How to Visit Summit County Colorado on a Budget
While Summit County, Co., is famous as a ski area, it is actually a year -'round destination. The region is composed of six unique towns: Copper, Breckenridge, Keystone, Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne. Staying at one of the resorts is expensive. However, bargains can be found in Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne. Summit County is also served by a free bus system. That in itself can sace you a good deal of money.
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How To Visit Summit County, Co., on a Budget.
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If you are going to Summt County to ski, plan for either an early-season or late-season vacation. In Summit County, the slopes open as early as late October and close as late as June. If you are in the area for a ski vacation, you can usually get decent snow in early November and mid-April. Lodging and lift tickets are usually cheaper.
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Plan for a midweek visit. There are many lift, lodging and lesson packages that are only available midweek.
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If you are going to Copper Mountain, go to www.CopperColorado.com and purchase a four pass.
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If you are traveling with a big group or your family, a vacation rental might be cheaper than a hotel. It is even cheaper if you rent directly from the owner. Go to www.vrbo.com to see what is available. If you would prefer to stay at a hotel, consider staying in the Town of Frisco, Dillon or Silverthorne.
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Summit County has a free bus system.Go to www.SummitStage.com to download the bus schedule.
Summit County Budget Summer Vacations
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Check the Summit Daily (www.summitdaily) for free concerts and plays These include free concerts at the Lake Dillon Marina.
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Visit the Barney Ford Museum in Breckenridge. Admission is free. In mid-June, Breckenridge celebrates Kingdom Days, which feature free walking tours and other types of entertainment.
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Check out the consignment shops on Main Street in Frisco. They include Funky Trunk and Rags to Riches. You can get some fantastic deals. If you are looking for gear, many of the ski shops will sell their demo models at a reasonable price.
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Tips & Warnings
If you prefer to go completely car-free, visit www.ridecme.com for information about shuttle service from the airport.
Most lift tickets are cheaper if you buy them online.
You can get discount lift tickets at Safeway and City Market.
If you are on a tight budget, avoid the big, on-mountain resort hotels.
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