Frisco

Frisco is a quintessential Colorado mountain town perched between mountains and a lake at 9,097 feet in elevation and just 90 minutes from Denver International Airport.

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A family in colorful jackets sit in blue snow tubes at Frisco Adventure Park. In the distance massive mountains are covered in trails of snow. — Tubing at Frisco Adventure Park

A child in lime green rides a mountain bike at Frisco Bike Park on a summer's day. The path is dirt and the trees are green reaching into a white-cloud covered sky. — Fun at Frisco Bike Park

On a winter's day, a round clock on a light pole says "Frisco." In the background downtown Frisco is lit up by twinkle lights. There's snow covering everything and the sky is grey. — Frisco's wintry downtown

A woman in yellow walks her bike on a spring's day in Frisco. In the foreground flowers are blooming. In the background a historic church sits beneath a mountain covered in evergreen trees. — Frisco in full bloom

A wide street in downtown Frisco at twilight on a winter's day. The streets are lit with yellow street lamps and in the distance twinkle lights stretch across the road. In the distance snow-covered mountains reach for a blue sky with light grey clouds. — Wintertime twilight in Frisco

Two hikers, one wearing a blue jacket with a red backpack and one wearing a pink jacket with a grey backpack, walk up a green-grass hill looking out at Dillon Reservoir with mountain peaks in the distance and a blue sky up top. — Hiking near Dillon Reservoir

The golden sun is setting behind mountains in the distance of a glassy Frisco Bay Marina at dusk. In the middle there's a dock leading out into the water with boats parked on all sides. — Frisco Bay Marina at dusk

Three people stand on stand-up paddleboards on Dillon Reservoir. In the distance evergreen trees are basked in yellow light and hazy mountain peaks meet a blue sky that's covered in white-grey clouds. — Stand-up paddleboarding on Dillon Reservoir

Downtown Frisco buildings are shown between golden-leafed trees on a fall day. In the distance evergreen trees lead to snow-capped mountains and a grey sky. — Frisco's autumn hues

Two-story buildings with a couple green-leafed trees sit with mountains in the distance and a blue sky overhead. Two people walk across the street and there are cars parked parallel. — Summer in downtown Frisco

Two people stand-up paddleboard at sunset on Dillon Reservoir at golden hour one is wearing a red jacket. In the distance trees sit on the shoreline with mountains in the hazy background. — SUP on Dillon Reservoir

Two people mountain bike on a green-grass path with purple wildflowers under a stormy sky with a mountain peak in the distance. On the right three evergreen trees border the single track. — Biking among blooms in Frisco

The town’s establishment was inspired by gold and silver mining in the 1870s, and today’s residents and visitors still find inspiration in the area’s resources and the hundreds of acres of public land that surround Frisco.

What to Do

Frisco is uniquely situated within 30 minutes of six world-class ski resorts, including Copper Mountain (seven minutes), Breckenridge Ski Resort (15 minutes) and Vail Mountain (30 minutes). Throw in an appealing Main Street replete with locally owned shops and restaurants, and you have a unique “resortless resort town,” which has the good fortune of sitting in the midst of incredible recreational opportunities while still retaining its small-town charm. In other words, it’s the ideal spot to set up base camp, whether for a winter vacation on the snow or a summer adventure on the trails and water.

During the winter, just minutes from Main Street, the Frisco Adventure Park offers a lift-assisted tubing hill, beginner ski/ride hill, Nordic center with cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides. After the snow melts at the Adventure Park, chuck wagon rides and a free skate park, bike park and disc-golf course emerge for the summer.

The Frisco Bay Marina, at the eastern end of Frisco’s Main Street, offers all of the components for a quintessential “summer lake life,” from pontoon boat and stand-up paddleboard rentals to fishing and sailing. The opportunities for summer activities like hiking and mountain biking are boundless, as Frisco is surrounded by public lands with easy access to trailheads from all corners of town. Frisco is also the area’s hub for 55 miles of paved recreation paths, which are ideal for road biking, running, walking and even longboarding.

Frisco Events

Frisco hosts more than 75 events every year, including Frisco’s Fabulous 4th of July celebration, complete with a parade, live music and a fishing derby. Concerts in the Park, held on Thursday evenings in the summer at the Frisco Historic Park, inspire dancing and picnics.

And of course, Frisco embraces its passion for outdoor recreation by planning events like the Frisco Triathlon (complete with a stand-up paddleboard leg), the Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Series, the Turkey Day 5k and the Frisco Freeze winter-bike race.

Frisco throws out the welcome mat in early December, when more than 65 businesses serve up free samples of their own special brew of hot spiced cider during Wassail Days to usher in winter and the holidays. And Frisco doesn’t forget about its canine citizens and visitors, no matter the time of year. Dogs are welcome at almost every Frisco event, and a few events are even planned around the town’s beloved furry friends, like the Frisco Mardi Gras 4Paws dog parade and the L.A.P.S. K94K Run + Walk in summer.

Where to Stay

Frisco boasts a range of wallet-friendly lodging from traditional hotel rooms to houses that can host the entire family. Also, camping is available in the summer just a stone’s throw from Frisco Main Street, either in developed sites near Dillon Reservoir or in dispersed camping areas near some of Frisco’s most popular trailheads. Wherever you rest your tired head after a day of adventure, you’ll find a walkable town with loads of charm and big-town amenities in a small-town package.

Photo credits: "Frisco in full bloom," Mike Murphy; "Wintertime twilight in Frisco," "Frisco's wintry downtown" and "Fun at Frisco Bike Park," by Joe Kusumoto; rest of photos, Todd Powell.

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