Travel Guide of Summit County in United States by Influencers and Travelers
Summit County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,055. The county seat and largest town is Breckenridge. Summit County comprises the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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1 - Leadville
The City of Leadville is a statutory city that is the county seat, the most populous community, and the only incorporated municipality in Lake County, Colorado, United States.
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2 - Silverthorne
The Town of Silverthorne is a home rule municipality in Summit County, Colorado. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 3,887.
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3 - Kayaking Tours in Breckenridge
Our 2.5-hour Island Tour is our number one selling kayak tour for a decade! We do offer other tours and times through our website. This kayak tour is great for beginners looking to learn how to kayak or for experienced kayakers looking for a certified local guide to point out the sights. The Island tour can paddle up to 7 miles and will include sights of some of the tallest peaks in the state, including two 14,000 peaks, Grays and Torreys, the Gore Range, and the Ten Mile Range. Guests can expect to see numerous types of birds including our resident Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Great Blue Herons. On rare occasions, Moose, Beavers, and Mule deer can be spotted. This is a fully narrated Eco-tour from your kayak, stories can include mining history, Moose ecology, or Native American History. Each tour is different and exciting! Since this is a group activity please arrive promptly. Those arriving untimely will be asked to reschedule their trip based on availability. There will be no refund.
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4 - Frisco
The Town of Frisco is a Home Rule Municipality located in Summit County, Colorado, United States. Frisco is a part of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,683 at the 2010 census. It is a popular town among skiers from around the world.
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5 - Breckenridge
The Town of Breckenridge is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Summit County, Colorado, United States. Breckenridge is the principal town of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 4,540 at the 2010 United States Census. The town also has many part-time residents, as many people have vacation homes in the area. The town is located at the base of the Tenmile Range.
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6 - Snow Tubing in Breckenridge
This is extreme sledding in the classic alpine tradition - following a fast, snow covered road that switchbacks down the mountain. Take a ride up on one of our amazing snow vehicles (Finnish army snow cat or monster truck and sleigh) and then take an adrenalin charged ride back down the mountain on one of our racing sleds or a davos style Swiss alpine wood sled. For smaller kids we have an unsupervised mini sled park with fun twists and turns Your ticket includes a training session and 3 full rides
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7 - Red Cliff Bridge
Red Cliff Bridge is a cantilevered steel arch bridge located about 0.5 mi southwest of the town of Red Cliff, Colorado, one of Colorado's iconic bridges. The bridge carries U.S.
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8 - Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain is a mountain and ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado, about 75 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70. The resort has 2,465 acres of in-bounds terrain under lease from the U.S. Forest Service, White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District. It is operated by Powdr Corporation.
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9 - Mountain Bike Tours in Breckenridge
Learn fun historical facts about Breckenridge, Co as you ride around on a state of the art fat bike while on a guided Ridden bike tour. Once out of town guests have the option to descend on a potentially groomed or natural snow surface, a dry bike path or a dirt single track, all which depends on what time of year we are riding. A day of history, adventure, scenery and libations will do any guest to Breckenridge right! Our family friendly four mile ride brings us to the Broken Compass Craft Brewery and then the Breckenridge Distillery. Once all the fun is over, our Mercedes Sprinter Van will bring you back downtown.. Hope to see you on the trail!
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10 - Red Mountain
Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, United States, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff.
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11 - Lower Cataract Lake
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a recreation and conservation unit of the United States National Park Service that encompasses the area around Lake Powell and lower Cataract Canyon in Utah and Arizona, covering 1,254,429 acres of mostly rugged high desert terrain.
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12 - Tubing in Breckenridge
This wonderful Colorado River float trip is a gently flowing section that is inviting to all ages. You’ll encounter a few small rapids as the Colorado River winds through the Gore Range and Mountain Ranchland. This is a relaxing day with time to sunbathe, swim or just relax and enjoy the day on your Colorado River rafting trip. The Colorado float half day trip is available two departures per day. This trip departs from our Kremmling Outpost, where you will check in and load an AVA vehicle for the 30-minute drive to the Colorado River. We run from Pumphouse Recreation Area to Radium on this trip.
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13 - Vail
Vail is a home rule municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the town was 4,835 in 2020. The town, home to Vail Ski Resort, the largest ski mountain in Colorado, is known for its hotels, dining, and for the numerous events the city hosts annually, such as the Vail Film Festival, Vail Resorts Snow Days, and Bravo!
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14 - Shrine Pass
Shrine Pass, elevation 11,094 ft, is a mountain pass in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The pass is located at the northern end of the Sawatch Range, along the border of Eagle and Summit counties west of Frisco and 2 miles northwest of Vail Pass.
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15 - Snowshoeing in Breckenridge
Stunning scenery that's not available to the general public, award winning venue, friendly guides in a historic setting. Check out our reviews - we really care that you and your family have a great time
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16 - Mount Evans
Mount Evans is the highest peak in the Mount Evans Wilderness in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The prominent 14,271-foot fourteener is located 13.4 miles southwest by south of Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide between Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest.
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17 - Keystone Resort
Keystone Resort is a ski resort located in Keystone, Colorado, United States. Since 1997 the resort has been owned and operated by Vail Resorts.
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