Breckenridge

Breckenridge is home to the county’s largest historic district. The Victorian architecture on Main Street is an elegant offset to the hand-hewn, log structures that dot the town’s side streets. Breckenridge boasts myriad choices of elegant restaurants, lively nightclubs and inviting cafes. Main Street shopping features pedestrian-friendly storefronts, which weave from the Arts District on Ridge Street through the side blocks off Main Street, to the meandering storefronts along the Riverwalk. The “Kingdom of Breckenridge” is a highlight of the high country. Visit www.townofbreckenridge.com

Frisco

Frisco has the distinction of being a vibrant, independent community and not being dominated by any individual resort. The county’s largest in-town residential areas are in Frisco, most of which are within walking distance of downtown. Main Street in Frisco is a clear representation of its past in the Historic Park, as well as its future with the Marina. A very livable town, Frisco offers the area’s largest Nordic center as well as quick access to Copper Mountain. Visit www.townoffrisco.com

Keystone

A resort community located in unincorporated Summit County, Keystone has evolved into a vibrant year-round resort. With the villages of River Run and Lakeside the resort offers everything from spas to ice skating, from high-octane mountain biking to serene paddle boating. With several of Colorado’s highest-rated restaurants, one of the largest conference centers in the Rockies and exceptional lodging, Keystone is one of the most complete mountain resorts in the state. Visit www.keystone.snow.com

Silverthorne

Silverthorne is Summit County’s gateway and fastest growing community. At a youthful 40-something, Silverthorne is maturing into a mountain town of its own design. With the treasured Blue River running through its core, Silverthorne utilizes this asset as a fisherman’s dream. With its proximity to the interstate, the Factory Stores have flourished into an industry of their own, and with the town’s linear contour to the valley floor, the Raven Golf Course at Three Peaks is a premier mountain golf experience. Visit www.silverthorne.org

Dillon

Dillon is most known for its nomadic (and aquatic) history. During its 100-year history, Dillon has relocated itself three times?buildings and all! Dillon was established as the trading hub of the county situating itself at the confluence of the Blue, Tenmile and Snake Rivers. After several years on the “wrong side of the river” the town fathers found that it would be better to move to the north side of the confluence to better serve the increased traffic from the train lines and pack trails. Its most recent move was necessitated by the construction of the reservoir. The town of Dillon now sits above and on the shores of the new hub of the county, which bears homage to its namesake: Dillon Reservoir. Visit www.townofdillon.com

Copper

In recent years a Renaissance has taken place at Copper. It has transformed itself from simply a skier’s mountain to a complete year-round resort where one finds all the comforts of home, whether ripping 2,601 ft. of vertical in February or stalking trout in gold medal waters in August. New shops and restaurants have rounded out the Village at Copper experience. Visit www.experiencecopper.com