Autumn Fun in the Colorado Mountains

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Summit County is Colorado's playground. Besides the beautiful scenery there are activities in all directions. We want to help you take advantage of everything our area has to offer and make this vacation your best! Beaver Run Resort's Concierge is an excellent source of information and can arrange all of your activities at no additional cost. For more detailed information and reservations or if you just have some general questions, we are just a phone call away (800) 288-1282 or in house at 8744 and ask for the Concierge.


Boat Rentals

Rent a pontoon boat, speedboat, kayak or canoe and spend the afternoon exploring beautiful Lake Dillon at your own pace. Frisco Bay and Lake Dillon Marinas are a 15-20 minute drive. Prices vary.


Carriage Rides

Take a pleasurable ride through the historical streets of Breckenridge in your own personal white Cinderella carriage pulled by Black Percheron Draft Horses. A 30-minute tour is $60 for up to 9 people.


Fly Fishing

Experience the area's gold-medal rivers with a professional guide. Whether a novice or veteran angler, they will teach you how, show you where and take you there. Prices for a half-day trip are $200 for the first angler and $75 for each additional angler. The maximum is 3 people per guide.


Gambling

Blackhawk and Central City are 1 1/2 hours away. Aces and Eights Casino Coach provides round trip transportation for $35 and provides you with gambling quarters, nickels, dimes, free blackjack match play and more! Reservations required.


Gold Mine Tours

The Country Boy Mine takes you under the ground 1,000 feet to see how miner's made their Millions. Try your hand at gold panning in Eureka Creek and take home some gold. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and cost $17.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids. Drive time is 10 minutes or the hotel shuttle can take you. Hayrides are also available at the Country Boy Mine.


Golf

Choose from five beautiful courses that Summit County has to offer. Breckenridge Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus designed course and is priced at $115 for 18 holes including cart. Raven Golf Club is priced at $139 for 18 holes including cart. Copper Creek Golf Club is priced at $79 for 18 holes including cart. Keystone also has the Ranch and River Courses, priced at $130 &$160. Depending on the course, tee times can be made 4-7 days in advance. Pricing varies for groups, high and low seasons and twilight golf.


Hiking

Beautiful hiking trails can be found throughout Summit County or take advantage of an experienced guide leading the way. Guided hikes can range from 2 hours for $20 to a full day 14,000-foot mountain hike for $60.


Hot Air Ballooning

Imagine soaring with the eagles while taking in breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. A once in a lifetime experience! Priced at $225 per person. Transportation may be provided.


Historical Tours

Breckenridge has a rich history and many historical sites are still present throughout the town. Join the knowledgeable guides on a historical tour. Walking Tours include the Breckenridge Historic District, Washington Gold Mine Tour, Lomax Placer Gulch Tour & Slide Show and the 1875 Edwin Carter Museum; each priced at $6 for adults and $3 for children.


Horseback Riding

Whether you want a gentle walk on the or a full blown cattle drive, Colorado by horseback cannot be beat. Breakfast rides are also available. Stables as close as 1 mile away. Prices range depending on tour.


Ice Skating

For indoor skating and hockey call the Breckenridge Ice Arena (547-9974) or Concierge for public ice times. Equipment rentals, lessons and kids – skating aids are available.


Mountain Biking

Try out the Mountain Bike Park at Breckenridge's Peak 8 Fun Park and bike trails of varying difficulty. You can even take the chair lift uphill and enjoy the thrilling ride downhill. One ride is $10 for adults or multi-ride passes are available. Children 7-12 years are $8. Other options include numerous off road paths or a paved bike path running from Breckenridge to Vail and around much of Lake Dillon. The bike path is free and there are several bike rental shops in Breckenridge.


Pottery Painting

Ready! Paint! Fire! Paint your own pottery pieces and they will fire them for you. A variety of pottery pieces are available. Take a great reminder of your vacation home with you. A nice, relaxing activity!


Recreation Center

Breckenridge Recreation Center offers a variety of activities. Tennis, racquetball, running track, swimming, rock climbing walls, skateboard park, aerobics, free weights, circuit weights and cardiovascular equipment. Day passes are $10.00.


The Spa at Beaver Run

Come and relax at our newly renovated luxurious spa where trained professionals can help relieve the stresses and pains that result from a hard day on the slopes. The Spa at Beaver Run is conveniently located at the base of Peak 9. Our outdoor patio offers two hot tubs, a Watsu therapy pool, and spectacular mountain views. Choose from 30 min, 60 min, or 90 minute massages either Swedish or Deep Tissue style massages are available. Wellness, Altitude Sickness, Sports, and Pregnancy Massages are also available. The Spa also offers waxing, facials, Oxygen Treatment, Watsu-Aquatic Therapy, Hot Stone Treatments, Micro Buff Body Polish, Dead Sea Salt Glow, Seaweed Body Mud, Black Baltic Body Mud, as well as Manicures and Pedicures. Choose from a Fresh Air, Head to Toe, Head to Toe Express, Deluxe Mountain Escape, Imperial, or Mountain Wave package to really treat yourself to a relaxing day. Please make reservations at extension 8757 or 8758.


Theater

The Backstage Theater provides a great live production in a small theater setting. Please check with the Concierge for their varied performance schedule.


Train Rides

Take a ride on the historic Georgetown Loop through the mountains to the Lebanon Silver Mine for an underground exploration. Daily departures are $18.75 for adults and $14.25 for children. With mine tours are $26.75 for adults and $19.75 for children. Drive time is 45 minutes.



Transportation

Within most of Breckenridge, Beaver Run Resort's hotel shuttle will take you where you would like to go. The town trolley and circulator bus also run throughout Breckenridge. These shuttle systems are free of charge. Within Summit County, the Summit Stage has stops in Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Silverthorne and Copper Mountain. These shuttle systems are free of charge.


Pricing on activities is set by the individual vendors and is subject to change

Summit County is a beautiful area to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. Please remember at our altitude to wear sunscreen and sunglasses, bring a jacket and to drink plenty of water. Again, for any questions or reservations, please feel free to call the Concierge at 1-800-288-1282.

Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 15:05  

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