Michael & Jamie's Mountain Guidebook

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Michael & Jamie's Mountain Guidebook

Food scene

World-famous breakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, and more. Amazing mountain coffee! Kick back and relax on your way to you next adventure of the day. 730 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-0770.
53 locals recommend
The Java Moose
730 Main St
53 locals recommend
World-famous breakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, and more. Amazing mountain coffee! Kick back and relax on your way to you next adventure of the day. 730 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-0770.
Brown Burro Café – Great breakfast burritos, huevos, omelets, and more. Lunch and dinner include burgers, buffalo, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, homemade salsa, and much more. 706 Main St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-2804.
706 Main St
706 Main Street
Brown Burro Café – Great breakfast burritos, huevos, omelets, and more. Lunch and dinner include burgers, buffalo, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, homemade salsa, and much more. 706 Main St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-2804.
One of our favorites! Full-service bar, flat screens, and great affordable wine. Fun casual atmosphere, large outdoor deck overlooking Mosquito Range. Mediterranean & Italian style menu. 501 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-9501.
76 locals recommend
Millonzi's Restaurant
501 Front St
76 locals recommend
One of our favorites! Full-service bar, flat screens, and great affordable wine. Fun casual atmosphere, large outdoor deck overlooking Mosquito Range. Mediterranean & Italian style menu. 501 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-9501.
Offers hand-made sandwiches and homemade pastries as well as a variety of ice cream served in old-fashioned glassware. 456 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440.
27 locals recommend
Silver Scoop Creamery
456 Front St
27 locals recommend
Offers hand-made sandwiches and homemade pastries as well as a variety of ice cream served in old-fashioned glassware. 456 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440.
Located in Historic Front Street along the Platte River, surrounded by beautiful South Park Region with 14,000 mountain peaks. Kitchen features a restaurant that serves soup, salad, appetizers, pizza, and more. 517 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-838-3461.
15 locals recommend
Platte River Saloon
517 Front St
15 locals recommend
Located in Historic Front Street along the Platte River, surrounded by beautiful South Park Region with 14,000 mountain peaks. Kitchen features a restaurant that serves soup, salad, appetizers, pizza, and more. 517 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-838-3461.
Another favorite! Discover a twist on Southwest cuisine made with fresh ingredients. They also feature regional craft beers, signature cocktails, and local wines. 456 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-7031.
59 locals recommend
Salado
456 Front St
59 locals recommend
Another favorite! Discover a twist on Southwest cuisine made with fresh ingredients. They also feature regional craft beers, signature cocktails, and local wines. 456 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-7031.
Craft Brewing at 9,995 feet! We enjoy the Buffalo Peaks Brown & Apricot IPA, but it’s all good! Mountain of Nachos is a must! 297 ½ US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-1932
78 locals recommend
South Park Brewing
297 1/2 US Hwy 285
78 locals recommend
Craft Brewing at 9,995 feet! We enjoy the Buffalo Peaks Brown & Apricot IPA, but it’s all good! Mountain of Nachos is a must! 297 ½ US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-1932
The world’s highest distillery. This distillery uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt for mineral infused perfection! Restaurant/Bar Distillery Shop and Main Street Tasting are at different locations. Restaurant is at 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970)-547-9759.
131 locals recommend
Breckenridge Distillery
1925 Airport Rd
131 locals recommend
The world’s highest distillery. This distillery uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt for mineral infused perfection! Restaurant/Bar Distillery Shop and Main Street Tasting are at different locations. Restaurant is at 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970)-547-9759.

Activities

Horseback Riding & ATV Tours – (719)-836-2700
18 locals recommend
American Safari Ranch
1484 Co Rd 7
18 locals recommend
Horseback Riding & ATV Tours – (719)-836-2700
Indoor pool, fitness center, skate park, and more. 1190 Bullet Rd, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-0747
15 locals recommend
South Park Recreation Center
1190 Bullet Rd
15 locals recommend
Indoor pool, fitness center, skate park, and more. 1190 Bullet Rd, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-0747
Great sledding hill for the family!
239 locals recommend
Carter Park and Pavilion
239 locals recommend
Great sledding hill for the family!
Some of the best skiing in Colorado – we are bias of course! From Peak 6 to Peak 10 to the highest chairlift on the continent! Enjoy this amazing ski resort and the ski village. 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970)-453-5000.
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill Rd
612 locals recommend
Some of the best skiing in Colorado – we are bias of course! From Peak 6 to Peak 10 to the highest chairlift on the continent! Enjoy this amazing ski resort and the ski village. 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970)-453-5000.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & ATV Rental.
14 locals recommend
American Adventure Expeditions - Whitewater Rafting
12844 U.S. 24
14 locals recommend
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & ATV Rental.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park.
40 locals recommend
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting
23910 US Hwy 285
40 locals recommend
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting, tubing and canoeing.
11 locals recommend
The Adventure Company
12847 US Hwy 24/285
11 locals recommend
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting, tubing and canoeing.
A 2+ hour drive, but totally worth it for off the beaten path ski mountain. Great skiing on the continental divide!
145 locals recommend
Monarch Mountain
123 N F St
145 locals recommend
A 2+ hour drive, but totally worth it for off the beaten path ski mountain. Great skiing on the continental divide!
Colorado’s newest aerial adventure! Incorporating both team and individual obstacles and zip-lines, the Browns Canyon Adventure Park is unlike any other aerial adventure park. 23910 US HWY 285, Buena Vista, CO 81211. (719)-395-2158.
9 locals recommend
Browns Canyon Adventure Park
23910 US Hwy 285
9 locals recommend
Colorado’s newest aerial adventure! Incorporating both team and individual obstacles and zip-lines, the Browns Canyon Adventure Park is unlike any other aerial adventure park. 23910 US HWY 285, Buena Vista, CO 81211. (719)-395-2158.

Sightseeing

1859 Historic Mining Town – Open May 15th for the season. 100 4th Street, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-2387
85 locals recommend
South Park City Museum
100 4th St
85 locals recommend
1859 Historic Mining Town – Open May 15th for the season. 100 4th Street, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-2387
Filled with great shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. This is the perfect “mountain ski town” feel. Enjoy the day in Breckenridge before heading back to your private mountain retreat.
11 locals recommend
South Main Street
South Main Street
11 locals recommend
Filled with great shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. This is the perfect “mountain ski town” feel. Enjoy the day in Breckenridge before heading back to your private mountain retreat.
Lookout
72 locals recommend
Sapphire Point Overlook
Swan Mountain Road
72 locals recommend
Lookout

Hiking & Scenic Trails

Weather permitting and proper traction needed, take this beautiful mountain pass, one of the best in the Rockies. It starts at the entrance of Como town, right on the highway outside of Indiana Mountain, and goes through a beautiful valley that drops you into the town of Breckenridge.
8 locals recommend
Boreas Pass Road
Boreas Pass Road
8 locals recommend
Weather permitting and proper traction needed, take this beautiful mountain pass, one of the best in the Rockies. It starts at the entrance of Como town, right on the highway outside of Indiana Mountain, and goes through a beautiful valley that drops you into the town of Breckenridge.
Hiking Trails
54 locals recommend
Kenosha Pass
54 locals recommend
Hiking Trails
National Park for hiking, driving and exploring.
32 locals recommend
Pike National Forest
32 locals recommend
National Park for hiking, driving and exploring.
Hiking Trails
24 locals recommend
Limber Grove Trail
984-3898 4 Mile Creek Rd
24 locals recommend
Hiking Trails
Hiking and Exploring
31 locals recommend
Mount Sherman
31 locals recommend
Hiking and Exploring
Off Road & Scenic Driving Views
7 locals recommend
Mosquito Pass
7 locals recommend
Off Road & Scenic Driving Views
Hiking Trails
38 locals recommend
McCullough Gulch Trailhead
4192 CO-9
38 locals recommend
Hiking Trails
Scenic Walking
61 locals recommend
Hoosier pass
61 locals recommend
Scenic Walking
Scenic Walking
49 locals recommend
Mohawk Lake
49 locals recommend
Scenic Walking

City/town information

Historic gold mining town with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 20 minutes from the home.
113 locals recommend
Fairplay
113 locals recommend
Historic gold mining town with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 20 minutes from the home.
Historic ski town for winter and summer travelers with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
596 locals recommend
Historic ski town for winter and summer travelers with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
Quint mountain town with lots of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
102 locals recommend
Buena Vista
102 locals recommend
Quint mountain town with lots of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.

Fishing

Eleven Mile Canyon - Take 77 South, turn left on 24, turn right at Lake George and then right into the Canyon. About 1 hour from cabin.
24 locals recommend
Eleven Mile Reservior
24 locals recommend
Eleven Mile Canyon - Take 77 South, turn left on 24, turn right at Lake George and then right into the Canyon. About 1 hour from cabin.
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
21 locals recommend
Antero Reservoir
21 locals recommend
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
23 locals recommend
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
23 locals recommend
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
About 40 minutes away, great lake fishing!
25 locals recommend
Jefferson Lake
25 locals recommend
About 40 minutes away, great lake fishing!