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Summer Colorado Town - with Kids
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:20 pm
Planning a trip for late July to somewhere in Colorado for 7-10 days with two kids ages 7 and 10. We are relatively outdoorsy (mostly hunting and fishing) but kids have never been out west. Looking for a fun mountain town with stuff for kids to do, good restaurants, etc. Will be driving from Louisiana. Looking at Telluride/Montrose area or Aspen/Snowmass. Would appreciate any input...thanks.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:24 pm to craazyjose
I've taken my kids to Breckenridge in the summer and they've had a blast. We drove over to Buena Vista for some rafting and really enjoyed that too.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:26 pm to craazyjose
honestly any of the popular mountain resort towns will work here
I'd probably lean towards Estes/RMNP though
I'd probably lean towards Estes/RMNP though
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:46 pm to craazyjose
Adding one to consider: Steamboat.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 3:53 pm to Salmon
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I'd probably lean towards Estes/RMNP though
If you've never been out there, I'd go here over one of the ski resort towns. But with 7-10 days, you could split it up between here and one of those, if you want to see both.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:19 pm to Salmon
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I'd probably lean towards Estes/RMNP though
It's going to be busy as frick though. I think they might be taking reservations to get into the park each day.
I'd stay in Summit in terms of the most options to see stuff within a reasonable drive and actual things to do.
It's not a very long drive to RMNP.
You're 1.5 hours to whitewater rafting in BV (though by late July it might be running a little slow).
It's about 2 hours from Dillon to Aspen.
What, like 30 minutes to Vail?
Taking off for a couple of nights out to the westslope wouldn't be that difficult either. Pretty drive and very reasonable within a day, and there really aren't "wasted" travel days in the mountains.
With that much time, I'd split Frisco/Dillon and Telluride.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:22 pm to Hat Tricks
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I've taken my kids to Breckenridge in the summer and they've had a blast. We drove over to Buena Vista for some rafting and really enjoyed that too.
This. Took our 2 kids 2 years ago and they were 7 and 10. Loved it and might go back this summer
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:48 pm to craazyjose
If you are driving, consider Durango. The Durango Silverton Railroad, Bar D Chuckwagon, Purgatory Resort has kids activities, a lot of rafting opportunities, hiking trails everywhere, Mesa Verde NP, etc.
How old are your kids ?
How old are your kids ?
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:08 pm to ElderTiger
Kids are 7 & 10. We don't want to move every day, but are open to splitting time between 2 places. Maybe 3-4 days at one place and 3-4 at another.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:44 pm to craazyjose
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Kids are 7 & 10. We don't want to move every day, but are open to splitting time between 2 places. Maybe 3-4 days at one place and 3-4 at another.
I’d stay in Frisco and do Vail, Copper, Breck, and Keystone. All within a 30 minute drive of Frisco
Posted on 5/17/21 at 6:11 pm to Tyga Woods
I agree with Frisco/Dillon area as a good base camp but why bother hitting all the ski resorts in the summer? I'd just do Breck for a good portion of a day though.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 7:25 pm to Duke
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why bother hitting all the ski resorts in the summer?
If they get bored there are other options nearby. Didn’t mean they should go to all of them.
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 7:41 pm to Tyga Woods
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If they get bored there are other options nearby. Didn’t mean they should go to all of them.
Well, then I guess my post doesn't really apply.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 7:52 pm to craazyjose
There are some zip lining options in Idaho Springs that would be great for kids.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:14 pm to livnthehighlife
Will echo Dillion or Silverthorn and drive places. Brek, etc... 10 minutes. Parents live in Dillion and we go a couple of time a year.
My 2-cents (what we do). 3-4 days in Dillion. 10 min Driving distance to million great hikes and towns.
then 3-4 days in Salida or Buena Vista. about 90 minutes from dillion and closer to leadville. Lots of small town old CO there. Brother lives in Salida
My 2-cents (what we do). 3-4 days in Dillion. 10 min Driving distance to million great hikes and towns.
then 3-4 days in Salida or Buena Vista. about 90 minutes from dillion and closer to leadville. Lots of small town old CO there. Brother lives in Salida
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:15 pm to St. Pete Tiger
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then 3-4 days in Salida or Buena Vista. about 90 minutes from dillion and closer to leadville. Lots of small town old CO there. Brother lives in Salida
I can't argue with a more narrow focus. The thing is, it's like 45 to Leadville from Dillion. Freemont Pass is pretty easy. So they could easily do a day in the Leadville area.
The big advantage to BV or Salida is it makes the Aspen area within an hour away. Along with rafting on the Arkansas and exploring that area could take a few days up easy.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:37 pm to craazyjose
A couple of hours from Denver is Mt. Evans, highest paved road in North America at 14k+ feet. The summit is only 150' than the parking area. There are Mt goats and bighorn sheep walking all around. I highly recommend the stop
Posted on 5/18/21 at 9:23 am to craazyjose
We did Taos a couple years ago. Hit Carlsbad caverns on way, watch the bats at sunset. Stayed at an AIRBNB. We did Taos Pueblo, pottery class, white water rafting, horse back riding, hiking, Gorge Bridge. etc. Drove over to Angel Fire one day and did zip line and mountain top frisbee golf. Angel Fire has a huge mountain biking operation in the summer which looks like a blast. Hit up Santa Fe for a day also. Late July the white water rafting will be more like canoeing.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 9:40 am to Tyga Woods
Stay in Breckinridge or vail and you are close to a lot of different places to see and visit including mt evans and Rmnp
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