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Winter Park, Colorado – Big Family Summertime Fun

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    Winter Park, Colorado

    Visiting a ski town during the summer doesn’t sound like much fun but in Winter Park, Colorado there’s plenty to do without snow. A plethora of activities awaits your big family including boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, hot air balloon rides, ATV tours, gold mine tours, and scenic train rides.

    Head into Winter Park to ride Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide, the climbing wall, GyroXTREME, Leaps and Bounds Bungee, the zip line, bouncy snowcat, mini-golf, Zephyr Express scenic chairlift, and Human Maze. Day passes, half day passes, and individual tickets can be bought for the attractions.

    Did you know that Winter Park is the mountain bike capital of the world? You too can try it out. Visit Trestle Bike Park shop to rent a bike and all the gear you’ll need including a GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO. Bring your SD card and use the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video camera to video your trip down the mountain. Visit the shop on Wednesdays and Fridays for 2 for 1 specials.

    Not brave enough to try mountain biking? Visit during Crankworx to watch the pros compete at this largest freeride mountain festival the United States.

    Winter Park also makes a great home base to day trip into other towns. Check out Granby Lake, Grand Lake, Hot Springs, and more.

    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen is a mother to four children including twins. She recognized the necessity for a comprehensive resource of hotels that cater to big families with rooms and suites for 5, 6, 7, or 8 people in a single room while traveling with her own family. In 2008, she established SixSuitcaseTravel to compile a database of such hotels. Over time, the website has grown to include travel advice, itineraries, road trip suggestions, national park guides, and more. Theresa takes pleasure in assisting other big families in creating unforgettable travel experiences.