RT Frisco

Small alpine town offering year-round outdoor recreation, a historic downtown, and easy access to nearby mountains, trails, and a large reservoir.

General Information

Hours:

Open year-round; businesses and attractions have individual hours
Parks generally open 6:00am – 10:00pm

Fees:

Free to visit town and downtown areas
Activity costs vary (marina rentals, skiing, events, etc.)

Pet Policy:

Dogs are allowed on leash in parks, trails, and many outdoor areas

Closest cities with hotels:

Silverthorne (4 mi)
Breckenridge (10 mi)
Dillon (2 mi)

Seasons:

All year (winter for snow sports; summer for hiking, biking, and lake activities)

Location:

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Website:

townoffrisco.com

How to Get There

From Denver (72 mi): Take I-70 west from Denver through the mountains, exit at Frisco (Exit 201 or 203), and follow signs into downtown and Main Street.

Overview

Frisco is a community located in Colorado and is a popular town among skiers from around the world. Four major ski resorts are located in close proximity to Frisco: Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin.

Founded in 1873, Frisco was built because of the Colorado Silver Boom, which began in 1879. Frisco was incorporated in 1880. The town is named after the popular Frisco Lines Railroad in hopes of it bringing the rail line to the town.

Frisco is located along the coast Lake Dillon, a reservoir constructed between 1961 and 1963 that now covers the original town of Dillon. Across the water to the east are the new town of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Keystone. To the southeast is Breckenridge.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Frisco, Colorado", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0