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Summit County - Colorado

A family trip or vacation to Breckenridge or Frisco, in Summit County, means a trip to Colorado’s playground. Summit County is so much fun with its amazing Colorado scenery in summer and during winter your whole family can have fun in the snow.  Now what could be better than that?

So where are Breckenridge and Frisco located?

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Breckenridge

Legendary for its winter activities, Breckenridge has been the destination of many ski and snowboard enthusiasts since the 1960s. Breckenridge is what you think of when you hear the words 'ski town'; however, there is a reason to visit year-round. With summer activities like hiking, cycling, fishing, and golfing, Breckenridge is the perfect getaway during any season. 

The weather is mainly dry over summer, with average Breckenridge temperatures around a dry 21°C (70°F). In winter temperatures plummet as snow falls, turning the landscape into a white wonderland.

Frisco - Colorado

Frisco is the main street to the Rockies. Founded over 125 years ago, Frisco sits in the heart of Summit County and is a great place to launch family adventures of all sorts all year round. Frisco offers many choices: skiing, snowboarding, boating, hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and more. 

Frisco's central Colorado location offers cozy lodging for those who want to hit the slopes of Breckenridge Resort, Copper Mountain, Keystone Resort or Arapahoe Basin. And, just minutes away, you'll find Vail Mountain, America's largest ski area. Snowshoeing trails, both developed and in the wilderness, are plentiful too, as well as great snowmobiling. 

So if you are looking to get away and have some fun then have a look at these holiday accommodation  options which are all suitable for families just like yours.

Things to do

There are lots of things to do in the area with a strong outdoor theme running through most activities. For those interested in the great outdoors check out what you can do here. For tourist attractions you need look no further than here.

Travel Tips

If you are visiting the Breckenridge area for the very first time, you will find these travel tips very helpful.