On top of all of the outdoor high adventure activities, Colorado offers plenty of other things to do for those who are feeling a bit less adventurous during the winter months in the mountains.
From fitness classes, to art opportunities, historic tours, and more....
Attend a yoga class
Attend a pilates class
Attend another type of fitness class or go to the gym to work out
Visit one of many demonstrations, activity, or go to a show at Breckenridge Creative Arts
Go on a Breckenridge Historic Tour
Play arcade games at Downstairs at Eric’s, Breckenridge or Pinball at CO Bar, Frisco
Challenge your mind and try your luck solving the puzzle at an escape room, Mountaintime Escape Room, Breckenridge, Frisco Escape Room, Escape Room Breckenridge
See a show at The Breckenridge Backstage Theater, The Riverwalk Center, both located in Breckenridge or see a Lake Dillon Theater Company production at The Silverthorne Performing Arts Center
Get crafty at The Art Spot in Silverthorne
Paint your own pottery or canvas or design a mosaic at Ready Paint Fire, Breckenridge
Craft with The Frosted Flamingo traveling craft studio, at the Sunnyside Up Studio, Frisco
Mix your own wine or learn about the wine making process at Carboy Winery, Breckenridge
See a movie at Skyline Cinema 8, Dillon or Speakeasy Movie Theater, Breckenridge
Pamper yourself with a spa day, massage or mani/pedi
Attend a seminar or event at Summit County Library System
Walk a dog or socialize with a cat at Summit County Animal Shelter
Attend an event or festival offered in our local towns and resorts
Shop until you drop!
There are many shopping opportunities in Summit County. I have done my best to list the various shopping areas in the county as well as highlight some of my favorite locally owned stores.
Frisco Emporium
Mountain Goat Clothing
Resort Shopping
Copper Mountain, Center Village
Keystone, River Run Village
Add to your vinyl collection at Affordable Music, Dillon
Pick out a new book to read at The Next Page Books, Frisco, Breck Books, Breckenridge, Old Man Berkins Bookstore, Breckenridge
Indulge at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Breckenridge and Silverthorne Locations
Go see some live music
This is not a comprehensive list of Summit County music venues and restaurants/bars offering life music option. I have simply listed some of my favorite places to catch a live band or DJ during the winter months. Please see Summit County’s Live Music Calendar for a more complete list.
Ticketed Music Venues
10 Mile Music Hall, Frisco
Warren Station, Keystone
Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge
Non-Ticketed Music Values (cover charge may apply, some special events may require you to purchase a ticket)
The Historic Brown & Fox’s Den, Breckenridge
Lake Dillon Tavern & Pizza, Dillon
Snake River Saloon, Keystone
Take a distillery tour at Breckenridge Distillery
Sample Enjoy small batch craft cocktails at Pullman Distillery
Sample beers at one of our local breweries
Breckenridge
Dillon
Frisco
Keystone
Silverthorne
Take a Summit County Brewery, Booze, or Bud Tour, safe and sober transportation included with tour
Take a class on cooking, avalanche safety, or winter ice driving
Try your hand at axe throwing at Thrashin Axes
Soak in some hot springs (all located outside of Summit County) Pagosa Springs, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa
Feeling Lucky? Visit Colorado’s historic and active Casino towns, Blackhawk and Central City. Schedule a shuttle Summit Express, Epic Mountain Express , Fresh Tracks Transportation or if you have a vehicle its about an hour to a 1 hour and 15 minute drive door to door from anywhere in Summit County
For even more wintertime activity options offered throughout the area check out my other two very closely related blogs:
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