What's
happening ....
Things
to do...
This
is a glimpse of what Winter Park and the Fraser Valley have
to offer and will help you plan your activities while staying
at Indian Peaks. Winter or Summer!
Click Here for a Calendar of Events
Summer Activities Available Through The Activity
Desk:
Rodeo:
(Saturdays in July & August): $10 adult / $6 child
Discounted Hot Sulphur Springs Tickets: $14.50
Other things to do:
Golfing:
Pole Creek and SolVista, call 800-551-9943 / 726-5701 for tee
times and prices
Winter Park Resort Tickets:
http://www.skiwinterpark.com
Horseback Riding:
http://www.grand-county.com/Horseback_Riding.aspx
Rafting:
http://www.madadventures.com
Georgetown Loop:
http://www.georgetownlooprr.com
Wildlife Tours:
(child rate is 11yrs & under) Rocky Mountain
National Park $40 adult, $20 child Moose tour / Willow Creek Pass
$40 adult, $20 child
Historical Tours:
Gold Mines and Ghost town! $40 adult, $20 child
Blackhawk/Central City Transportation: $45 per person
Check out the
Calendar of Events for special events
throughout the Summer and Winter season.
On Your Own
Grand
County has three spectacular museums
*These Museums are open Wed-Sat 11am to 4pm, Sun 1pm to 4pm.
Grand County Museum - located in Hot Sulphur Springs
on Hwy 40. *
The Cozen's Ranch Museum - located just west of Winter
Park on Hwy 40 *
The Fraser Walking History Museum - located in Fraser
on Hwy 40 *
Scenic Drive - Moffat Road / Corona Pass: drive along
the old railroad to the "Top of the World". You'll
pass a historic trestle and the abandoned town of Arrow, once
a thriving railroad town. This is a self guided auto tour
that takes you on top of the Continental Divide, also one
of the highest and most torturous railroad routes ever conceived.
Pick up a self guided tour booklet at Cozens Ranch Museum
or Winter Park Visitors Center. From Winter Park take US Hwy
40 2 miles south and turn left onto the Moffat Road, the "Over
the Hill" route.
Boat Rentals - SolVista Marina 970-627-8158 (Grand
Lake), Beacon Landing 970-627-3671 (Lake Granby), Trail Ridge
Marina 970-627-3586 (Shadow Mountain Lake)
Cinema - Silver Screen Cinema (Winter Park)
970-726-5390
Fishing - Many streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Winter Park
Resort
- Three interconnected mountains offer groomed terrain , steep
and deep powder runs and world-class moguls. Fun, Family,
Adventure. Skiable Terrain - 2886 acres, Vertical Drop - 3060
feet, Number of Trails - 134, Number of Lifts - 22 (8 high-speed
quads), Annual Snowfall - 369 inches.
Rocky Mountain National
Park - National Forest
Service
SolVista Golf & Ski
Ranch - A year-round, family-friendly resort with
a rustic Colorado ranch theme. All ski trails lead back to
one base area making SolVista fun and convenient for families
and groups. Skiable Terrain - 287 acres, Vertical Drop - 1000
feet, Number of Trails - 33, Number of Lifts - 4 (8 high-speed
quads), Annual Snowfall - 220 inches.
Devil's Thumb
Ranch Cross-Country Ski Center - Nestled at the foot
of the Continental Divide in the beautiful Ranch Creek Valley,
Devil's Thumb Ranch provides seclusion, spectacular scenery
and some of Colorado's finest cross-country skiing. 100 kilometers
of groomed trails for classic, skate-skiing and snow shoeing,
Dogs allowed on some trails. Rentals, lessons.
Grand Lake Touring Center - The open, rolling terrain
and panoramic views of Rocky Mountain National Park provide
the backdrop for your skiing experience at Grand Lake Touring
Center. 35 kilometers of groomed trails for classic, skate-skiing
and snow shoeing. Dogs allowed on some trails. Rentals, lessons.
Call 970-627-8008
Hot
Sulphur Springs - Soak at a beautiful mineral resort,
only 25 minutes west on Hwy 40. Open daily 8am-9pm. Massages,
facials, and body works available, 725-3306.
Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center -
With awe-inspiring views of the Continental Divide and Indian
Peaks, Snow Mountain Ranch offers trails and terrain for everyone
-- From beginners to world-class athletes. 85 kilometers of
groomed trails for classic, skate-skiing and snow shoeing.
Dogs allowed on some trails. Rental, lessons, night-skiing.
Gambling - Blackhawk and Central City are only 70 miles
away. Take Hwy 40 to I-70 East towards Denver. Exit Hwy #6,
follow signs to Hwy #119, take Hwy #119 to Blackhawk, watch
for Central City turn. Transportation available (see Above)
YMCA of the Rockies / Snow Mtn Ranch - 970-887-2152
Souvenir Making - Pottery Painting 726-4959, Trail
Ridge Art Company
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater
Grand Adventures
- Guided and unguided tours. Located at Beaver Village on
US Hwy. 40. Snowmobiling, Horseback Riding, Sled dog Rides,
and Sleigh Rides.
You
can also enjoy Fraser Tubing Hill,
Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Snow scoots, and lots of Shopping.
