Top 5 Activities Near Winter Park
Summer is not over yet and there are still plenty of cool activities out there. If you visit Winter Park , don’t miss out on the chance to accelerate yourself with rafting, stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking on the Colorado river, hot air ballooning above the horizon or watching the stars and making s’mores around a campfire.
Rafting is not only for adrenaline junkies; about one hour northwest from Winter Park, you and your family can have a taste of a beginner rafting trip on the Colorado River. This is a perfect trip for a family, especially those with kids as young as 2 years old who weigh at least 30 lbs. The tour allows you to soak in the majestic mountain landscape, hitting class I and II rapids and cliff jumping! Keep your eyes out for wildlife who love to sneak up to say hi. The Colorado River also has something for experienced rafters. Arkansas Valley Adventures can take you on a wild ride on a class V rafting trip! The Gore is the crown jewel of whitewater rafting in Colorado. The trip is only available a few weeks each year between mid August and early September. It’s the only trip that requires a swim test through class III rapids and proof of capability to self rescue. If you can conquer these physical tests prior the trip, AVA can guarantee the Gore is one of the best and the most stimulating trips of a lifetime! If you are looking for something in between the two options above while vacationing in Winter Park, try our inflatable kayaks, aka duckies, or stand-up paddleboards. This personal carrier will let you thrillingly flow along the Colorado River on your own, testing your paddling skill and your physical level while enjoying the beauty of the valley.
Next, let’s take your adventure to the next level, literally! Let take it up high in the air with a Hot Air Balloon ride. Grand Adventure Balloon Tours invites you to “Get Carried Away” for about 1.5 hours in the early morning hours, when breezes are gentle and the atmosphere is most stable. The flight takes off in Fraser, about 15 minutes from Winter Park, in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Winter Park has something for golfers as well. As a matter of fact, Grand Elk Ranch and Club is one the most prestigious golf courses around. It only takes 20 minutes from Winter Park to get to the beautiful, rolling greens in Granby, CO. It originally opened as an exclusive 4-season private club, but now Grand Elk Golf Club offers seasonal golf memberships plus it’s open for daily fee play any day of the week.
Colorado is such a big playground for visitors and locals at all ages. Whether you are looking for something mild, something pretty or something exciting, Winter Park can cater to it all. While there, do not forget to check out any of these activities and create one of the most memorable trips for you and your family.
For more information, please go to AVA Colorado Rafting , Grand Adventure Balloon, Grand Elk Ranch & Golf Club.