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Craving a Rocky Mountain escape with small-town charm? Visit Frisco! Nestled on the shores of Dillon Reservoir and surrounded by towering peaks, Frisco offers year-round adventure. Whether you’re skiing, hiking, biking, or strolling Main Street, this Summit County gem is a perfect Colorado getaway.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Frisco is year-round, depending on your interests. Winter (November–March) is great for skiing and snow sports, while summer and fall (June–October) bring hiking, festivals, and lake activities.
How to Get There
- If you are traveling by car: Frisco is located off I-70, about 1.5 hours west of Denver and 30 minutes from Vail.
- By Air: The closest airport is Denver International Airport (DEN). Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is another option, about 1 hour away.
- By Shuttle: Multiple shuttle services offer direct rides from Denver Airport to Frisco, including Epic Mountain Express and Summit Express.
Where to Stay
- Frisco Lodge – Historic bed and breakfast on Main Street with cozy rooms and hearty breakfasts.
- Alpine Inn – Affordable, modern lodging with mountain views and convenient access to I-70.
- Hotel Frisco – Boutique hotel steps from shops and restaurants, perfect for downtown explorers.
Top Attractions
1. Step Into the Past at the Frisco Historic Park and Museum
Rating:
★★★★★
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The Frisco Historic Park and Museum
is committed to the presentation of how the local history of Frisco, Colorado fits into how things are now in present day. Along with a collection of structures and artifacts that help to interpret the town and the people who call it home, the Frisco Historic Museum offers tours, guided hikes, special events, and regular lectures all designed to bring life to the past. Visitors can walk through the park and imagine what life was like in the mountains during the previous centuries. There is no admission charge for visiting the Frisco Historic Park and Museum.
120 Main St, Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 970-668-3428
2. Sled, Bike, or Skate at the Family-Friendly Frisco Adventure Park
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The Frisco Adventure Park
is a park designed for summer fun for guests of all ages. Activities available at the adventure park include wagon rides, the day lodge, ball fields, disc golf, skating, and biking. Located on the Frisco Peninsula, visitors can also take advantage of a shoreline that goes on for miles, along with biking trails and hiking trails through land managed by the United States Forest Service. The wagon rides at the Frisco Adventure Park consists of a ride aboard a mule-drawn wagon through the scenery of the Rocky Mountains. There are also campgrounds available on the Frisco Peninsula.
621 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 970-668-2558
3. Boat, Paddle, or Relax Lakeside at the Frisco Bay Marina
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The Frisco Bay Marina on the shore of the scenic Dillon Reservoir is a certified clean marina. The marina is located at the eastern end of the charming Main Street of Frisco, Colorado and brings life to the lake in the quintessential Rocky Mountain town through paddle sport and boat rentals, waterside dining, and a sandy beach. The 3,300-acre Dillon Reservoir is surrounded by grand mountain peaks and offers twenty-seven miles of shoreline. It has become a world-class spot for regular regattas and sailing events. The boating season at the Frisco Bay Marina is of course weather dependent.
267 Marina Rd, Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 970-668-4334
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4. Watch Glassblowing and Shop Handcrafted Art at Gatherhouse
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The Gatherhouse Glassblowing Studio and Gallery is the working studio of artist John Hudnut, who also teaches classes in glassblowing to people of all skill levels. The studio offers a good opportunity for hands-on experience working with molten glass at 2,000 degrees. Glassblowing demonstrations take place from 2:00pm until 6:00pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Gatherhouse is situated in the scenic downtown area of Frisco in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.John Hudnut specializes in creating glass with bold colors in modern and clean designs into functional vessels, such as barware, vases, and lighting.
110 Second Ave, Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 970-485-2909
5. Hike or Bike the Scenic Ten Mile Canyon National Recreation Trail
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The Ten Mile Canyon National Recreation Trail
travels adjacent to the Tenmile Creek and in sight of the several peaks of the Tenmile Mountain Range. The trail provides awe-inspiring scenery that is likely to make visitors forget that Interstate 70 is only a few hundred feet away. Hiking from the town of Frisco, the Ten Mile Canyon National Recreation Trail is a paved path and features a gradual uphill walk southward towards Copper Mountain. For trail access, park in the parking lot at the end of Forest Drive just off of I-70 at Exit 201 or in town.
6. Enjoy Dinner and Sleigh Rides with a Western Twist at Two Below Zero
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Two Below Zero provides a taste of some of the best Colorado has to offer. Guests can take a step back to the past to experience a memorable evening of fun among the mountain vistas and towering pines. The family-owned chuck wagon and sleigh ride operation has been around for over thirty years. Two Below Zero offers delightful sleigh rides through the majestic landscape of the Rocky Mountains, along with plates of homemade, hearty fare and warm cocoa. The sleigh ride is followed by live musical entertainment designed to get the entire family engaged and laughing.
616 Recreation Way, Breckenridge, CO 80424, Phone: 970-453-1520
7. Ride into the Rockies with Alpenglow Adventures Tours
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Alpenglow Adventures Tours offers great adventure options for the whole family so they can maximize their outdoor enjoyment while in the Frisco, Colorado area. The adventure tour company provides seven different fun railroad excursions that strive to combine the best that the wilderness of the Rockies has to offer. Alpenglow has been offering train tour packages since 1991, transporting families, groups, and individuals on three, five, eight, or twelve-hour journeys through Colorado’s High Country. Guests have door-to-door service to historic train stations in Glenwood Springs, Cañon City, and Georgetown by means of a luxury van as well, enjoying the alpine scenery on the way.
Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 970-468-7777
8. Explore Dillon Reservoir by Kayak with Adventure Paddle Tours
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Adventure Paddle Tours, which was formerly known as Kayak Lake Dillon, provides guided kayaking tours, along with lessons in standup paddleboarding, on the Dillon Reservoir in Frisco. Both paddleboarding lessons and kayak tours are led by well-experienced guides that range from Colorado-certified raft guides to Maine-certified sea kayak guides, trained in navigation, safety, and occasional story telling. Kayak tours available with Adventure Paddle Tours range from 1.5-hour family-focused tours to completely customized overnight excursions, allowing visitors to explore the views of the majestic Rocky Mountains or venture out onto the water to enjoy a romantic sunset.
267 Marina Rd, Frisco, CO 80443, Phone: 844-372-3353
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