Fraser Valley, Colorado and Winter Park is one of the best places to live and to visit in the state. Summers and winters are filled with fun activities including biking, riding, and hiking. If you are in the mood for an outdoor adventure, try a river rafting trip down the Colorado River, sail above the terrain in a hot air balloon, or climb aboard a wagon or stagecoach for a ride through the wild, wild west. Visitors are encouraged to be aware of the state's constantly changing weather due to the elevated altitude. Thunderstorms occur often during the summer months and can drastically affect the temperatures. Dehydration is also an issue at the higher altitudes so bring plenty of river, but never drink from the lakes, streams for rivers. Once you have your safety and comfort in order, choose your activity and head out to enjoy the atmosphere and terrain of Colorado.
When people think of Colorado, their minds often go to snow-related activities, but summers are great or enjoying the outdoors. The largest body of natural water in the state runs through the valley, and provides for plenty of boating, fishing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, and sailing. It is also a popular destination in the winter or ice fishing. If dry land is more your style, catch a round of golf, go for a horseback ride through the country, hop on a mountain bike for a bumpy tour of the wilderness, or go for a quiet nature hike. The town also offers scenic train rides, ATV tours, and indoor activities like classes in yoga, pilates, and weight training. Area museums and theatres round out a full schedule of culture and activity.
Even with all of the warm weather fun, winter still shines in the valley. Visitors and residents can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides through the country. If you are thinking of visiting the area, there are plenty of options for overnight stays including cabin rentals, a guest ranch, luxury and economy hotels, and a wide range of accommodations in the town of Winter Park. This is a mountain getaway you will not soon forget.
If retails sports are more your style, both Winter Park and Fraser offer numerous options. Find stores that sell Indian are, western clothing, Southwestern jewelry, art, books, and gift and souvenir items. Fraser boasts several western wear stores as well as a gourmet cookware store and several unique gift stores.
During your stay, you are sure to work up an appetite. There are more than 30 restaurants in nearby Winter Park including pizza, Chinese, Mexican, and quiet romantic dining for couples looking for a bit of romance. The town plays host to festivals, art fairs, and concerts throughout the year. They frequently feature fireworks and families will enjoy a day of outdoor fun that ends with an exciting display in the night sky.
If you are searching for a town in the heart of Colorado that offers enough for the entire family to never get board, the Fraser Valley is it.
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