Summit County offers numerous recreational activities. During the winter, you can downhill ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowshoe on marked trails, ice skate indoors or out, go sledding, go tubing, take a sleigh ride. Winter festivals include the Lighting of the Breckenridge, Ullrfest, the International Snow Carving Championships, Mardi Gras, and the April Fools Day Spring Massive.
Summer activities include hiking and biking on a large network of trails. You can bike to Vail and back! There are numerous bike rental stores in town. The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is nearby, and there are other courses in Summit County to enjoy. In nearby Dillon, you can boat, sail, camp, canoe, and fish. The recreation center offers pools, basketball courts, indoor climbing, tennis courts, and fitness programs. Summer and fall festivals include Main Street performances all summer, Fourth of July, Genuine Jazz on July, Labor Day Weekend, and Oktoberfest. The surrounding communities also have great festivals.
If you want to shop and dine, you'll love Summit County! You can enjoy dining in the many wonderful restaurants in Breckenridge. Most post their menu's out front, so you can take a look while you're walking and shopping on Main St. Frisco also has many wonderful shops, and don't forget about the Silverthorne Outlets. Frisco has a Walmart, perfect for the last minute supplies you may need, and a City Market grocery is just a block down the street. Several spas in town offer massage, facials, etc.