Ivy's Guidebook
Local hikes
Enjoy a variety of hikes ranging from low key to climbing some of the highest peaks in the area.
Only 11mins from our cabin, this 13,100 mountain is a great summit to collect with incredible views and wildflower fields. Climb to the top or just take a relaxed stroll. Great trail for dogs.
Pennsylvania Mountain
Only 11mins from our cabin, this 13,100 mountain is a great summit to collect with incredible views and wildflower fields. Climb to the top or just take a relaxed stroll. Great trail for dogs.
One of the easier 14nrs in Colorado, Mount Sherman is a high mountain summit in the Mosquito Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 14,043-foot fourteener is located 6.8 miles east by south of the City of Leadville, Colorado and can be accessed through 4mile creek in Fairplay Colorado.
Mount Sherman is one of the most nondescript of the fourteeners, and one of the easiest to climb; it is recommended as a beginner fourteener. It is also the only fourteener that has had a successful aircraft landing on its summit.
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Mount Sherman
One of the easier 14nrs in Colorado, Mount Sherman is a high mountain summit in the Mosquito Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 14,043-foot fourteener is located 6.8 miles east by south of the City of Leadville, Colorado and can be accessed through 4mile creek in Fairplay Colorado.
Mount Sherman is one of the most nondescript of the fourteeners, and one of the easiest to climb; it is recommended as a beginner fourteener. It is also the only fourteener that has had a successful aircraft landing on its summit.
Lovely little hike and includes a bristlecone pine forest that is over 1000 years old. Incredible sight to behold.
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Limber Grove Trail
984-3898 4 Mile Creek RdLovely little hike and includes a bristlecone pine forest that is over 1000 years old. Incredible sight to behold.
Unbeatable views and a moderate hike at one of the highest passes in Colorado. Just 30 mins drive from our cabin! You can hike here and then hit the town of Breckenridge for even more fun!
Hoosier Pass, Colorado 80440, USA
Unbeatable views and a moderate hike at one of the highest passes in Colorado. Just 30 mins drive from our cabin! You can hike here and then hit the town of Breckenridge for even more fun!
Food scene
Enjoy some food, fun, libations and find cool places to chill with the locals.
Delicious upscale food with a southwestern sensibility and a lovely wine selection. Highly recommend for a night out on the town.
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Salado
456 Front StDelicious upscale food with a southwestern sensibility and a lovely wine selection. Highly recommend for a night out on the town.
Awesome food- quirky mountain vibes. Good cold beer. *sometimes has live music
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South Park Saloon
24 N Main StAwesome food- quirky mountain vibes. Good cold beer. *sometimes has live music
Delicious home cooked Italian food and beautiful wines. Fun upbeat, friendly place
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Millonzi's Restaurant
501 Front StDelicious home cooked Italian food and beautiful wines. Fun upbeat, friendly place
Hands down, best food in Alma and in Fairplay! Ridiculously good sandwiches and fries. Quality ingredients and great service. 10/10
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Otto's Food Cart
45 S Main StHands down, best food in Alma and in Fairplay! Ridiculously good sandwiches and fries. Quality ingredients and great service. 10/10
Snitching Lady Distillery
500 Front StWhiskeys made locally. Fun place! Stop in for a tasting.
The Java Moose
730 Main StDelicious coffee and deli. Fun, friendly, local hangout.
Fun local hangout. Dive bar vibes with good food, cheese curds chili, burgers-sports tv, horseshoe games, live music, outdoor patio with a view of the beach. All the fun!
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McCall's Park Bar
511 Front StFun local hangout. Dive bar vibes with good food, cheese curds chili, burgers-sports tv, horseshoe games, live music, outdoor patio with a view of the beach. All the fun!
Local stores
Where you can find anything you might need or want while visiting!
Literally our favorite store in the area. Scanga meats, great selection of yummy foods and surprisingly finds of all types. Carhart, Sorel, and more!
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Almart General Store
11 S Main StLiterally our favorite store in the area. Scanga meats, great selection of yummy foods and surprisingly finds of all types. Carhart, Sorel, and more!
Great store with a surprisingly nice selection. You'll find everything you need
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Prather's Market
301 US Hwy 285Great store with a surprisingly nice selection. You'll find everything you need
Colorado Mountain Hat Co
Beautiful custom hats handmade in the old way. Incredible craftsmanship.
The Dispensary — Breckenridge
Local cannabis distributor.
Green Dragon
1795 Airport RdLocal cannabis distributor.
Sightseeing
Colorado is stunning and this part of Colorado is my favorite. Tons of cool things to see and do!
Hoosier pass
Beautiful scenic views and nice moderate hike.
Mosquito Pass is located in the Mosquito Range, on the border between Lake and Park counties in Central Colorado. It lies on the divide between the Arkansas and South Platte Rivers, east of the Continental Divide.
Mosquito Pass road is one of the highest mountain roads in the state, and it is in poor condition. It can be reached from Colorado Highway 9, north of Fairplay over to the town of Leadville. Passable only in the summer and dry months.
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Mosquito Pass
Mosquito Pass is located in the Mosquito Range, on the border between Lake and Park counties in Central Colorado. It lies on the divide between the Arkansas and South Platte Rivers, east of the Continental Divide.
Mosquito Pass road is one of the highest mountain roads in the state, and it is in poor condition. It can be reached from Colorado Highway 9, north of Fairplay over to the town of Leadville. Passable only in the summer and dry months.
Meet Isak, Breckinridge’s resident giant troll. He is a replica of a troll in Copenhagen. Super fun for children and grown ups too.
Troll Rd, Colorado 80424, USA
Meet Isak, Breckinridge’s resident giant troll. He is a replica of a troll in Copenhagen. Super fun for children and grown ups too.
BreckConnect Gondola
170 Watson AvenueA fun way to find yourself on top of a beautiful mountain!
Super cool historic “city” with century + old buildings that have been arranged to create an authentic old west experience complete with stores, houses, train cars and more. Fun for all ages!!
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South Park City safn
100 4th StSuper cool historic “city” with century + old buildings that have been arranged to create an authentic old west experience complete with stores, houses, train cars and more. Fun for all ages!!
Fishing
Loads of fishing opportunities along the Sacramento creek and little Sacramento creeks. Fly fishing and more!
Sacramento Creek
Fairplay Beach
Fantastic fishing! Beautiful picnic and recreation area
Hotsprings Resort
Located in Buena Vista Colorado, this natural hot spring (non sulfur) is a bit smaller, and more rustic than Mount Princeton, and is located in the town of Buena Vista. Have a soak and then grab a bite at one the amazing local breweries or restaurants.
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Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306Located in Buena Vista Colorado, this natural hot spring (non sulfur) is a bit smaller, and more rustic than Mount Princeton, and is located in the town of Buena Vista. Have a soak and then grab a bite at one the amazing local breweries or restaurants.
Beautiful local natural hot springs resort located just 45 min south of Fairplay.
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Beautiful local natural hot springs resort located just 45 min south of Fairplay.
Snow Sports
Breckenridge Skíðasvæði
1599 Ski Hill RdMonarch fjall
23715 US-50
Nordic Center station