FRISCO

MUSEUM TOURS: Travel back in time at the Historic Park and Museum. Experience how the first settlers lived, walk through a schoolhouse, jail and chapel, or (for only a quarter) watch a train travel through Frisco 100 years ago. 2nd & Main St., 970-668-3428. Visit eight historic attractions within walking distance of downtown. Pick up a map at the Information Center. 300 Main St., 970-668-5547.

Have a Picnic: Play and picnic at one of Frisco's seven parks. Most offer tables, shelters and grills.

Take a Hike: Hike one of Frisco's many trails. Explore Rainbow Lake, North Ten Mile, the Rec Path to Breckenridge or Dillon and Meadow Creek/Lilly Pad. Visit the Information Center for directions. 300 Main St., 970-668-5547

Glass-Blowing Demos: Watch glass-blowing demonstrations at GatherHouse Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, where audience participation is encouraged. 110 2nd Ave., 970-485-2909

Knitting Lessons:Take your knitting needles to What's Needling U for free public knitting sessions Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. 279 Main St., 970-668-0381

Free Bus and Transportation: See the county aboard the free Summit Stage shuttle. Pick up a bus schedule at the Info Center or view it online at summitstage.com.

Story Hours: Take the kids to Story Hour on Wednesdays at the Frisco Library. County Commons on Peak One Blvd., 970-668-5555

Window Shop: Stroll Main Street Frisco or Breckenridge for some prime window shopping. Most stores are individually owned and filled with unique items.

BRECKENRIDGE

Take a Walk: Relax and take in the views along the Riverwalk just west of Main Street.

Historic Tours: Take a historic walking tour of some of the town's earliest cabins, churches, courthouse and school. Visit gobreck.com or call 970-453-2913 for tour times.

Explore a Museum: Housed in a 19th-century log cabin, stop by the Breckenridge Welcome Center and browse the museum while picking up info on activities, shopping and dining. 203 S. Main St., 970-453-5579

Take a Hike: Take a one-mile guided hike of Iowa Hill and learn how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills. www.breckheritage.com/site/iowa-hill, 970-453-9767

Go to the Park with your Dog: Take your pooch to the dog park where he can run off-leash and hang with the locals. Carter Park, four blocks east of Main St., south end of High St.

See the Fire Trucks: Visit the Red, White & Blue Fire Museum and view equipment and uniforms from the earliest days of fire fighting. 308 N. Main St., 800-980-1859

Enjoy the Recereation Path: Bike the paved path from Breckenridge to Frisco. The 9.5-mile long trail is pedestrian-friendly and a popular summer route.

Take Photos: Stop at vehicle pullouts and snap some frame-worthy shots along scenic Boreas Pass or Hoosier Pass.

COPPER MOUNTAIN 

Free Movies: Fridays at Copper July 1-Sept. 2 offer free evening concerts and outdoor movies. coppercolorado.com

Kids Chairlift Rides: Kids 12 and under can take free roundtrip rides on the American Eagle chairlift starting June 17. coppercolorado.com

Take a Hike: Hike to the peak of Copper Mountain, stroll along the Colorado Trail or observe the plants and animals in the forest.

DILLON 

Go Dancing: Attend the Country Dancing Tuesdays in the summer, Dillon Amphitheater

Enjoy the Recreaation Path: Take a spin around Lake Dillon on the bike path.

Play a Game: Check out the two new BOCCE courts in Town Park. townofdillon.com

Dance Lessons:Take free country dance lessons Thursday nights in June. Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, townofdillon.com

Farmers' Markets: Stroll downtown Dillon's Friday Farmers' Markets and catch live entertainment from 10:30am to 1pm. Buffalo St., townofdillon.com

Take a Hike: Hike the Dillon Nature Preserve and take in the views on the Meadow Trail Loop.

Go on a Saturday Morning Adventure: Offered June-Aug., the children's programs range from wildflower walks to trail hikes. townofdillon.com

KEYSTONE

Take a Walk: Head up Swan Mountain Road between Keystone and Breckenridge to Sapphire Point for stunning views of Lake Dillon Reservoir and the Tenmile Range.

Discovery Days: Bring the little ones to Kid's Discovery Days, Tuesdays June 21-Aug. 9 for magic shows, zoo animals and sing-a-longs. keystoneresort.com

Stories Alive: Story Hour Tuesday evenings in July at the Quaking Aspen Amphitheater hosts an evening of live storytelling for kids of all ages.

Listen to Music: Take in the Music in the Mountains Concert Series on select Sunday mornings in July and August in Keystone's River Run Village.

Learn swing, line, salsa and tango dancing on Tuesday nights in August at the new Pavilion at Keystone in Keystone's River Run Village. pavilionatkeystone.com

Golf Lessons: Learn the proper biomechanics for an efficient golf swing. Held Saturdays, 2 to 3 p.m. at the River Course at Keystone. Call 970-496-1520 for reservations.

Bike Rides: Take a scenic bike ride along the Rossetter Trail, a three-mile path around the Keystone Ranch Golf Course.

SILVERTHORNE

Go Skateboarding: Rip it up at the Silverthorne Skate Park with rails, ramps and jumps. Or grab a seat on the sidelines and watch the pros. 430 Rainbow Dr.
 

HEENEY

Look at the Birds: Visit this sleepy little lakeside town for prime bird watching. Hummingbirds are abundant here.

Take a walk around the Lake: Walk the two-mile roundtrip around Cataract Lake. Stop to take in the falls plunging 300 feet down the cliffs into a creek.