Vamoose is a terrific resource for those looking for Winter Park condos, Winter Park vacation rentals, and Winter Park villas. The small town of Winter Park Colorado, gives guests of Winter Park condos a little piece of heaven. Many guests of Winter Park condos flock there to ski Winter Park. But Winter Park Colorado, is one of Colorado's best loved summer vacation spots. The winter in Winter Park Colorado, is amazing and offers some of the best skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobile opportunities in the country. But guests of Winter Park condos visit Winter Park Colorado in the summer to hike, mountain bike, alpine slide, go horseback riding, and golf. Winter Park Colorado, also gives guests of Winter Park condos the chance to go whitewater rafting, boating and sailing. The choices of outdoor activities are endless as Winter Park Colorado surrounds its guest with majestic mountains, beautiful terrain and blue skies.
Guests of Winter Park condos and Winter Park vacation rentals know they can't ski Winter Park 24/7 -- that's when they get to take advantage of the rest of Winter Park Colorado. This small ski town also offers guests of Winter Park condos fine dining, quaint shopping experiences, and several music and art festivals.
Winter Park Geographic InformationWinter Park Colorado, is located in a high mountain park at 9,000 feet, 67 miles outside of Denver. This valley town is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and three Wilderness areas: Indian Peaks, Byers Peak and Vasquez. Winter Park Colorado, is in Grand County -- 75 percent of its land is publicly owned. Not so far from Winter Park Colorado, is Rocky Mountain National Park. This park has 265,727 acres of natural land and wildlife preserve open to the public.
The town of Winter Park Colorado, has a modest population of 720 and a total area of 8.1 miles. At lower elevations the plant life includes sagebrush, willows, aspen, and lodgepole pine; mosses, lichens and pines grow above the tree-line. The wildlife includes elk, moose, deer, raccoons, porcupines, bears, mountain lions and coyotes, so guests of Winter Park condos should be prepared in the event of an encounter.
Winter Park Weather OverviewBecause Winter Park Colorado has a high altitude with cold temperatures, guests of Winter Park condos should be prepared for a long winter. However, the long winter just means the arrival of some of the best powder for visitors to ski Winter Park. The summers don't bring very warm temperatures either, but average at a comfortable 54 degrees. Winter Park Colorado sees very little annual rain, and has an average of 250 days of sun. Guests of Winter Park condos should be prepared for the sun and the snow-reflection by wearing sunblock and UV protective sunglasses. The average snowfall is 231 inches, annually, giving guests of Winter Park condos and Winter Park vacation rentals plenty of reason to stay all winter long and ski Winter Park.
Winter Park Condos and Winter Park Vacation RentalsGuests of Winter Park condos will find everything they need when it comes to staying in Winter Park Colorado. Very affordable Winter Park vacation rentals are readily available and offer a whole host of options. Guests of Winter Park condos can find luxury lodging with beautiful views. Whether guests of Winter Park condos choose to stay at the ski area, or in the town of Winter Park Colorado, they'll find all the comforts of home laid out for them. Winter Park condos offer condo rentals that can house as many as 30 people, or as few as two. Guests of Winter Park condos will find amenities including hot tubs, large kitchens, cable TV, and front row views of the beauty of Winter Park Colorado.
Local Events in Winter ParkWinter Park Colorado has some wonderful cultural and art events that take place throughout the year. One of the local favorites is the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre. Guests of Winter Park condos will delight in the drama of this live theatre. Past performances include Forever Plaid, a play where four deceased singers are miraculously revived to perform a show that never happened. 1940s Radio Hour is a performance where guests of Winter Park condos in the audience become the actual audience of a 1940s radio station. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre is a fun and enriching experience for all families of Winter Park condos.
Guests of Winter Park condos are sure to find a bargain on ski equipment at the Annual Winter Park Ski and Sports Extravaganza. Guests of Winter Park condos visit to ski Winter Park, and they'll find bargains on a wide selection of new and used equipment and clothing for adults and children. Vendors from all over the Rocky Mountain region place last year's wares on sale at prices up to 60 percent off. And guests of Winter Park condominiums can feel good about their purchases. This swap is one of the primary fundraisers for the Winter Park Competition Center programs and scholarship fund.
Winter Park Dining and NightlifeGuests of Winter Park condos and Winter Park vacation rentals have a wide variety of restaurants available to them in Winter Park Colorado. Deno's Mountain Bistro is always a good choice and has been a local favorite for over 20 years now. Their chef is masterful and presents a menu of fine aged steaks, pastas, fresh seafood, hand tossed pizzas and the best burgers in town.
For something different, guests of Winter Park condos go to Fontenot's Cajun Cafe after they ski Winter Park. Fontenot's has a fine menu of seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta, and they serve lunch and dinner daily. Fontenot's is located in downtown Winter Park at Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Moffat Station Restaurant and Brewery is a perfect place for guests of Winter Park condos looking for a local place to spend some time. This brewery has an amazing view of soaring mountains and snow-covered pines and offers an extensive menu of outstanding local dishes such as buffalo meatloaf and authentic micro brews, lagers, stouts and ales.
Smokin' Moe's Ribhouse and Saloon is a perfect place for families of Winter Park condos. They have an incredible menu of barbecue, sandwiches and burgers all at reasonable prices. Smokin' Moe's offers Oklahoma style barbecue and take-out for guests of Winter Park condos in a rush to ski Winter Park.
Attractions in Winter ParkMost guests want to ski Winter Park, but for a really exciting and unique adventure, families of Winter Park condos can take a hot-air balloon ride with Grand Adventures Balloon Tours. Tours begin in the early morning to take advantage of gentle breezes and skies. Guests of Winter Park vacation rentals can take low-level contour flights where spotting wildlife and picking pine cones from treetops is easy and fun. After reaching higher altitudes, guests of Winter Park condos will view astonishing mountain peaks in five counties and up to 100 miles away. Balloon tours can accommodate up to eight people, and group and family discounts are available.
After traveling the distance to Colorado to ski Winter Park, a guest of Winter Park condos might not think getting on a train is so attractive. However, guests of Winter Park condos that ski Winter Park know the best way to get to the ski area is the Ski Train. Winter Park Colorado offers plenty of hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling treks, but the Ski Train takes guests of Winter Park condos through terrain unseen elsewhere. Ski Train goes past the scenic Flatirons and South Boulder Canyon, where guests of Winter Park condos will encounter rugged alpine wilderness and vistas exclusive to the Ski Train route. Guests will go through the historic Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide, and dozens of other tunnels. Ski Train is simply convenient, too, as it drops guests of Winter Park condominiums ready to ski Winter Park right at the base of the ski area.
Horseback riding is a good way for guests of Winter Park Colorado, to stay close to nature. Grand Adventures offers the only horseback riding stables in Winter Park Colorado. Their most popular ride is the one hour horseback ride. Guests of Winter Park condos find it's just the right amount of time to ride a scenic trail before they ski Winter Park. Grand Adventure Horseback has wranglers that lead guests of Winter Park condos on private trails through the forest, over the Fraser River and into beautiful green meadows near the river. It's an enjoyable ride for all abilities. Guests of Winter Park condos should wear closed shoes, a light jacket, and jeans for the ride.
Activities in Winter ParkTaking in the beautiful scenery might almost be enough for guests of Winter Park condos. However, as this very small town of only 720 people has proven, it is big on culture and fun activities. Guests who've taken balloon tours over Winter Park Colorado will have an indelible image of the fantastic valley stretching out below them for the rest of their lives. The wildlife that is prevalent throughout Winter Park Colorado is always a pleasure for guests of Winter Park condos. Being close to nature and active is important to the charm and allure of Winter Park Colorado. From horseback riding to fine dining; short scenic train rides to summer hikes -- Winter Park Colorado has a little bit of everything each season. So when you are looking for Winter Park condos, Winter Park vacation rentals, or Winter Park villas, come to Vamoose!









