Area Attractions

Outdoors

Hiking trails – for beginners through advanced. Keep an eye out for beaver activity along the aptly-named Beaver Creek and 4-mile Creek.

Ski Resorts
Let’s face it, winter in Colorado is for snow sports! Non-skiers don’t need to miss out, either. Check for availability of snow tubing, outdoor ice skating, snow mazes, and other winter activities! All resorts offer summer activities as well.
Breckenridge Ski Resort (35 min)
Keystone Ski Resort (50 min)
Copper Mountain (50 min)

Fishing
During summer months, the Retreat’s neighborhood offers a fishing pond stocked with trout, just 1.5 miles away! No license required!

Other popular year-round fishing spots are the Fairplay Beach, Antero Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, 11-mile Reservoir, Tarryall Reservoir, and the South Platte. There are several outfitters in the area offering guided trips for fly or ice fishing, such as South Park Outfitters.

And More!

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails
ATV Rental
– South Park ATV Tours
– Rocky Mountain Outdoor Rentals
– Browns Canyon Rafting
– American Adventure Expeditions
Horseback Riding
– Platte Ranch Riding Stables
– Red Valley Rebels Outfitting Company
– South Park ATV Tours
– Browns Canyon Rafting
– American Adventure Expeditions
Rafting
– Monumental Expeditions
– Browns Canyon Rafting
– American Adventure Expeditions
Hot Springs
– Cottonwood Hot Springs
– Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
Wildlife
National Forests
Astronomy: Dark skies make the brightest stars
Mining and Old West History

Local Fairplay
Small-town charm

Printable map of Fairplay

Front St
A quick 4.5 mile drive from the Retreat, Front Street offers a walkable way to experience dining, shopping, and history. A small sampling of our favorites:
South Park City – An entire town of original and restored buildings from the 1800’s. Countless family-friendly areas to explore!
Platte River Saloon – Sports Bar, Billiards and Arcade Games
Silver Scoop Creamery – Ice Cream/Coffee Shop
The Snitching Lady – Distillery and Cocktails, check the live music schedule
Eagle Rock Ranch Mercantile – Meat and Gifts
Mountain Essentials – Soap, Candles, Local Art
Coyote Creek Studio Arts – Local Art

Breweries
Highside Brewing – Brewery, BBQ, Billiards, and Pin-ball

Breckenridge
Tourist Mecca

The tourist hub of the area offers every amenity you could ask for, just a 35 minute drive away!