With six world-class ski resorts nearby and Dillon Reservoir’s glistening waters on its doorstep, this laidback mountain town is an excellent base for exploring the state's natural wonders.

When you’re not kayaking around the picturesque marina, flying down the tubing hill, or bumping around in a mule-drawn wagon, hit up handsome Main Street, where independent shops, restaurants, and bakeries await.

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