COME TO LIFE | Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Copper Mountain Or head over to Copper Mountain , where a scenic chairlift can take you to a mountaintop restaurant or to a downhill mountain-bike course or rugged hike. Run the kids blissfully ragged on the zipline, climbing wall, go-karts, hydro bikes, summer-snowpark sessions and more. Challenge Course or the Gold Summit Climbing Wall, and embark on several hiking trails. An expansive network of hiking and mountain-bike trails is also accessible right from town In the afternoon, visit downtown Breckenridge , where boutiques will tempt you with everything from designer cupcakes to designer jeans as well as imported olive oils and cigars. Explore the 200-structure historic district on foot; Breck is one of the state’s emerging art towns and a Certified Colorado Creative District, hosting makers’ nights, performances and a number of studios, galleries and shops holding illuminating workshops. Just south of town, pay a visit to Isak Heartstone , a gigantic wooden troll that’s captured hearts and social-media posts worldwide. New local-focused restaurants and breweries join longtime favorites, including a new Interactive Spirits Lab at the uber-KEYSTONE RESORT Day 3 Breckenridge boasts a vibrant local food and beverage scene. Grab breakfast at one of the more than 70 independently owned restaurants . Then, hop on your mountain bike and hit the trails; many are converted wagon routes and mining paths. If you prefer pavement, the Ten Mile Recreational Pathway is named for the adjacent mountain range; the 24-mile paved path connects to the 55-mile Summit County Recreational Path . Or race down the slopes on the Gold Runner Coaster, an elevated alpine track that’s part of the summertime Epic Discovery program at Breckenridge Ski Resort . You can also test yourself on the Alpineer popular Breckenridge Distillery . After sipping and savoring, seek out the Breck Music AirStage , Silver Bullet Trailers that host pop-ups, artist residences and other performances. WINTER FUN KEYSTONE, BRECKENRIDGE, COPPER MOUNTAIN AND ARAPAHOE BASIN ARE FOUR REASONS SUMMIT COUNTY is known worldwide as a top winter destination (and Breck’s Peak 7 lift provides an amazing new peak-to-peak experience). Just a short trek up scenic I-70 from Denver, find all types of ski and snowboard terrain, as well as other enchantments like snow tubing, sleigh and dog-sledding rides, snowmobiling, ice skating, Nordic trails and more. An 8-mile groomed path also links Breckenridge with the Frisco Adventure Park, perfect for cross-country skiing and winter fat biking. Stay & Play Options BRECKENRIDGE DISTILLERY Breckenridge (page 180), Copper Mountain , Dillon (page 182), Frisco (page 183), Keystone , Silverthorne (page 186) 132 1-800-COLORADO FROM TOP: VAIL RESORTS/DANIEL MILCHEV; BRECKENRIDGE DISTILLERY.
Colorado Official State Vacation Guide 2022: Page 132
