Learn More about Frisco

Nestled at the base of Mount Royal at 9,097 feet above sea level, high in the Rocky Mountains, the town of Frisco is often referred to as the “Main Street to the Rockies.” A thriving family and tourist community, Frisco’s Main Street is lined with charming boutiques and restaurants, all within a one-mile walking distance. With easy access just off I-70 and a little over an hour’s drive from Denver, Frisco is widely considered Summit County’s base camp. Access to world-class skiing is unparalleled, with Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Vail ski resorts all within a 30 minute drive.

History

Founded in 1873 as a mining settlement, as part of the rush to develop the West, Frisco started out as a quaint little mining town. The mining boom only lasted until 1918 when the Depression hit hard, and Frisco’s population dropped to only 18 people, but Frisco was one of the few old mining towns to take the licking and keep on ticking. By 1946 the population had slowly increased to 50, and today, Frisco has blossomed to a current population of just under 2,800 full-time residents. The free Historic Park and Museum aim to promote and preserve the Town of Frisco’s heritage for future generations by providing a unique and quality educational museum experience to the community through connecting the past, present, and future.

Frisco Today

Frisco remained a sleepy mining town until the Colorado ski industry developed mid-century—with it came upwards of 12 million visitors per year, bringing a new boom era to mountain communities. Today, Frisco is centrally located to five world-class ski areas, and situated on the shores of beautiful Dillon Reservoir. The modern town boasts an ever-expanding variety of boutiques, restaurants, and breweries all within a one-mile walking distance, and Frisco plays host to yearlong cultural events and festivals. Literally hundreds of new residential units have been constructed in the last few years, and property values have skyrocketed by nearly 100% since 1990.

Winter

If you prefer the active lifestyle, now the town’s biggest draw, Breckenridge Ski Resort was founded in 1961 by the Wichita, Kansas Lumber Company, and a new boom era began. Boasting 2,908 acres and over 300 yearly inches of “white gold” for all levels of skiers and boarders, including 25 acres of heart-thumping terrain parks and 1,061 acres of wide-open bowls, Breckenridge is one of the most visited resorts in North America. The mountain resort consists of five peaks nestled among a host of Colorado’s famous “fourteeners” – aptly named Peaks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 – including the country’s highest chairlift, The Imperial Express, coming in at 12,987 feet above sea level. Feeling hungry? You don’t necessarily have to grab a bite to eat on the hill as the gondola will take you from Peak 8 to Peak 7 to town in a matter of minutes, making it simple to enjoy a hot lunch in town or do a little shopping before hitting the slopes again in the afternoon.

If skiing and snowboarding aren’t the things for you, other winter activities in Breckenridge include:

• Cross country/Nordic skiing
• Ski biking
• Snowshoeing
• Ice skating
• Sleigh ride dinners
• Snowmobiling
• Dog sledding

Summer

Lake Dillon and the Frisco Marina provide lots of fun on the water like paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and boating. The full-service Frisco Bay Marina hosts a variety of warm weather sports on its 3,300 acres, including sailing, power-boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Its picturesque location is also the perfect spot to enjoy lunch or an evening cocktail by Lake Dillon’s sparkling blue waters.

The Frisco Adventure Park offers summertime activities as well. Stretch your legs in the bike or skate park, take a break from your day of activity at the 4,000 square foot Frisco Day Lodge, test your skills on the free 18-hole Peak One Disc/Golf Course, spend the night under the Colorado sky at the Peak One Campground located at the Peninsula Recreation Area, or just enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride along the 25 miles of shoreline around Lake Dillon.

In typical Summit County fashion, Frisco also plays host to a number of annual summer events. The free Outdoor Concert in the Park series at the Historic Park on Main Street every Thursday during the summer features some of the hottest up-and-coming musical talents to get you moving to the beat in the mountains. Add the Frisco BBQ Challenge, the Frisco Duathlon, a large-scale Independence Day celebration and the Salomon Run the Rockies, and there is no shortage of things to do.