{"id":71130,"date":"2018-06-27T18:18:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T23:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=71130"},"modified":"2018-06-27T18:18:40","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T23:18:40","slug":"this-colorado-spot-is-where-your-family-should-actually-vacation-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/this-colorado-spot-is-where-your-family-should-actually-vacation-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"This Colorado spot is where your family should actually vacation this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re not familiar with Summit County in Colorado, you\u2019ve probably actually been to\u2014or at least heard of\u2014some of the destinations that make up this action-packed piece of the Rockies, including Keystone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Breckenridge-Breckenridge-Hotels.0-n602284-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge<\/a>, Dillion and Frisco. As an outdoor adventure-seeker, I was thrilled to take my three young kids (ages 4, 5 and 6) on a vacation where they hiked, zip-lined, completed a ropes course and so much more. So, don\u2019t wait until they are older. Go now and get them hooked on the outdoors. Here are the top 10 reasons why this slice of Colorado is perfect for the smaller set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/10-things-youve-gotta-do-in-colorado-springs-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 10 things you&#8217;ve gotta do in Colorado Springs (video)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71621 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/hike1-768x1024-450x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/hike1-768x1024-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/hike1-768x1024-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/hike1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/hike1-768x1024-255x340.jpeg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1. Happy hiking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried that trying to tackle trails will be a tediously slow, whine-filled excursion\u2014don\u2019t be. You\u2019ll be amazed at how far your kids will go when they find their own walking stick, follow a rambling stream, hop roots and rocks, stop to smell wildflowers, and marvel in the beauty of everyday wildlife. And there are great resources available for finding local family-friendly trails, such as this <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gobreck.com\/index.php\/outside\/no-pressure-three-easy-hikes-from-downtown-breckenridge-2\/\">roundup<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gobreck.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoBreck.com<\/a> that serves as a great guide for a week\u2019s worth of happy hiking adventures. Isabella, age 6, says, \u201cMy favorite part was looking for things the miners left behind.\u201d Breckenridge, a hot spot for mining during the Gold Rush in the 1800s, is surrounded by trails that lead to old mining artifacts such as cabins and wooden sluices, which make for the perfect hands-on history lesson.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gondola-1024x768-453x340.jpeg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Gondola rides never get old <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing beats the excitement of riding high with a window to the world, watching for deer and moose, and enjoying your own bird\u2019s eye view of life on the mountain. Both <a href=\"http:\/\/breckenridge.com\/\">Breckenridge Ski Resort<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Summit-County-Hotels-Keystone-Lodge-Spa-By-Keystone-Resort.h16001.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keystone Resort<\/a> offer free gondola rides during the summer months, with access to activities atop the summit or just for the pure fun of the scenic ride. Catch the Breckenridge gondola on the north end of town just off Ski Hill Road where you can park for free, and in Keystone, park and walk through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Summit-County-Hotels-River-Run-Village-By-Key-To-The-Rockies.h1861515.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Run Village<\/a> to the gondola.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938-768x704.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938-600x550.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ropes-course-1024x938-371x340.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Ropes courses that rock<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If your kids are fans of American Ninja Warrior, just wait until they get the chance to race through a ropes course just their size. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.breckenridge.com\/summer\/epic-discovery-breck.aspx#\/About\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Discovery<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Breckenridge-Ski-Resort-Hotels.0-l6071619-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Ski Resort<\/a> is the perfect place to challenge your kids to try new things, from the ropes course and zip-line to a ride on a mountain coaster. And it\u2019s not just for kids: There is plenty to experience for every generation. Epic Discovery activities are located at the base of Peak 8 and can be purchased a la cart or via a full-day pass. Emerson, age 4, was most excited about the ropes course. \u201cI liked trying not to fall off the logs and balancing all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-photo-1024x576-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Training-wheels welcome<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you bring your own bike or rent one when you arrive, there\u2019s a trail for every ability level, from hardcore single track to a paved path that meanders through Breckenridge along the Blue River. If your ambition allows, that Blue River path can take you all the way to the nearby town of Frisco, where you should stop for lunch at the 5<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue Grille and rest your legs while you meander through the town\u2019s many indie shops. And if you\u2019re looking for a little more thrills on two-wheels, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townoffrisco.com\/play\/frisco-adventure-park-summer\/general-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frisco Adventure Park<\/a>, complete with a summer bike terrain park, skate park, disc golf, a kayak park and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71625 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Wild-west-nights-768x1024-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Wild-west-nights-768x1024-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Wild-west-nights-768x1024-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Wild-west-nights-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Wild-west-nights-768x1024-255x340.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Wild West nights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get in the spirit of the Wild West through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystoneresort.com\/explore-the-resort\/activities-and-events\/kidtopia\/kidtopia-summers.aspx\">Keystone Resort\u2019s Kidtopia<\/a> program. Spend part of your evening at the Keystone Stables meeting the draft horses. The little rodeo riders will love petting the horses, learning to lasso and other cowboy activities. Everett, 6, says his favorite part was \u201clearning how to use a lasso and eating lots of marshmallows!\u201d End your evening with a summer movie matinee at Kidtopia Headquarters before driving off into the sunset.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Orbitz Rewards is the apex of travel rewards programs\u2014join for free today!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71624 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/super-slimy-science-768x1024-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/super-slimy-science-768x1024-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/super-slimy-science-768x1024-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/super-slimy-science-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/super-slimy-science-768x1024-255x340.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>6. Super slimy science<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While parents often seek out learning experiences for their kids on vacation, it isn\u2019t always easy, especially with younger ones and shorter attention spans. But, put them in the right environment (the outdoors), give them engaging instructors and some slimy science and you\u2019ll have them hooked for an entire morning. The \u201cSuper Snake River Science\u201d program\u2014also offered through Keystone\u2019s Kidtopia\u2014gives kids the chance to enjoy the fresh mountain air while learning how to sample and test stream water and getting their hands dirty during the super slimy\u2014and super fun\u2014scavenger hunt. Not only is it a big hit, but it\u2019s FREE. And with a rotating calendar of events, there\u2019s always new Kidtopia activities to experience. Check out their summer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystoneresort.com\/explore-the-resort\/activities-and-events\/kidtopia\/kidtopia-summers.aspx?tc_1=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2018 calendar<\/a> to see what\u2019s going on this season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Festival-fun-1024x1024-340x340.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Family festival fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another highlight of a summer trip to Summit County is the rotating calendar of family-friendly festivals and events, of which you\u2019ll find something special happening nearly every weekend of the season. From the Gold Panning Championships (June 16-17), \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobreck.com\/breckenridge-events\/fourth-of-july-in-breckenridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Independence Day Celebration<\/a> (July 2-4), Keystone\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystoneresort.com\/explore-the-resort\/activities-and-events\/event-detail.aspx?id=%7bf858646d-f129-4aae-ac2c-d4f36f56d49e%7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kidtopia Stars &amp; Guitars<\/a> (June 29 \u2013 July 4), and the Dillon Summer Concert Series at the town\u2019s lakefront amphitheater, there\u2019s no shortage of special events to plan a trip around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71619 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gold-panning-e1506451043205-576x1024-338x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gold-panning-e1506451043205-576x1024-338x600.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gold-panning-e1506451043205-576x1024-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gold-panning-e1506451043205-576x1024-191x340.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/gold-panning-e1506451043205-576x1024.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Going for gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Breckenridge has a fascinating history as a pioneering Gold Rush town. And kids will love bringing home little pieces of this history when they have the chance to pan for gem-stones at Breckenridge\u2019s Epic Discovery. The experience allows kids to try panning themselves, which is the mountain equivalent to hunting for buried treasure. Not to mention, the loot is a big hit for show-and-tell at school. And if you dig the idea of learning more about the town\u2019s mining history, be sure to stop in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobreck.com\/breckenridge-tips\/breck-welcome-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Welcome Center<\/a> where you can marvel at the black-and-white photography and collection of artifacts dating back to 1859 that offer an in-depth look at this community and its residents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/drawing-1024x768-453x340.jpeg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Inspiring views<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll be genuinely surprised at how much young children appreciate the awe-inspiring views that surround you in this mountain destination. Bring along art supplies to draw and paint the landscape of the majestic points of interest like Mt. Baldy or the hazy hues of the Blue River. By the end of your stay, you\u2019ll come home with paintings and sketches that will undoubtedly be some of your favorite family souvenirs. If you don\u2019t have the space to bring art supplies, stop in at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peakabootoys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak-A-Boo Toys<\/a> on Breckenridge\u2019s Main Street to stock up.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alfresco-dining-1024x768-453x340.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>10. Alfresco dining<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If one of your least favorite things to do with your kids is dine out (it\u2019s not just me, is it?), the many options for family-friendly dining will change your mind fast. When you have beautiful mountain weather that allows you to dine in a relaxed outdoor setting nearly any day you choose, it\u2019s a recipe for dinnertime success. Favorite local spots include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.breckbrew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breckenridge Brewery<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.micasabreck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mi Casa<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.downstairsaterics.com\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downstairs at Erics<\/a> in Breckenridge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystoneresort.com\/explore-the-resort\/during-your-stay\/dining\/bighorn-bistro-and-bar.aspx?page=viewall\">Bighorn Bistro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystoneresort.com\/explore-the-resort\/during-your-stay\/dining\/der-fondue-chessel.aspx?page=viewall\">Der Fondue Chessel<\/a> in Keystone and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.logcabinfrisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log Cabin Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Frisco. Fill your table with margaritas, puzzles and a stack of UNO cards, and just like your mountain family vacation, it\u2019s sure to get two thumbs up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for peak family adventures with a trip to this mountain county. 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