Winter Park, Colorado, is home to a wonderful mountain community with a thriving population of people who enjoy a primarily outdoor lifestyle. Regardless of the season, you can be sure that in purchasing a Lakota home you’ll find a breadth of activities suited to that lifestyle. From prime fishing in the summer to skiing at North America’s premier resort in the winter, Winter Park has everything you could possibly want out of a mountain town and more.
Winter Activities
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Tubing and Sledding
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Dog Sled & Cart Rides
- Ice Skating
- Sleigh Rides
- Snowshoeing
- Fat & Ski Biking
- Backcountry Adventures
These wintertime activities are a major draw for many who are looking to live in Lakota, and why shouldn’t they be! Whether you’re a novice skier, a professional snowboarder, or someone who would like to enjoy a scenic sleigh ride around town, these are among the many options that are available to anyone looking to purchase a home in Winter Park.
Summer Activities
- Hiking & Climbing
- Camping & RVing
- Ziplining
- Fishing
- Biking
- Rafting
- Horseback & Hayrides
- Golf
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Summer Tubing
- Alpine Slide & Resort Activities
- Boating
- Rodeo
This list of summertime activities goes to show that Lakota is the perfect place to buy a home for more than just the individuals who prefer playing in the snow. From golfing at one of our premier courses like the Golf Granby Ranch to spiking your adrenaline on our ziplines which can get you moving at up to 40 miles per hour, to say there is plenty to do in the summertime here in Winter Park would be an understatement.
Year-Round Activities
- Grand Adventure Balloon Tours
- Fitness Center/Classes
- Spa and Wellness
- Art Galleries
- Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Paintball at Winter Park Adventure Quest
There are plenty of things to get up to in Winter Park from January to December, and whether you enjoy perusing art galleries, singing up for a fitness class to keep you in shape for the action sports in the winter, or simply having a day to yourself to shop or relax at a spa, Lakota is the place to be.
Live Entertainment
- Grand County Blues Society
- Grand County Concert Series
- Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
- Grand County Characters
- Local Artists
- Nationally Touring Acts
If you’re the type to enjoy a good blues show or a theatre and musical lover who can’t go without seeing local productions of both original and classic plays look no further than Winter Park to have all of your live performance needs met.
Rocky Mountain National Park
- More Than 400 Square Miles of Pristine Natural Wonders
- 450 Miles of Streams
- 72 Mountain Peaks
- Mountain Landscapes
This beautiful national park is truly the place to satisfy your need to get back to where it all started and immerse yourself in natural beauty. The east and west sides of the park are separated by the continental divide, with the lusher landscapes being found on the west side of the park. Over 350 miles of trails worth exploring means that you could abscond into the wilderness for any length of time you see fit. It’s not only the perfect place to bond with a loved one but a great space to let your dog stretch its legs. The more popular hikes include the 0.3 mile Adam’s Falls hike which will lead you to stunning waterfalls and can be taken at your leisure as well as the Big Meadows Trail, which will have you wandering through wildflowers and grasslands. With mountain peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and ranging from dense conifer forests to high alpine tundra, this is an incredible place to bring your family or to come alone to marvel at the many gorgeous sights to be seen.