Winter Park Colorado Bed and Breakfast Inn Winter Park Chateau Romantic Getaway Near Skiing

There are numerous convenient activities that will entertain you while you vacation at The Winter Park Chateau: The following is a link to "Guest Guides" for the Winter Park Area offering an abundant of information.

Winter Activities:

In addition to alpine skiing, Winter Park also offers over 60 miles of Nordic ski trails that can be accessed from locations which include Sol Vista and Snow Mountain Ranch. The newly revamped Hideaway Park is an activity center in Downtown that offers many free events and activities geared toward children and families, such as sledding and introductory snowshoe hikes. Additionally, you'll find sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dog sledding very convenient to Winter Park Chateau.
The Grand County Classical Concert Series begins November 13th with six concerts being scheduled.

Some winter activities include Ice Skating, Evening Snow bike Excursions, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Scenic Snowcat Tours, Snowshoe Tours, FREE Guided Mountain Orientation Tours and NASTAR* Racing

*The NASTAR race course is a dual race course where skiers and riders can race side-by-side against friends and family or against the clock.

A great way to spend a Friday night and enjoy classical music in Grand County at a very reasonable price. Please check out www.grand-countyconcertseries.org and check out the schedule.

Downhill / Alpine Skiing
Snow Boarding
Cross Country Skiing
Backcountry Skiing
Snow Cycling
Snow Cat Tours
Snow Shoeing

Snowmobiling
Snow Tubing
Sledding / Dog Sledding
Sleigh Rides
Hiking / Walking / Strolling
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating

Anytime Activities

Shopping
Relaxing
Taking a hot tub soak
The Hot Springs spa
Fitness Center

Restaurants/Dining
Music/Drinking
Real Estate Speculating
Local Cinema
Live Concert or Theater

Summer Activities

Hiking
Alpine Slide
Mountain / Road Biking
Mountain Bike Race Series
Local Rodeo
Hot Air Ballooning
White Water Rafting
Golfing
Miniature Golfing

Outdoor Wall Climbing
Fitness Center
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Wildlife Viewing
Sightseeing
Boating
Windsurfing
Bungee Jumping
Rocky Mountain Park

From mountain biking in the Colorado Rockies to fishing in the Colorado river and hiking in the Rocky Mountains there is much to do here in Winter Park, Colorado. Events that can be had are the Winter Park Jazz Fest, The Blues from the Top Blues Festival and the Winter Park Fat Tire Classic. All these make Winter Park, CO a premier summer vacation destination as well as a prime winter getaway.

Winter Park, Colorado is the outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. We have an almost endless supply of activities and events to keep one going all summer. From mountain biking the 600 miles of beautiful trails to a nice leisurely hike around one of the perfect mountain lakes, to fly fishing on one of the best trout rivers in the world, we have all the outdoor activities available. Some of the events include the Winter Park Jazz Festival, The Blues From The Top Blues Fest (Winter Park Blues Fest), The FREE Thursday Night in the park concert series and the famous Fat Tire Classic Mountain Bike Festival.

Hiking in Winter Park is some of the best in the world. There is easy access to four fourteeners, many mountain lakes to discover and Rocky Mountain Park is a twenty minute drive away. A favorite hike is Columbine Lake which is a three hour day hike to a beautiful crystal blue mountain lake. There is hiking for experts as well as a twenty minute stroll that is fun for the kids. Monarch Lake, a short 10 minute drive away is great for the whole family with a graded path and bridges over the rushing water from the snowmelt of the surrounding mountains. There is no better place to hike and camp than Winter Park, Colorado.

Fly fishing in Winter Park/ Fraser is world class. President Dwight D. Eisenhower made Fraser famous with his annual summer fishing trip to the Colorado Rockies. The Fraser River, The Colorado River and all the mountain streams provide some of the best fly fishing in all of Colorado. There are local stocked lakes within minutes of the property. Mo Henry’s Trout shop can provide all you need for a fishing trip of a life time when you get here to Winter Park. Click here for information about local Fishing

For events in Grand County there is the Jazz festival with some of the best jazz artists from around the country, bringing you jazz at 9000 feet of elevation.

As advertised, Winter Park is "Mountain Bike Capitol USA". The reasons the little town has earned this name is the 600 miles of bike accessible terrain, the famous Fat Tire Classic, the awesome downhill runs at Winter Park Resort and the overall mountain bike culture that takes over Winter Park in the non snow months.

As Winter Park as now gained the reputation as a mountain bike capital, it also offers plenty of trails for hikers and backpackers. Other popular outdoor activities offered in and around Winter Park include camping, white water trips, horseback riding, ATV and the longest alpine slide in Colorado. You can also take a scenic ride on the Zephyr Lift if you'd enjoy a little bit of scenery without wanting to commit to any strenuous activity. To unwind, enjoy the quaint atmosphere of the resort base, which received a major facelift in 2008/2009. You can also walk to Downtown which you will find a variety of souvenir, art, home decor and sports shops to browse in. Winter Park also has a collection of 30 restaurants offering your cuisine of choice.

Golf Season in Winter Park Area

it’s about time that we are now looking towards summer and golf season. Grand County boasts 4 fantastic golf courses, and they are all planning to open sometime between May 1 and 15, depending on the weather.

HEADWATERS Spread across the majestic Rocky Mountain Valley with views of the Continental Divide. There are 18 holes to inspire, challenge, and reward every player. Designer Michael Asmundson wove the holes through native grasses and wetlands along the meandering Fraser River to create a natural feel. Located just outside of Granby, and about 20 minutes from Winter Park Chateau, this course is newly renovated by the Nicklaus Design Group.
Call the clubhouse at 970. 887.5230 to make a tee time.

POLE CREEK Golf Club offers 27 holes of nationally-ranked golf. (the closest course to Winter park Chateau) Golf Digest says it’s the #1 place to play in Colorado. The magnificent peaks of the Continental Divide serve as a backdrop for many spectacular holes. With a new irrigation system, new golf carts and a brand new clubhouse, Pole Creek has a completely fresh image and attitude. Multiple tees assure a challenge for all. You can so pick any two combinations of 9-holes and experience award-winning, championship golf and scenery at 8,600 feet.
Call 970-887-9195, or 800-511-5076 to make your tee time online.

GRAND ELK was designed by two great names in golf, Craig Stadler, and Tripp Davis. Grand Elk is a golfer’s masterpiece with the flavor of Scottish links. Grand Elk boasts gently rolling fairways and strategically placed hazards. Five sets of tees provide plenty of choices for all levels of golfers.
Call 970-887-9122, or 877-389-9333 to make a tee time.

GRAND LAKE offers an 18-hole championship course at an elevation of 8,420 feet with the peaks of the Never Summer Range of Rocky Mountain National Park on the #1 tee box. Designed by Dick Phelps, the course offers narrowly rolling, well-tended fairways with subtle greens. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower high above offering unbelievable views.
Call 970.627.8008, or 800.551.8580 to make your tee time.

Stay three nights and receive a free round of golf. Please ask for details.

BIKE SEASON is HERE

2010 Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series Schedule