We've spent 30+ years exploring Summit County, and Frisco has always been our answer when people ask for a mountain town that has it all without the crowds or the price tag of Breckenridge. It's authentic, walkable, unpretentious, and sits at the dead center of everything.
The Best of Summit County, All Within Reach
Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, and Arapahoe Basin are all within 20–30 minutes. The free Summit Stage bus connects you to every major resort and town in the county — no car needed once you're here. In the summer, you're equally well-positioned for hiking, biking, paddleboarding on Lake Dillon, and exploring every mountain town from Silverthorne to Leadville.
Main Street Frisco
Half a mile from the front door is one of Colorado's most underrated main streets — locally-owned restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and gear shops without the tourist congestion of larger resort towns. We love it for a low-key dinner after a big ski day.
That Hike Out the Back Door
This one is special. Walk out the back, cross the stream, pass the playground, and follow the trail up the mountain to a beautiful alpine lake. We did it with our kids when they were very young — it's achievable for most fitness levels and one of those experiences that sticks with you. It's the hike that made us fall in love with this specific location.
Why Mountain Side Specifically
Of all the complexes in Frisco, Mountain Side is our favorite — and we looked at a lot of them before buying. The clubhouse amenities are unmatched, the grounds are well-maintained, and the location hits the sweet spot between trailhead access and walkability to town. We're biased, but we think it's the best complex in Frisco.