COME TO LIFE / Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Copper Mountain 1 SUMMIT COUNTY GETAWAY COLORADO ROCKIES PLAYGROUND “Colorado’s Playground” is an easy trip from Denver and the Front Range. The area is hugged by three mountain ranges and presents enough activities to satisfy anyone itching to get out and go in Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone and Copper Mountain — six towns close enough to move easily between by car or bike during one trip. items for a picnic and head for the new Maryland Creek Park , with amazing views as your lunchtime companion. Watch how far your ball flies through the thin mountain air at one of Keystone’s two 18-hole championship courses or bring the family to Keystone Resort (2) for the bike park, scenic chairlift ride, summer snow-tubing, horseback riding, mountain-top yoga and more. Then head out for a spell on Lake Dillon , where you can rent canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats and paddle-boats and explore the dozen or so islands sprinkled throughout. The Frisco Bay Marina (1) rents the Hobie Eclipse pedalboards (with handlebars and stair-step pedals) and other equipment. After exploring the 25 miles of shoreline, stop off at the Peninsula Recreation Area for a round of disc golf and loads of picnic sites perfect for spreading out with lunch from one of charming Main Street ’s tempting delis, breweries (including the acclaimed Outer Range Brewing Co. ) and chef-owned eateries in Frisco. You’ll also find several maker spaces: a drop-in art studio, a glass-blowing shop, a millinery, a guitar maker and more. The Frisco Adventure Park (4) has expanded its offerings of bike park, disc golf and winter tubing hill to include a mammoth new skate park and a bouldering area for kids. Bring a blanket to the newly revamped Dillon Amphitheater for a lakeside evening concert. Throughout the summer, the pavilion hosts performances, concerts and dance nights. (The Dillon Theatre Company has a new home at the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center if you’re up for more mountain culture.) 2 DAYS 1 & 2 Get ready to score some deals at more than 50 name-brand stores, including J. Crew, Banana Republic, Nike and Coach, at the Outlets at Silverthorne . Counter your shopping with a trip down to the water. Silverthorne’s Blue River Trail (5) runs parallel to the outlet shops and provides access to the river’s Gold Medal trout-filled waters and scenic walkway. Grab QUICK TIP 146 / Breckenridge’s Free Ride Transit System makes it easy — and complimentary — to get around town, complete with its own app showing real-time bus locations and maps; the town is also quite walkable and very bike friendly. Use Summit Stage buses to venture to other parts of Summit County, also at no charge. 1-800-COLORADO FROM TOP: LAKE DILLON, LISA SEAMAN; KEYSTONE BIKE PARK, KEYSTONE RESORT.
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