Frisco, Colorado

Frisco Colorado is just an hour and a half from Denver.  It is a quaint town with great restaurants.
 5th Ave Grill... http://www.5thavegrille.com/  > ask for their pineapple/Serrano pepper/ tequila shot on ice- and all their food is terrific! Appetizers are $6-$10 and meals are $15-$20.

Though the Butterhorn bakery is the most popular for breakfast in Frisco  http://butterhornbakery.com/  
 This time we ate at  Bread and Salt http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33433-d6767675-Reviews-Bread_and_Salt-Frisco_Colorado.html


 Breakfast in Frisco will run you about 12.00 dollars- but you are given so much food at both places you will not be hungry for hours. At Bread and Salt I had the sesame bagel breakfast sandwich which was an over-hard egg, awesome bacon, ham, cream cheese, avocado, jalapenos (I got them on the side). It was so filling and so delicious.  The coffee and the service was great as well.

 

We stayed at the Hotel Frisco http://www.hotels.com/ho421500/hotel-frisco-frisco-united-states/?PSRC=G21&dateless=true&hotelid=421500&rffrid=sem.hcom.US.bing.003.00.02..kwrd%3DZzZz.yG51CC8O.0.5376453476.10208b518766

It is about the least expensive place to stay.  We stayed in room 101. I wouldn't stay in this room again. Big walk-in closet, but small room with small window. No a/c (but a good fan) but it got stuffy at night.  I would want a second floor room next time to get more ventilation. But it is excellently located so I can't complain.

 

Frisco has a marina.  They rent sailboats, motorboats, party barges, kayaks, canoes, skulls stand-up paddle boards (SUP)- even offer S.U.P.yoga twice a week. And they offer lessons or guided trips for all the above as well.

 

Frisco has a great history museum and old time cabin set up.  The museum gives you an overview of the area at the gold rush time and the cabins have recordings about the historical significance of the area.  It is all well done and there is a picnic area for a nice lunch on Main Street.

Here I am hamming it up inside the Frisco Historical museum!

The next great thing about Frisco is Rebel bike rentals. http://www.rebelsportsrentals.com/bicycle-rentals/ for $42.00 (for 24-hours) this outfitter will give you  a ride to the top of Vail Pass and give you a great bike to ride downhill on a paved path all the way back to Frisco.(14 miles- EASY)

They also tell you cool places to stop, get off your bike and hike or picnic. Like this rock garden created by a couple to celebrate their marriage.  They come every year and add to it (42 years of marriage) Everyone is encouraged to build a rock creation for everyone to enjoy!

We even stopped at Copper Mountain, parked our bikes (ask for a lock- I would have felt better- but we left them unlocked and it was fine) and took the chairlift to the top. If you spend $10 in the village your lift ticket is free- we got some snacks and socks and got 2 tickets to the top.  There is a cute hike about 1 mile at the top to stretch your legs.

BUT the best part is you can make a reservation online at Rebel Sport, but if it rains or you can't make it just call them and no penalty! They are the best company.

 

Just a short distance from Frisco are two great hikes. I would rate both as moderate (meaning- I had to stop and catch my breath frequently) Both are about 3-5 miles.

The first is Shrine Ridge. http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGR207-042

 

 They were holding a wedding neat the Shrine at the ridge of the mountain!^^^

The second hike was Black Powder. http://www.summitcountyexplorer.com/HIKES/Black%20Powder%20Trail%20-%20Hiking%20Trail.htm

 

We also loved going to The South Park history Museum in/near Fairplay.  The $10.00 admission seemed steep, but it was very well done.  Each cabin/house/business was re-done and had all the "things" that people of the time used.  My husband loved all the old air compressors and drill presses.

                                         ^Glad air compressors are smaller now

Ye old Pharmacy!

There were about 30 homes/cabins/ businesses restored!

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