Frisco Colorado

Located on the shores of Lake Dillon, close to four major Colorado Ski resorts, surrounded by the Arapaho National forest, it’s no wonder that travelers from around the world stay in Frisco when visiting this area of Colorado! The town of Frisco may seem small at first glance, but a little exploring exposes so many things to see and do. On Main street alone you’ll find shops, restaurants, museums, parks and a friendly, inviting mountain town atmosphere! The majority of the restaurants and cafes offer outdoor seating, the perfect way to watch the world go by as you enjoy a coffee, snack or meal. You’ll enjoy the selection of shops, everything from beads to fine art. Best of all, you’ll find very little repetition, not like some towns where every other shop is just like the one two shops back! Add to that an excellent selection of Art Museums and other Historical attractions and you’ve got a town worth spending some time in.

More Frisco Town Facts

Region: Northwest	County: Summit
Latitude: 39.585715	Longitude: -106.088448	Elevation: 9097 ft. (2 772 m)

The Ute Indians were the first travelers and residents of this area, trappers began extracting valuable beaver pelts from the regions lakes in the early 1800′s. By 1870, mining was the trade of choice. Frisco was founded in 1873 by Henry Recen and developed quickly thanks to the population created by the many mines surrounding the town. Ten years after it’s founding, the town had grown enough to support two railroads passing through, as well as many businesses that thrived because of the successful mining operations that surrounded the town. That was a boom that lasted to 1918.

When the depression hit in 1930, Friscos population dropped to 18 people! The mining was still continuing in the area, but at a fraction of it;s previous glory. Like the rest of the country during that time, it took time for Frisco to recover. By the mid 40′s, the population had rebounded to a whopping 50 people! The towns “never say die” attitude paid off in the long run though. Today the town boasts 2,800 permanent residents and serves over 3 million people a year due to the booming ski and tourist industry that exists in Summit county.

One of Friscos most valuable assets is it’s central location in Summit county! In fact, it was chosen for the hub of the free Summit Stage Transits system because of it’s location. Whatever season you visit, a stay in Frisco provides easy access to Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. Any one of these areas will provide you with excellent skiing, snowboarding and other winter sport options. Summer time is filled with camping, hiking, wildlife viewing and more. Enjoy fishing, boating and other water sports? You’ll find the shores of Lake Dillon at the end of Main street! You’ll find everything you’ll need there to support a Colorado outing on Lake Dillon, including a full service marina.