Summit County

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Where to Stay

KEYSTONE RESORT
A Preferred Hotel and AAA Four-Diamond rated property, the Keystone Lodge and Spa is adjacent to Keystone's lake, village and conference center. This rustic yet elegant six-story hotel features 152 guestrooms with alpine decor, Avanya Spa products, and views of Keystone mountain and the Snake River. On site are a fitness center, outdoor pool, spa tubs, and day spa with ten state-of-the-art treatment rooms for body massages and facials. 22101 US Highway 6, Keystone; 970-496-4000; keystoneresort.com

BEAVER RUN RESORT
Situated just four blocks from Main Street in Breckenridge in four interconnected buildings,Beaver Run's 525 guestrooms and suites are available in a variety of configurations. The full-service spa offers massage and other treatments, and other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools and eight spa tubs, and four restaurants and bars located onsite. 620 Village Road, Breckenridge; 800-265-3560; beaverrun.com

ONE SKI HILL PLACE
One of the newest resorts in Breckenridge, this luxurious alpine paradise consists of 88 residences; ranging from studios to four-bedrooms; that feature distinctive modern lodge- style interiors. The ample use of natural wood and stone creates a charmingly rustic yet elegant ambience. Every residence follows the Green Globes guidelines for sustainable environmental design and construction. There are also such resort-style amenities as a fine-dining restaurant, two indoor pools and two hottubs, and even a two-lane bowling alley. During the winter, the opulent ski-in/ski-out resort is a skier's dream; just a walk out the door from the four chairlifts at the base of Breckenridge's Peak 8. During the summer months, the exceptional property is ideally located just steps from the Breckenridge Fun Park. 800-310-1349; oneskihillplace.com

Where to Play

KEYSTONE RANCH GOLF COURSE
Laid out by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., in 1980, Keystone Ranch Golf Course measures 7,090 from the longest tees. Located at 9,300 feet above sea level, it's an open, high-meadow design, with sagebrush and native grasses bordering some holes, while others are lined by pine trees. Water hazards (most notably a nine-acre lake) come into play on seven holes. 1239 Keystone Ranch Rd., Keystone; 800-464-3494; keystoneresort.com

THE RIVER COURSE AT KEYSTONE
Keystone's second course, a Michael Hurdzan/Dana Fry design, debuted in 2000. Defined by precipitous elevation changes, the 6,816-yard layout climbs through stands of lodgepole pines and plunges towards the Snake River, which crosses it a number of times. 155 River Course Drive, Keystone;  800-464-3494; keystoneresort.com

COPPER CREEK
The 18-hole Copper Creek Golf Club in Copper Mountain offers both novice and accomplished players 6,094 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. Pete and Perry Dye designed the highest championship golf course in America, incorporating the natural alpine terrain, railroad tie bulkheads and elaborate mound systems. 104 Wheeler Place, Copper Mountain; 970-968-3333; coppercolorado.com

BRECKENRIDGE GOLF CLUB
Breckenridge is the only municipality in the world to own a Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole golf course. The facility opened for play in 1985 with 18 holes; in the summer of 2001, another nine holes also designed by Nicklaus were unveiled, and regional and national honors have flowed ever since. The newer Elk nine offers more elevation change than the Bear and Beaver nines. Situated in a beautiful valley, each nine offers panoramic views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and dense wooded areas. It’s not uncommon to spot wildlife, even the occasional moose or bear. 200 Clubhouse Drive, Breckenridge; 970-453-9104; breckenridgegolfclub.com

What to Do

Shoping in  Breckenridge
Historic Main Street in Breckenridge is a colorful place to stroll and the perfect place to shop. More than 200 quaint stores and chic boutiques line the Victorian-style street, featuring intimate bookstores, specialty housewares, art galleries, sporting goods shops, lively bars and restaurants and funky women‚ clothing stores. breckenridge.com

Dining at Alpenglow Stube, Ski Tip & The Ranch
Keystone's River Run Gondola sends hungry patrons to the Alpenglow Stube, the “highest” gourmet, top rated Zagat restaurant in North America. Remove your shoes and slip into the plush Austrian slippers reserved for diners. The chefs create delicious contemporary cuisine with a Bavarian accent to complement this elegant and cozy setting. Dinner is a six-course extravaganza, and lunch is equally delectable. Among the finest mountaintop dining in the ski industry. A former 1800s stagecoach stop was transformed into the Ski Tip Lodge in the 1940s. The highly charming bed and breakfast gets rave reviews for the rotating four-course dinner menu and thoughtful service. Top off the meal with one of Ski Tip's famed desserts. The Ranch, located on the Keystone Ranch Golf Course, is an award-winning 1930s old log ranch homestead that has achieved a AAA Four Diamond rating. Extraordinary Colorado cuisine is served with Western flair in the warm, rustic atmosphere; the superb six-course dinner is unparalleled.

Keystone's River Run Shopping
and Dining Located in the heart of Keystone, the River Run Village is home to many boutique shops and world class restaurants, and it's located within walking distance to the River Run Gondola. Your senses will also be engaged with lively festivals, street parties and nightlife.

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