon, (easier access than parking at the slopes and lugging your equipment) or want to shop the quaint local shops or the Silverthorne Outlet Mall, this is the way to travel.
21 locals recommend
Frisco Transfer Center station
1010 Meadow DrFREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Let Summit Stage do your driving, whether you are packing the skis or boards and want to be dropped off at the base of Copper, Breck---take the Express and get to either in under 20 minutes, Keystone---under 30 minutes transferring in Dillon, (easier access than parking at the slopes and lugging your equipment) or want to shop the quaint local shops or the Silverthorne Outlet Mall, this is the way to travel.
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor tubing, sledding or terrain riding with lighted slope in winter. BMX in the summer. Book Sleigh Rides here or boats in the Marina as well. Great for extending your day into night.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayOutdoor tubing, sledding or terrain riding with lighted slope in winter. BMX in the summer. Book Sleigh Rides here or boats in the Marina as well. Great for extending your day into night.
A sleigh ride at night followed by dinner. Great way to experience the snow in the evening.
27 locals recommend
Two Below Zero Dinner Sleigh Rides
616 Recreation WayA sleigh ride at night followed by dinner. Great way to experience the snow in the evening.
When you need to take the edge off of those legs from enjoying being out in the mountains for some full days fun, try catching a movie one night.
83 locals recommend
Skyline Cinema 8
312 Dillon Ridge RdWhen you need to take the edge off of those legs from enjoying being out in the mountains for some full days fun, try catching a movie one night.
Super close to Frisco. I would advise taking the Summit Stage and getting dropped off at the base of the mountain. Why drive and lug those skis and boards.
330 locals recommend
Copper Mountain
Super close to Frisco. I would advise taking the Summit Stage and getting dropped off at the base of the mountain. Why drive and lug those skis and boards.
Another short Summit Stage ride away. Take a walk down Main Street after and explore the variety of local shops.
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdAnother short Summit Stage ride away. Take a walk down Main Street after and explore the variety of local shops.
Pricey, but a huge mountain with tons of great runs. Can get there in a little over a half an hour when traffic is down. Good place for Apres ski libations.
291 locals recommend
Vail Ski Resort
Pricey, but a huge mountain with tons of great runs. Can get there in a little over a half an hour when traffic is down. Good place for Apres ski libations.
One of the five close slopes to Frisco. Keystone even has night skiing.
272 locals recommend
Keystone Resort
100 Dercum SquareOne of the five close slopes to Frisco. Keystone even has night skiing.
Arts & Culture
Learn about mining, the town of Frisco and the entire valley.
57 locals recommend
Frisco Historic Park and Museum
120 Main StLearn about mining, the town of Frisco and the entire valley.
Hard to recognize this as a school. Times have changed and maybe the kids will gain a little insight into what their ancestors had to do just to get an education.
1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum
403 La Bonte StHard to recognize this as a school. Times have changed and maybe the kids will gain a little insight into what their ancestors had to do just to get an education.
Shopping
Good deals if you catch the stores at the right time. Think about joining their store clubs online for greater deals when you shop.
232 locals recommend
Outlets at Silverthorne
246 V Rainbow DrGood deals if you catch the stores at the right time. Think about joining their store clubs online for greater deals when you shop.