| Just a short drive west of Denver's metropolitan | | | | nearby Vasquez Creek. Enjoying rare economic |
| area, vacationers and winter sports enthusiasts alike | | | | prosperity during the ominous Great Depression, the |
| commonly find themselves taking in the breathtaking | | | | Winter Park Ski Resort opened its doors to patrons |
| sights and scenery of Winter Park, Colorado. This | | | | in 1939. Thousands flocked to Winter Park over the |
| hidden Rocky Mountain gem plays host to thousands | | | | years simply to hit the slopes on the resort's three |
| of visitors every year in search of a getaway from | | | | interconnected peaks – Winter Park, Mary Jane |
| the city or fun for the entire family – or some | | | | and Vasquez Ridge. Despite the tourist buzz and |
| enjoy surrounding themselves in sheer natural beauty. | | | | years of success, it wasn't until August 1, 1978 that |
| Winter Park has so much to offer, including charming | | | | Winter Park, Colorado was officially founded. |
| boutiques to shop in, exquisite dining or exciting | | | | With all there is to offer, Winter Park lodging enjoys |
| festivals in the town center. No matter what you're | | | | constant activity year round. During the winter |
| after, surely it can be found in Winter Park. | | | | months, Winter Park hotels are hubs for winter sport |
| Nestled in the awe-inspiring peaks of the Rocky | | | | activity and excitement. But not just a ski town, |
| Mountains just 90 minutes west of Denver's city | | | | Winter Park also boasts lots of warm weather |
| limits, Winter Park is home to some of the most | | | | activity including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and |
| desired ski slopes in the continental United States. | | | | sight seeing. The town center also provides patrons |
| Commonly known as "Colorado's Highest," Winter | | | | with numerous shopping and dining opportunities. |
| Park holds the highest elevation of any incorporated | | | | No matter what you're looking for, Winter Park is |
| town in the United States at 12,060 feet above sea | | | | arguably one of the most accommodating vacation |
| level. Early on, initial settlements first sprung up during | | | | towns found throughout the Rocky Mountains. |
| the construction of the Moffat Tunnel when a local | | | | Winter Park lodging is warm and cozy and offers a |
| merchant named "Doc" Graves built 26 tourist cabins, | | | | wide array of vacationing choices. Anyone of the |
| a café and service station. Recognized for the | | | | Winter Park hotels is sure to fit your needs. So |
| site's beauty and sheer potential as a getaway | | | | whether it's summer fun or winter sports activity, |
| location, Graves powered the small mountain village | | | | you're sure to get your fill in Winter Park. |
| by means of a water wheel he installed at the | | | | |