Just 67 miles west of Denver, Summit County is home to the world-class mountain resorts of Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin. Ever heard of 'em?
..Read MoreThe high country's premier Oktoberfest celebration, a time-honored, German tradition, returns to Main Street: good food, good music, lederhosen, and Oompah music.
..Read MoreThis season marks the 26th year of the Breckenridge Music Festival, which began as the Breckenridge Music Institute in 1981. The Festival's mission is to provide performing arts programs and arts education to the communities of Summit, Park and Lake Counties. And any visitor quick enough to land a ticket.
..Read MoreSummit County is a unique area that includes four world-class ski areas in winter. In summer, there's Lake Dillon, and year-round fun family activities in the White River National Forest. If you like to get on the water, you've come to the right place. Want to try a water adventure that's fun, exciting and safe?
..Read MoreSome places pave over their history, others embrace it. Summit County was built on mining and its current stewards are doing their best to preserve their past.
..Read MoreFounded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently left off the official U.S. maps and became known as "Colorado's Kingdom" through the Civil War and on until 1936 when it was finally incorporated. Kingdom Days will celebrate this aspect of Breckenridge's history as well as gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts.
..Read MorePresented by Wild Oats Market and Mountain To Mountain (http://www.mountain2mountain.com ; 970-376-0754), this event includes a 10 mile trail race, a 5K short course, and kids "Fun Run."
..Read MoreFrom July 3 - 6, Breckenridge celebrates independence with freedom of movement.
A 10K trail race fires up the morning of Independence Day, and the "Firecracker 50" kicks off the Main Street parade, followed by various activities and music throughout town.
..Read MoreNew this summer is Fridays at Copper (FAC), which includes a full day and night of entertainment. FACs start with free activities for guests who spend at least $30 at any Copper shopping or dining location, including a pass for the climbing wall, bumper boats, quad power bungee jump, go-karts and mini-golf. After activities in the Village, the evening begins with free live music from 6-8 p.m.
..Read MoreFor three free days, Aug. 8-10, some the world’s best guitarists convene at Copper Mountain for the 4th annual Guitar Town festival.
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