Colleen's Guidebook
Activities
Ski resorts, trails, and other fun stuff to do.
Cheapest day tickets, best views, tends to be the least busy of all the ski areas.
293 locals recommend
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6Cheapest day tickets, best views, tends to be the least busy of all the ski areas.
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing , lift assisted tubing, free sledding hill, mountain bike trails, marina, skate park, sleigh rides.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayCross country skiing, snowshoeing , lift assisted tubing, free sledding hill, mountain bike trails, marina, skate park, sleigh rides.
Great hike the whole family or group can enjoy. Also a good mountain bike trail. Links up with the Peaks trail which will take you all the way to Breckenridge
21 locals recommend
Rainbow Lake
Great hike the whole family or group can enjoy. Also a good mountain bike trail. Links up with the Peaks trail which will take you all the way to Breckenridge
Sightseeing
Dillon Amphitheater
135 W Lodgepole StGreat views of the Lake Dillon, Buffalo Mtn, and Peak one.
Sapphire Point Overlook
Swan Mountain RoadBeautiful views
A fun sculpture built in Breckenridge for the International art festival.
57 locals recommend
Isak Heartstone
A fun sculpture built in Breckenridge for the International art festival.
Neighborhoods
Most local of all the mountain towns. Central location and easy access to all of the resorts.
138 locals recommend
Frisco
Most local of all the mountain towns. Central location and easy access to all of the resorts.
The ski town. Main st is easy and fun to walk around. Lots of activities and events. A bit more expensive than the other towns.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
The ski town. Main st is easy and fun to walk around. Lots of activities and events. A bit more expensive than the other towns.
Copper Mountain
Fun resort to visit in a summer or winter.
Food scene
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtGood produce, a deli, high end extras.
Easy morning stop to the bakery. Call it in on your way and it will be ready when you get there. “Blue moon special” is the deal. Lots of gluten free goodies too.
115 locals recommend
Blue Moon Bakery
253 Summit PlEasy morning stop to the bakery. Call it in on your way and it will be ready when you get there. “Blue moon special” is the deal. Lots of gluten free goodies too.
Awesome light meal or late night snack. Grab a crepe and hang by the fire if you find yourself in Breckenridge
92 locals recommend
Crepes A La Cart
307 S Main StAwesome light meal or late night snack. Grab a crepe and hang by the fire if you find yourself in Breckenridge
Traveler advice
Getting around
Summit Stage- free local bus
Closest stop is the Frisco transfer station. You can get all over the county from here.
Customs and culture
Frisco is “bag less”
Grocery stores in Frisco and other parts of Summit county do not use plastic bags, or charge 25cents per bag. Natural grocers has boxes for groceries. Please plan accordingly.
What to pack
Wear layers
Colorado weather changes quickly. Generally a good rule is pack layers. Down jackets are great in the winter, hats are a must, and I never leave home without a jacket.
Don't miss
Summit Daily Newspaper
Check out the Summit Daily for all the local events and happenings
Customs and culture
Good neighbor policy
To be a good neighbor