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