Mario & Jeanine / Frisco's Guidebook
Shopping
(Outdoor Gear and Books)
Best and most convenient location
Best all around clothing store in Frisco. The shop is filled with durable men’s and women’s mountain wear from boutique-focused brands like FreePeople, PJ Salvage, Dylan and Threads For Thought, along with tried and true outdoor brands like Patagonia, Kuhl, Mountain Hardware and Rab.
16 locals recommend
Rivers Clothing Company
503 Main StBest all around clothing store in Frisco. The shop is filled with durable men’s and women’s mountain wear from boutique-focused brands like FreePeople, PJ Salvage, Dylan and Threads For Thought, along with tried and true outdoor brands like Patagonia, Kuhl, Mountain Hardware and Rab.
Best all around winter/summer gear in Summit County. You can also rent gear for winter and summer activities.
14 locals recommend
REI CO-OP
306 Dillon Ridge RdBest all around winter/summer gear in Summit County. You can also rent gear for winter and summer activities.
Great local store to rent bikes, skis and snowshoes. Limited selection of outdoor gear. Best bike mechanics in town.
11 locals recommend
Rebel Sports
220 Main StGreat local store to rent bikes, skis and snowshoes. Limited selection of outdoor gear. Best bike mechanics in town.
Great selection of ski/snow board equipment for rent. Large selection of bike rentals during summer months.
207 locals recommend
Christy Sports
213 N Main StGreat selection of ski/snow board equipment for rent. Large selection of bike rentals during summer months.
Wonderful bookstore with a cafe and bar. Check out their listing for life music and reading by authors
https://nextpagebooks.indielite.org
21 locals recommend
Next Page
409 Main StWonderful bookstore with a cafe and bar. Check out their listing for life music and reading by authors
https://nextpagebooks.indielite.org
Outlets at Silverthorne
246 V Rainbow DrFor visitors looking to do some serious shopping.
Grocery Stores / Liquor Stores
These are the most convenient grocery stores near your suite
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtBest selection of quality groceries in Frisco.
Small but with a great selection of veggies and fruits. Also a good place for dry good.
52 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
970 N 10 Mile DrSmall but with a great selection of veggies and fruits. Also a good place for dry good.
Convenient location and more affordable prices compared to our other two recommendations.
104 locals recommend
Safeway
1008 Summit BlvdConvenient location and more affordable prices compared to our other two recommendations.
Largest grocery store in Summit County. Right next to REI if you are looking to for a combo location.
327 locals recommend
City Market
1001 Thompson RdLargest grocery store in Summit County. Right next to REI if you are looking to for a combo location.
Great selection of wine, beer and spirits. Lots of parking and located next to Whole Foods so very convenient for combo shopping.
11 locals recommend
Basecamp Wine & Spirits
223 Lusher CtGreat selection of wine, beer and spirits. Lots of parking and located next to Whole Foods so very convenient for combo shopping.
Food Scene
Abbey's Coffee
720 E Main StFun, relaxed family run business. Dog friendly
The Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe has enjoyed serving customers for over 40 years. They are the local's and tourist's favorite spot for breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Every recipe is handcrafted from scratch in our kitchen, and we bake our bread and goodies fresh daily in our bakery.
They offer cappuccino, lattes, and handmade cocktails including bloody mary's, and bubbly mimosas!
130 locals recommend
Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe
408 Main StThe Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe has enjoyed serving customers for over 40 years. They are the local's and tourist's favorite spot for breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Every recipe is handcrafted from scratch in our kitchen, and we bake our bread and goodies fresh daily in our bakery.
They offer cappuccino, lattes, and handmade cocktails including bloody mary's, and bubbly mimosas!
The Log Cabin Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite for breakfast and lunch for over 55 years. The owners Michelle McDonald and Wendy Salazar do a great job of making sure every customer leaves full and happy! The Log Cabin serves the classic diner food with a Colorado twist!
29 locals recommend
Log Cabin Café
121 Main StThe Log Cabin Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite for breakfast and lunch for over 55 years. The owners Michelle McDonald and Wendy Salazar do a great job of making sure every customer leaves full and happy! The Log Cabin serves the classic diner food with a Colorado twist!
We love Vinny and his cooking philosophy. Real food made with organic, local, natural, and fresh ingredients.
50 locals recommend
Vinny's Restaurant
409 Main StWe love Vinny and his cooking philosophy. Real food made with organic, local, natural, and fresh ingredients.
Fun place for a casual meal, have a beer or glass of wine and watch a game.
34 locals recommend
5th Avenue Grille
423 Main StFun place for a casual meal, have a beer or glass of wine and watch a game.
Great place for take out or have pizza delivered to your suite.
30 locals recommend
Peppino's Pizza & Subs
610 Main StGreat place for take out or have pizza delivered to your suite.
Simple, fun and great place for a good beer and sausages. Good place during summer for people watching from their front terrace.
75 locals recommend
Prosit
313 Main StSimple, fun and great place for a good beer and sausages. Good place during summer for people watching from their front terrace.
Outer Range Brewing Co.
182 Lusher CtBest beer in town !!!!!!!!!!
The Lost Cajun
204 Main StFunky and fun and the place to go if you like Cajun food.
Tavern West
311 W Main StBest place in town for pork chops. Great patio for outdoor dinning.
The place to go with your family or with friends. Families are welcome and they have great finger food options. Beer is very good. Committed to the community through conservation and sustainable practices.
48 locals recommend
Highside Brewing and BBQ
720 Main StThe place to go with your family or with friends. Families are welcome and they have great finger food options. Beer is very good. Committed to the community through conservation and sustainable practices.
Originally opened in 2011, Bagalis is now chef-owned and features an internationally inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients.
43 locals recommend
Bagalis
320 E Main StOriginally opened in 2011, Bagalis is now chef-owned and features an internationally inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients.
Favorite with local for special occasions and Italian food lovers. With an old world influenced style, their menu offers a complete selection of Italian dishes to satisfy your palette. From classic favorites like Spaghetti Bolognese to more contemporary dishes such as our Penne Gorgonzola.
175 locals recommend
Sauce on the Blue
358 Blue River PkwyFavorite with local for special occasions and Italian food lovers. With an old world influenced style, their menu offers a complete selection of Italian dishes to satisfy your palette. From classic favorites like Spaghetti Bolognese to more contemporary dishes such as our Penne Gorgonzola.
The place to go for Rocky Mountain trout and Colorado style cuisine.
43 locals recommend
Silverheels Bar & Grill
603 Main StThe place to go for Rocky Mountain trout and Colorado style cuisine.
Hacienda Real
842 N Summit BlvdGood quality food with friendly service
Summit Thai
Good place if you are in the mood for Thai food. Friend and good service
Nuevo Vallarta
Good option for Mexican Food in Frisco.
Best Ski Mountains / Nordic Centers
Here is a list of the best ski mountains and nordic centers you can access from your suite
Great ski mountain located only 15 minutes from your suite by car or 20 minutes with the free shuttle with a shuttle stop only 2 blocks from your suite
330 locals recommend
Copper Mountain
Great ski mountain located only 15 minutes from your suite by car or 20 minutes with the free shuttle with a shuttle stop only 2 blocks from your suite
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdIconic destination for ski/snow board aficionados
Small mountain. Loved by locals. Opens early, stays open late in the season.
293 locals recommend
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6Small mountain. Loved by locals. Opens early, stays open late in the season.
Great for families. Lots of greens and blue options. Lots of options also for advance skiers.
272 locals recommend
Keystone Resort
100 Dercum SquareGreat for families. Lots of greens and blue options. Lots of options also for advance skiers.
A little out of the way but it has the fell of OLD COLORADO. Very special.
11 locals recommend
Cooper Mountain
A little out of the way but it has the fell of OLD COLORADO. Very special.
Famous the world over, this is a huge mountain with lots of options. Stay away if you don't have a pass or are on a budget.
291 locals recommend
Vail Ski Resort
Famous the world over, this is a huge mountain with lots of options. Stay away if you don't have a pass or are on a budget.
About an hour away from your suite but if you are in Frisco over the weekend you will find this mountain ideal since most people coming from Denver will not travel to this mountain for day skiing. High end all the way.
126 locals recommend
Beaver Creek Resort
210 Beaver Creek PlazaAbout an hour away from your suite but if you are in Frisco over the weekend you will find this mountain ideal since most people coming from Denver will not travel to this mountain for day skiing. High end all the way.
Great trail system with some of the most stunning views in Colorado.
51 locals recommend
Frisco Nordic Center
616 Recreation WayGreat trail system with some of the most stunning views in Colorado.
Combination of great trails with routes that will take you past historical mining sites and great views. Also great for snow biking.
236 locals recommend
Breckenridge Nordic Center
9 Grandview DrCombination of great trails with routes that will take you past historical mining sites and great views. Also great for snow biking.
Fun, fun, fun. Great place to give your ski leg a break or simply have some winter fun.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayFun, fun, fun. Great place to give your ski leg a break or simply have some winter fun.
Airport Shuttle and Summit Stage (free shuttle)
Epic Mountain Express
434 Edwards Access RdReliable shuttle services from/to the airport
Free public transit throughout Summit County, Colorado
Summit Stage offers free public transit service within Summit County, Colorado, providing access to our public lands, lodging, town centers, retail areas, and medical centers. We also operate two low-cost commuter routes, connecting with both Park County and Lake County. Summit Stage provides ADA paratransit service.
https://www.summitcountyco.gov/586/Transit-Summit-Stage
65 locals recommend
Summit Stage
0222 County Shops RdFree public transit throughout Summit County, Colorado
Summit Stage offers free public transit service within Summit County, Colorado, providing access to our public lands, lodging, town centers, retail areas, and medical centers. We also operate two low-cost commuter routes, connecting with both Park County and Lake County. Summit Stage provides ADA paratransit service.
https://www.summitcountyco.gov/586/Transit-Summit-Stage
Emergency Room
Emergency Room located 7 minutes away from your suite by car.
https://www.centura.org/locations/st-anthony-summit-medical-center
23 locals recommend
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
340 Peak One DrEmergency Room located 7 minutes away from your suite by car.
https://www.centura.org/locations/st-anthony-summit-medical-center
St. Anthony Breckenridge Mountain Clinic
555 South Park AvenueEmergency room service.
City advice
Getting around
Activities at High Altitude
Drink lots of water. As you gain altitude, your body tends to lose water and salt faster than you're used to.
Increase your exercise level gradually.
Get enough sleep.
Limit your alcohol intake the first 48 hours.
Increase your Potassium levels.
Protect yourself from the Sun.
Consume more calories.
Consider taking Acetazolamide.