Summit County Colorado

There are few counties more famous for beauty and fun as Summit County Colorado. Once you're here its clear: Summit County Colorado is home to four internationally known ski resorts, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, & Arapaho Basin. With beautiful lakes, Incredible Rivers and streams Summit County has become known as "Colorado's Play Ground" and represents the pinnacle of the nation's ski and hospitality industry.   It's no wonder it is one of the fastest growing in all of Colorado.

Summit County has pleasant average daily temperatures throughout the year. Because of the low humidity, even the most extreme temperatures do not seem nearly as cold. As the locals say "we come for the winters and stay for the summers". Elevations in Summit County range from about 8,000 feet around Green Mountain Reservoir to over 14,000 feet on several of the highest peaks. Vegetation includes sagebrush meadows at lower elevations, aspen and lodgepole pine at intermediate elevations, and Engelmann spruce sub-alpine fir forests above about 10,000 feet.

Summit County has a total of 9 city and county areas compromised of 5 main cities which include Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne, & Dillon.

Breckenridge Colorado

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. Breckenridge ski area is one of the most visited and top resorts in the nation. Shopping is abundant and the mountain offers more terrain than almost any in the nation.

Keystone Colorado

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, ice skating, paddle boating, mountain bike trails and exhilarating bike park. Keystone has 2 incredible golf courses Keystone Ranch and The River course. The River course is my personal favorite and has incredible views with the back drop of rushing water from the Snake River.  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. For a truly incredible dining experience get whisked away by the fully enclosed Gondola to the top of North peak for fine dining at the Alpenglow Stube one of Colorado's top restaurants. We love to have Sunday brunch there and the food is exquisite. Keystone is one of the best family resorts in Colorado, and is rapidly becoming a local family favorite area to live and play.

Frisco Colorado

Arguably the areas favorite city Frisco has the distinction of being a vibrant community not being dominated by any individual resort. Frisco is a beautiful town and one of the most popular due to its central location to all the resorts only 5 to 10 minutes away. Because it is virtually built out most new projects are tear down and replace. With the county's largest in-town residential area, 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. Frisco also boasts one of Summit counties 2 marinas on Lake Dillon. If you get a chance don't forget to take a boat or guided tour of the lake. For breakfast one of our favorite places to eat is the Butterhorn and the pastries are incredible. Frisco has to be what Colorado mountain living is all about.

Silverthorne Colorado

Silverthorne is Summit County's gateway and is the county's largest and fastest growing community. With the treasured Blue River running through its core, Silverthorne utilizes this asset as a fisherman's dream. Located at the interstate the Outlets at Silverthorne have been a welcome addition. With top fashions and affordable prices it has been a blessing to all of us with families. Silverthorne also boasts a world class recreation center with 3 pools, Water Slide, Gym, Word class fitness center, Basketball and Racket ball courts. Located just north of down town is the Raven Golf Course at Three Peaks. This is my favorite course in Colorado and the views and play can be breathtaking it never gets old. Silverthorne is the second most sought after city for Real Estate in Summit County due to its central location to the resorts its many amenities and nationally known retailers. It has become a favorite for locals and second home owners alike.

Dillon

Dillon has been relocated 3 times in its history. Named after the lake it surrounds. Dillon is a growing neighborhood of local and second home owners who come to sail, boat, and enjoy the lake. Adjacent to Keystone it has become a very popular place for winter vacationers and outdoor activities. Located in Dillon is one of 2 marinas on the lake, an active business community, and a lake side amphitheater. The amphitheater has concerts every Saturday evening in the summer and is a great way to get out and enjoy Summit County's beautiful Sunsets.  Dillon is also a favorite place for bikers and runners alike, with miles of paved paths around the lake that connect's all of Summit County.

Deanna and I call Summit County Colorado Home because we believe it is one of the best places to live in the Country. Summit County every year adds more and more activities, adults and kids alike find no shortage of exciting and entertaining things to do. Summit County is still seeing double digit appreciation for its properties, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. With rapidly decreasing land to develop and a life style many desire, we believe Summit County is well on its way to becoming the next Aspen or Vail of the rocky Mountains.

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Jason & Deanna Long are local Summit County Colorado Real Estate brokers, and focus on second and vacation home properties in and around the Breckenridge area.

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