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FRISCO
1. 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.

2. Visit eight historic attractions within walking distance of downtown. Pick up a map at the Information Center. 300 Main St., 970-668-5547.

3. Play and picnic at one of Frisco's seven parks. Most offer tables, shelters and grills.

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Grab some gear (and a Colorado fishing license) and fish local rivers.

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

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

BRECKENRIDGE
11. Relax and take in the views along the Riverwalk just west of Main Street.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

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

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

19. Attend Kingdom Days June 18-19. The annual heritage celebration offers historic mine tours, gun fights, live music, old time arts and crafts, storytelling, kids' activities and more. gobreck.com, 970-453-2913

20. Celebrate Breck Bike Week July 5-11 with guided group rides, bike-in movie nights, children's races and other free activities. gobreck.com, 970-453-2913

COPPER MOUNTAIN
21. Enjoy 3 Ring Weekend July 1-4. The free family event features live music, a conscious carnival, "Primp my Ride" kid-powered parade and fireworks. coppercolorado.com

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

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

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

DILLON
25. Attend the Country Dancing Tuesdays in the summer, Dillon Amphitheater

26. Take a spin around Lake Dillon on the bike path.

27. Check out the two new BOCCE courts in Town Park. townofdillon.com

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

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

30. Hike the Dillon Nature Preserve and take in the views on the Meadow Trail Loop.

31. Go on a Saturday Morning Adventure. Offered June 21-Aug. 14, the children's programs range from wildflower walks to trail hikes. townofdillon.com

32. Fourth of July celebrations countywide include live music, parades and spectacular fireworks. Dillon goes all out with pie and watermelon eating contests, a boat parade, free concert and fireworks display over Frisco Bay.

33. Browse the Dillon Arts Festival July 15-17 in downtown Dillon.

34. Stop by the Summit Historical Society's old-fashioned ice cream social July 16 for 5¢ ice cream cones. Old Dillon Schoolhouse and Museum, 403 La Bonte St.

35. Catch a free performance by the Young People's TheatreWorkshop July 24-25. lakedillontheatre.org

36. Bring your lawn chairs to Marina Park and watch the Dillon Open Regatta July 31-Aug. 1. dillonopen.com

KEYSTONE
37. Head up Swan Mountain Road between Keystone and Breckenridge to Sapphire Point for stunning views of Lake Dillon Reservoir and the Tenmile Range.

38. 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

39. Stories Alive Story Hour Tuesday evenings in July at the Quaking Aspen Amphitheater hosts an evening of live storytelling for kids of all ages. 40. Take in the Music in the Mountains Concert Series on select Sunday mornings in July and August in Keystone's River Run Village.

41. 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

42. 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.

43. View movies featuring some of the world's best skiers and riders Friday nights in September at the Pavilion at Keystone. pavilionatkeystone.com

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

SILVERTHORNE
45. 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.

46. Take the kids to the free Fishing Derby on June 6 at Trent Park.

47. Enjoy free ice cream sundaes and live tunes by the Summit Concert Band at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Call 970-262-7300 for exact time and date.

48. Visit the Silverthorne Elementary School for a free barbecue at the annual Safe Summer Kick Off sponsored by the Silverthorne Police Department June 5.

HEENEY
49. Visit this sleepy little lakeside town for prime bird watching. Hummingbirds are abundant here.

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