Tours and Summit County Activities-Tours

Summit County Activities

Tours

You'll find a variety of tours available to visitors in Summit county. I'm listing a few that may interest you.

Summit Historical Society provides historical tours of Breckenridge and describes the history of the old mining town.

	White Water Rafting is found mainly in Salida and Buena Vista. I like Brown's Canyon, it's very scenic and an exciting float for the family.
	Snowmobiling is quite an experience if you have never been on a snowmobile. After getting suited up in a snowsuit, you can ride solo or with a friend onboard. Tours are usually in groups. Enjoy tours through the woods on small trails, or tours in wide-open areas with very scenic mountain views.
	Horseback Riding is a nice way to enjoy the outdoors at a slower pace without a lot of effort.
	Mining Tours and Gold Panning Have you ever wanted to know what the mining days were like? This tour takes you into a real mine and gives the kids a chance to pan for gold.
	Boating and fishing Lake Dillon offers plenty of boating opportunities and you can do a little fishing at the same time.
	Fly fishing This sport is getting bigger every year. I've talked to many people who learned fly fishing and become addicted to the sport. It's a great way to spend a day!
	Hot Air Ballooning This is a seasonal sport that depends totally on weather conditions. I've never done it, but people who have thoroughly enjoy it.
	Bird Watching and Hiking From song birds to humming birds to red tail hawks, there is a variety of wildlife in the mountains. The variety of terrain will let you explore the environments of deep forests, tundra, and along the rivers and lakes.
	Jeep Rentals Feel like 4 wheeling? There are lots of trails in the national forest to explore and enjoy.
	Boat Rentals The marinas offer a variety of rentals from kayaks to houseboats. The views from Lake Dillon are some of the best in the county.
	Mountain Bike tours and other Bike tours , Bike tours Biking in Summit county is huge, Summer races through the mountains to mountain biking on single-track trails. You'll find several companies that offer something for everyone.
	Rock Climbing and Hiking If you are strong, rock climbing is an exciting sport that tests your ability and agility. Hiking gives you a feel of our beautiful scenery and it's easy to get away from people quickly.

	Sailing Letting the wind carry you across the water is a wholesome experience. Take a sailing lesson and experience the serenity and beautiful mountain views.
	Dog Sledding If you like dogs, speed, and barking, this is a unique experience not to be missed. Fun for all ages.
	Sleigh Rides and more Sleigh Rides Dinner and evening rides under the starry skies and full moon are romantic and memorable.
	Copper Mountain Tubing and Keystone Mountain Tubing If you are worn out from skiing or riding but still want to be outside, tubing is a blast! It takes no energy and really gets your adrenalin flowing!
	Keystone Snowcat Tours Want to see mountain terrain that no one else gets a chance to see? Cat tours take you beyond and above the hilltops.
	Snowshoe tours and more Snowshoe tours This is a great way to exercise and burns calories like crazy. How do you do it? Put them on and just start walking. You will be amazed at the workout.
	Snow Kiting is a relatively new sport where you put on skis or a snowboard and attach yourself to a kite and the wind lets you fly! It is a very exciting sport.
	Ice Climbing This is an endurance sport that requires skill and coordination. With all the fun activities to do here, find out how to own an investment property here for family gatherings.