Breckenridge
(25 minute drive)



There is no place better than Breckenridge in the summertime!  Premier dining, shopping, and activities--they have it all


The nightlife is great year round!


The Alpine Slide--a kid's favorite


Bungie jumping


Rock climbing wall


And of course...world class skiing!


Fairplay
(10 minute drive)


Burro Days - July


The Burro racers go right by the house


Yes, South Park is a real place.  They even have a pretty nice recreation center


Alma
(5 minute drive)


Alma is still a true mountain town.  Alma Fest has become a big summer event - July

Colorado Springs
(1.5 hour drive)

Garden of the Gods

Pikes Peak


US Air Force Academy (my alma mater)


Denver
(1.5-2 hour drive)

The mile high city

See a Bronco game then head to the
mountains!

The Royal Gorge
(1.5 hour drive)

The Royal Gorge is a great day trip with lots
to do and see

Dare to try the Royal Rush Skycoaster.  You will swing directly off the edge of the gorge and see the 1200 foot drop to the Arkansas River...yes it's scary!

See the white buffalo


Frisco
Silverthorne
Dillon
(45 minute drive)

Frisco is just north of Breckenridge and is a fun mountain town



Silverthorne has some great outlet stores

Lake Dillon is a great location for boating
or fishing