Michael & Jamie's Mountain Guidebook

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Michael & Jamie's Mountain Guidebook

Food scene

World-famous breakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, and more. Amazing mountain coffee! Kick back and relax on your way to you next adventure of the day. 730 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-0770.
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The Java Moose
730 Main St
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World-famous breakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, and more. Amazing mountain coffee! Kick back and relax on your way to you next adventure of the day. 730 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-0770.
Brown Burro Café – Great breakfast burritos, huevos, omelets, and more. Lunch and dinner include burgers, buffalo, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, homemade salsa, and much more. 706 Main St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-2804.
706 Main St
706 Main Street
Brown Burro Café – Great breakfast burritos, huevos, omelets, and more. Lunch and dinner include burgers, buffalo, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, homemade salsa, and much more. 706 Main St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-2804.
One of our favorites! Full-service bar, flat screens, and great affordable wine. Fun casual atmosphere, large outdoor deck overlooking Mosquito Range. Mediterranean & Italian style menu. 501 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-9501.
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Millonzi's Restaurant
501 Front St
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One of our favorites! Full-service bar, flat screens, and great affordable wine. Fun casual atmosphere, large outdoor deck overlooking Mosquito Range. Mediterranean & Italian style menu. 501 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-9501.
Offers hand-made sandwiches and homemade pastries as well as a variety of ice cream served in old-fashioned glassware. 456 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440.
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Silver Scoop Creamery
456 Front St
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Offers hand-made sandwiches and homemade pastries as well as a variety of ice cream served in old-fashioned glassware. 456 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440.
Located in Historic Front Street along the Platte River, surrounded by beautiful South Park Region with 14,000 mountain peaks. Kitchen features a restaurant that serves soup, salad, appetizers, pizza, and more. 517 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-838-3461.
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Platte River Saloon
517 Front St
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Located in Historic Front Street along the Platte River, surrounded by beautiful South Park Region with 14,000 mountain peaks. Kitchen features a restaurant that serves soup, salad, appetizers, pizza, and more. 517 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-838-3461.
Another favorite! Discover a twist on Southwest cuisine made with fresh ingredients. They also feature regional craft beers, signature cocktails, and local wines. 456 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-7031.
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Salado
456 Front St
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Another favorite! Discover a twist on Southwest cuisine made with fresh ingredients. They also feature regional craft beers, signature cocktails, and local wines. 456 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. (719)-836-7031.
Craft Brewing at 9,995 feet! We enjoy the Buffalo Peaks Brown & Apricot IPA, but it’s all good! Mountain of Nachos is a must! 297 ½ US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-1932
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South Park Brewing
297 1/2 US Hwy 285
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Craft Brewing at 9,995 feet! We enjoy the Buffalo Peaks Brown & Apricot IPA, but it’s all good! Mountain of Nachos is a must! 297 ½ US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-1932
The world’s highest distillery. This distillery uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt for mineral infused perfection! Restaurant/Bar Distillery Shop and Main Street Tasting are at different locations. Restaurant is at 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970)-547-9759.
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Breckenridge Distillery
1925 Airport Rd
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The world’s highest distillery. This distillery uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt for mineral infused perfection! Restaurant/Bar Distillery Shop and Main Street Tasting are at different locations. Restaurant is at 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970)-547-9759.

Activities

Horseback Riding & ATV Tours – (719)-836-2700
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American Safari Ranch
1484 Co Rd 7
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Horseback Riding & ATV Tours – (719)-836-2700
Indoor pool, fitness center, skate park, and more. 1190 Bullet Rd, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-0747
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South Park Recreation Center
1190 Bullet Rd
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Indoor pool, fitness center, skate park, and more. 1190 Bullet Rd, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-0747
Great sledding hill for the family!
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Carter Park and Pavilion
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Great sledding hill for the family!
Some of the best skiing in Colorado – we are bias of course! From Peak 6 to Peak 10 to the highest chairlift on the continent! Enjoy this amazing ski resort and the ski village. 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970)-453-5000.
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I-Restawrant ye-Ski ye-Breckenridge
1599 Ski Hill Rd
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Some of the best skiing in Colorado – we are bias of course! From Peak 6 to Peak 10 to the highest chairlift on the continent! Enjoy this amazing ski resort and the ski village. 1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970)-453-5000.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & ATV Rental.
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American Adventure Expeditions - Whitewater Rafting
12844 U.S. 24
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Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & ATV Rental.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park.
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Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting
23910 US Hwy 285
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Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park.
Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting, tubing and canoeing.
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The Adventure Company
12847 US Hwy 24/285
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Buena Vista hosts the Arkansas River, one of the best trout fishing and white-water rafting rivers in the country. Rafting, tubing and canoeing.
A 2+ hour drive, but totally worth it for off the beaten path ski mountain. Great skiing on the continental divide!
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Monarch Mountain
123 N F St
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A 2+ hour drive, but totally worth it for off the beaten path ski mountain. Great skiing on the continental divide!
Colorado’s newest aerial adventure! Incorporating both team and individual obstacles and zip-lines, the Browns Canyon Adventure Park is unlike any other aerial adventure park. 23910 US HWY 285, Buena Vista, CO 81211. (719)-395-2158.
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Browns Canyon Adventure Park
23910 US Hwy 285
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Colorado’s newest aerial adventure! Incorporating both team and individual obstacles and zip-lines, the Browns Canyon Adventure Park is unlike any other aerial adventure park. 23910 US HWY 285, Buena Vista, CO 81211. (719)-395-2158.

Sightseeing

1859 Historic Mining Town – Open May 15th for the season. 100 4th Street, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-2387
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Iziko lezwe laseSouth Park
100 4th St
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1859 Historic Mining Town – Open May 15th for the season. 100 4th Street, Fairplay, CO 80440 – (719)-836-2387
Filled with great shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. This is the perfect “mountain ski town” feel. Enjoy the day in Breckenridge before heading back to your private mountain retreat.
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South Main Street
South Main Street
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Filled with great shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. This is the perfect “mountain ski town” feel. Enjoy the day in Breckenridge before heading back to your private mountain retreat.
Lookout
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Ukubuka kwesango Sapphire
Swan Mountain Road
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Lookout

Hiking & Scenic Trails

Weather permitting and proper traction needed, take this beautiful mountain pass, one of the best in the Rockies. It starts at the entrance of Como town, right on the highway outside of Indiana Mountain, and goes through a beautiful valley that drops you into the town of Breckenridge.
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Boreas Pass Road
Boreas Pass Road
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Weather permitting and proper traction needed, take this beautiful mountain pass, one of the best in the Rockies. It starts at the entrance of Como town, right on the highway outside of Indiana Mountain, and goes through a beautiful valley that drops you into the town of Breckenridge.
Hiking Trails
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Kenosha Pass
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Hiking Trails
National Park for hiking, driving and exploring.
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Pike National Forest
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National Park for hiking, driving and exploring.
Hiking Trails
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Limber Grove Trail
984-3898 4 Mile Creek Rd
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Hiking Trails
Hiking and Exploring
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Mount Sherman
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Hiking and Exploring
Off Road & Scenic Driving Views
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Mosquito Pass
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Off Road & Scenic Driving Views
Hiking Trails
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McCullough Gulch Trailhead
4192 CO-9
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Hiking Trails
Scenic Walking
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Hoosier pass
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Scenic Walking
Scenic Walking
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Mohawk Lake
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Scenic Walking

City/town information

Historic gold mining town with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 20 minutes from the home.
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Fairplay
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Historic gold mining town with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 20 minutes from the home.
Historic ski town for winter and summer travelers with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
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Breckenridge
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Historic ski town for winter and summer travelers with lot of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
Quint mountain town with lots of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.
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Buena Vista
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Quint mountain town with lots of local attraction, restaurants, and places to explore. About 55 minutes from the home.

Fishing

Eleven Mile Canyon - Take 77 South, turn left on 24, turn right at Lake George and then right into the Canyon. About 1 hour from cabin.
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Eleven Mile Reservior
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Eleven Mile Canyon - Take 77 South, turn left on 24, turn right at Lake George and then right into the Canyon. About 1 hour from cabin.
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
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Antero Reservoir
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About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
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Spinney Mountain Reservoir
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About 1 hour away, great lake fishing!
About 40 minutes away, great lake fishing!
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Jefferson Lake
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About 40 minutes away, great lake fishing!