Getting to Know Keystone Colorado

The small resort town of Keystone Colorado is aboutby, however, are plentiful restaurants and shops along
85 miles West of Denver Colorado. It takes about 1.5US Hwy 6, so you still will be within just a few minutes
hours to drive to Keystone From the Denverwalking distance to fine dining, and fun pubs in the
International Airport. For someone who has never beenevening.
to Keystone, it can be a confusing and tedious task ofKeystone Lakeside Village - Keystone's Lakeside
planning a vacation for the whole family to meetVillage is one of the most unique areas in any ski
everyone's needs. This guide is meant to be a primerresort area. While not home to any ski lifts as of yet,
on where to stay and what is available in the differentthe Lakeside Village still holds its own with the
areas of Keystone Resort Colorado. Keystone is notabundant activities available any time of year. The
just a single area, but a ski resort that takes up anLakeside village is home to the Keystone Conference
entire valley about 5 miles long. Situated within this longCenter, which hosts hundreds of different conferences
valley there are some defined neighborhoods withinthroughout the year and keeps the village bustling with
Keystone Colorado that each offer their own uniquepeople and fun. Keystone Lake, a 5 acre pond
characteristics. These characteristics are what willsurrounded by restaurants, shops and condominiums, is
ultimately make your vacation getaway to Keystonecentral to the whole area. During the winter months,
Colorado the best it can be.the entire lake is frozen and becomes North America's
River Run Village - River Run Village in Keystonelargest outdoor ice skating rink. Best of all, this lake is
Colorado is the heart of it all. The small and quaintmaintained by a Zamboni, which smoothes the ice to a
village area was built in the early to mid 1990's andshiny flat surface for easy skating. Winter activities
serves as the central gathering point for skiers,such as hockey, figure skating, and more are
shoppers and vacationers. The area is mostlyhappening all the time at the Keystone Lakeside
condominiums with a first floor of retail space, housingVillage. The summer months yield a beautiful blue Lake
fine restaurants, coffee shops, and outdoor clothingthat is the foreground to breathtaking views of the
stores. The best part of River Run Village is the activeRocky Mountains and the Continental Divide to the
atmosphere that keeps the village moving. Skiers loveEast of Keystone Colorado. Huge planted boxes of
River Run because you can walk to the ski slopes atColorado wildflowers litter the area and it is truly a
Keystone Resort within just a few minutes fromsight that comes right from the front of a postcard.
anywhere in the village. Along they way, they can stopEnjoy the summer days paddling a canoe, kayak, or
for a quick cup of coffee or tea to warm up for thepaddle boat around the lake, or taking a stroll along the
day. Shoppers love River Run Village because of thebike path that runs all the way through the valley.
plentiful opportunities to shop for ski gear, outdoorAccess to skiing is easy with a constant stream of
clothing, or gifts for family or friends. Families love Rivershuttles that run directly to the ski slopes. Not quite
Run because of the kid-friendliness of the entire village.walk-to-slopes, but you'll actually walk much less by
From play structures, to swimming pools, to mini golf,taking a shuttle.
there is plenty of different thing to keep kids activeKeystone Ranch - Further down the Keystone Valley
and happy for days. At night during the ski season,to the West is the Ranch. The Keystone Ranch is
River Run becomes alive with bands playing and barshome to 2 world-class golf courses. Within the golf
and restaurants to enjoy an Alpres' Ski singer andcourse is a community featuring high-end single family
gather with close friends to talk about the day on thehomes with million dollar views of the green golf
slopes. If you're looking for a vacation where you'll becourse in the foreground and snowcapped peaks in
close to everything, River Run Village is the place forthe background. As for the fun....it's up to nature back
you.here nestled between the Keystone Valley and Swan
Mountain House - The Mountain House base area isMountain. Plentiful hiking and biking trails are close by
not too far from River Run. In fact, it's a quick andalong with cross country ski trails and sledding during
easy half mile walk from River Run. However, thethe winter months. Fine dining at the Keystone Ranch
atmosphere is quite different. This original base area ofRestaurant is easily available. This is not a simple
Keystone Ski Resort is slightly older, built mostly in thepub...this is world class food for sure!
late 1970's and features larger condominiums withWhether you're planning your first trip to Keystone
amazing views, and walk-to-slopes convenience. TheColorado, or you have been to Keystone many times,
Mountain House base area is spacious and features athere is truly something for everyone in your group.
vast learning area and bunny hill for new skiers andBased on the activities for each neighborhood, choose
riders. However, during the night the Mountain Housewhat you want to do and the area will simply fit right
base area winds down and comes to a close at aninto your vacation plan. Take the time to get to
early hour. This area is for families perhaps with smallKeystone Colorado today....the trip is worth it and you'll
kids who need to have the area quiet by 8pm. Closehave memories and stories for years to come.