Year in and year out, there's no shortageof Winter Park activities! From skiing and hot air balloon rides to music festivals and more, the excitement doesn't stop here. Here's our list of 20 annual Winter Park activities - enjoy!
Skiing
This is a given - we're known for skiing!
Winter Park Resort is a skier's paradise, and every winter, its slopes are the place to be.
Blues From The Top
Every year, Winter Park is filled with the sweet sounds of blues at
Blues From The Top. Presented by the Grand County Blues Society, this annual festival showcases some of the best blues music you'll hear!
Mountain Biking
If you prefer sunshine to snowstorms, then rejoice, because the mountains of Winter Park are filled with
some of the best bike trails in the nation! Cross country and downhill bikers will find plenty of rides to keep them happy.
Well Fargo Ski Cup
Running now for 41 years, the
Wells Fargo Ski Cup has been bringing professional skiers to compete at Winter Park Resort! The competition also raises funds for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Don't miss it!
Hot Air Balloon Rides
None of the other Winter Park activities listed here will give you quite the thrill that a hot air balloon ride will! See Winter Park and the surrounding area in all its glory when you book a ride with
Grand Adventure.
Winter Park Music Festival
Each year, Hideaway Park comes alive with the sounds of the annual
Winter Park Music Festival!
Snow Tubing
Fun for all ages, snow tubing is a popular activity in Winter Park, and during the winter, locals and visitors alike frequent tubing parks.
Check out our blog for more information!
Winter Park Wipe Out
What you do get when you combine an obstacle-filled scavenger hunt, with costumes, food and a lot of fun? You get
Winter Park Wipe Out!
High Country Stampede Rodeo
Rodeos are a part of Colorado's culture, and if you head to Fraser you can experience the
High Country Stampede Rodeo for yourself.
Winter Park Jazz Festival
Hideaway Park is home to the yearly Winter Park Jazz Festival, an event any music lover won't want to miss. Get more information
here.
Hiking
Take in the beauty of Colorado mountains when you hike the trails surrounding Winter Park. Click
here for more information, including trail maps.
Winter Park Half Marathon and 5k
If hiking is too slow for you, loosen up your limbs and get your cardio in with the
Winter Park Marathon and 5k. Presented by the
Shining Stars Foundation, you can support a great cause and attempt to set a PR at the same time!
Boating
Kayak and raft the waters of Winter Park this summer. From Ground Lake to the Colorado River, you'll find plenty of places to get out on the water.
Winter Park Uncorked
Wine drinkers, this one is for you. Entering its second year,
Winter Park Uncorked will please your taste buds with wine and food, backed by live music.
Spring Splash
You can't miss the annual
Spring Splash - who doesn't want to watch skiers face off against against obstacles and a frozen pond? More information can be found here.
Winter Park Beer Festival
Colorado and craft beer are partners in good times, and you can celebrate with superb suds at the
7th Annual Winter Park Beer Festival!
Camping
Do you need to get away? Pack your bags (or RV) and head to many of the great camping spots in the area.
Idlewild Campground and the
Arapaho National Forest are both popular choices!
Rendezvous Run for Independence 5 Mile Run/Walk
Start your 4th of July weekend off on the right foot, followed by the left, and then the right...you get the idea. Get more details on the race
here.
Dining
When it comes to things to do in Winter Park, eating at a local restaurant is hard to beat. From fine dining to gourmet hot dogs, the town has it all.
Check out our blog on the best places to eat in Winter Park!
Hideaway Park Brewery
A long day on the slopes calls for a good drink, and
Hideaway Park Brewery is the place to get one. Try a BruBrew IPA or a Wapiti Golden Ale and call it a day. There are more than enough Winter Park activities to keep anyone and everyone happy. You might have such a good time that you'll want to stay! The team at
Real Estate of Winter Park knows firsthand how much fun you can have here.
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