Winter Park Colorado
Just a short drive from Denver, Winter Park Colorado is nestled against the western slope of the Continental Divide. It’s a great place to live, visit and play when you want to get away from the crowds and the traffic of the big cities. The small town atmosphere combined with world class skiing make it a great place for year-round recreation. The adorable downtown area has numerous shops and restaurants to check out. In the winter this town is known for its popular ski resort and it also has abundant cross-country skiing opportunities, including Devil’s Thumb Ranch. In the spring and summer, Winter Park is known for mountain biking, concerts, hiking and fishing. Come see what the western slope has to offer today!
More Winter Park Facts
| Region: Northwest | County: Grand | |
| Latitude: 39.904167 | Longitude: -105.779167 | Elevation: 9,052 ft (2,780 m) |
Winter Park began as two small settlements, Old Town and Hideaway Park. Old Town began because of the construction taking place on the Moffat Tunnel. Hideaway Park was a village that began in 1932 and then quickly developed into the fourth town in the valley. It started out with 26 tourist cabins and a cafe and service station called “Doc’s Place.” The developer “Doc” Graves also installed a water wheel on Vasquez Creek to generate all the electricity necessary to operate his business. Even though the entire country was in the middle of a serious depression at the time, the village grew rapidly. Over a stretch of two years, the village added a saloon, a garage, and a nightclub, and it nearly doubled in population. On August 1, 1978 the town was founded and became Winter Park.
Winter Park has something for everyone. During winter you can enjoy world-class downhill skiing and snowboarding at the Winter Park Ski Area. Nordic skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, ice fishing, ice skating, horseback rides, snow cat tours and more are also available all around the area. Winter Park Colorado is also a popular summer vacation spot with a wide range of Colorado outdoor activities. You can experience the thrill of mountain bike riding, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, mountain golfing or the joy of hiking, boating or fishing. This vacation getaway will keep you active and busy or allow you to relax in a mountain paradise, the choice is up to you!
