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