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Our properties are based out of Fairplay, Colorado, which is opportunely placed almost exactly in the middle of Colorado. Fairplay is an historic 1800’s mining town that still retains that frontier feel. There are many activities right around peaceful Fairplay, or you could take a beautiful drive 23 miles north to Breckenridge, which offers more of an international resort atmosphere due to the world class skiing there. Another beautiful drive 35 miles west will bring you to the town of Buena Vista and the gorgeous Arkansas River Valley, home of outstanding rafting and views of many stunning 14,000-foot mountains. In fact the highest mountain in the entire Rocky Mountains, 14,433 Mount Elbert, is located about 20 miles north of Buena Vista near the town of Leadville.
Below is a list of activities in the area, their approximate mileage from Fairplay, and Internet links to provide you with more information. But of course we would be pleased to answer any questions, offer advice, maps, and information, or to plan any activity for you! |
| Activity |
Distance in miles (may be less depending on property) |
More Information |


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| SOUTH PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL |
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| FREE ADMISSION! September 8,9,10 2005 - Over 100 bands of all genres! Dozens of arts & crafts booths - DO NOT MISS! |
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southparkmusic.com |
| INFORMATION and EVENTS |
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| Park County (Fairplay) |
0 |
parkchamberofcommerce.org |
| Summit County (Breckenridge) |
23 |
summitchamber.org |
| Chaffee County (Buena Vista) |
35 |
fourteenernet.com |
| Buena Vista |
35 |
fourteenernet.com/buenavista |
| Lake County (Leadville) |
65 |
www.leadville.com |
| SKIING |
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fourteenernet.com/winter/ski-snowboard |
| Breckenridge |
23 |
skibreckenridgecolorado.net |
| Keystone |
35 |
keystone.snow.com |
| Copper Mountain |
38 |
coppercolorado.com |
| Arapahoe Basin |
42 |
arapahoebasin.com |
| Vail |
58 |
vail.com |
| Monarch (Salida) |
65 |
skimonarch.com |
| Ski Cooper (Leadville) |
70 |
www.skicooper.com |
| RAFTING |
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www.summitactivities.com |
| KODI Rafting |
33 |
www.whitewatercolorado.com |
| Arkansas River |
33 |
www.rafting-colorado.net |
| Blue River |
35 |
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| GOLF |
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golfcolorado.com |
| Breckenridge |
23 |
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| Collegiate Peaks (BuenaVista) |
35 |
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| Keystone |
35 |
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| The Raven (Silverthorne) |
37 |
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| Copper Mountain |
38 |
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| Mt. Massive (Leadville) |
65 |
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| HUNTING |
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wildlife.state.co.us/hunt |
| Park County Big Game Units: 49,50,57,58,500,501,581 |
| Summit County Big Game Units: 28,37,371 |
| There is also good waterfowl hunting in many areas in the fall |
| FISHING |
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wildlife.state.co.us/fishing |
| There are dozens of lakes and miles of streams all throughout the area, for fishing ranging from fly fishing to large game fish. |
| SNOWMOBILE, ATV & JEEP TOURS |
summitactivities.com |
| Breckenridge Area |
23 |
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| Vail Area |
48 |
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| Buena Vista |
35 |
fourteenernet.com/winter/snowmobile |
| Or if you have your own machines, there are many trails near Fairplay. |
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| SLEIGHRIDES / DOG SLEDS |
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summitactivities.com |
| Breckenridge Area |
23 |
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| Copper Mountain |
38 |
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| HORSEBACK RIDING |
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summitactivities.com |
| Platte Ranch Riding Stables |
5 |
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| Breckenridge |
23 |
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| Buena Vista |
35 |
fourteenernet.com/summer/horseback-riding |
| Keystone |
35 |
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| Copper Mountain |
38 |
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| MUSEUMS |
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| South Park City (Fairplay) |
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southparkcity.org |
| HOT SPRINGS |
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| Cottonwood (Buena Vista) |
35 |
cottonwood-hot-springs.com |
| Mt. Princeton(Buena Vista) |
43 |
hotspringsguide.com |
| MINE TOURS/GOLD PANNING/GHOSTOWNS |
summitactivities.com |
| Breckenridge Area |
23 |
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| Buena Vista |
35 |
coloradoghosttowns.com |
| CATTLE DRIVES/HOT AIR BALLOONING |
summitactivities.com |
| Breckenridge Area |
23 |
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| RECREATION CENTERS |
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| Fairplay |
0 |
southparkrec.com |
| Breckenridge |
23 |
townofbreckenridge.com |
| HIKING / BIKING / SNOW SHOEING / CROSS COUNTY SKIING / MOUNTAIN CLIMBING |
| Virtually anywhere! Call the National Forest Service at 719-836-2031 or call us for maps or advice. |
| VALUABLE BUSINESSES |
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Visit our other site at www.Colorado-Directory.com
Personal Chef Michelle Gapp |
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Custom meals prepaired and served in your home 970-485-2874 kalamatapit@yahoo.com |
| Fairplay Hotel |
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Beautiful historic hotel and restaurant. 719-836-2565 |
| South Park Pottery and Backroom Beads |
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Wide selection of pottery,beads,gifts,more! 719-836-2698 |
| South Park Meats |
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Wide selection of natral beef, other meats, seafood, Itailian specialty foods, and more! 719-836-2404 |