J. Blair’s guidebook for Fairplay
Food scene
This local restaurant has great diner style food just off mainstreet in Fairplay. Great for breakfast!
49 locals recommend
Brown Burro Cafe
706 Main StThis local restaurant has great diner style food just off mainstreet in Fairplay. Great for breakfast!
Old fashion design, excellent locally made ice creams and fresh baked goods. You have to try the banana cake!
27 locals recommend
Silver Scoop Creamery
456 Front StOld fashion design, excellent locally made ice creams and fresh baked goods. You have to try the banana cake!
Salado
456 Front StUnique, Southwest American cuisine, large open patio seating!
A must stop on your way up to Breckenridge for the day or on your way back home! Locally sourced ingredients, passionately made food.
16 locals recommend
Otto's Food Cart
45 S Main StA must stop on your way up to Breckenridge for the day or on your way back home! Locally sourced ingredients, passionately made food.
South Park Brewing
297 1/2 US Hwy 285Local Brewing Company in Fairplay
Prather's Market
301 US Hwy 285Fairplay's local grocery
Snitching Lady Distillery
500 Front StSouth Park Distilling LLC
297 1/2 US Hwy 285They make a great local vodka!
Continental Divide Winery
331 US Hwy 285Wide array of local wines and fun tasting experience!
City/town information
Fairplay is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Colorado, and historic old mining town.
113 locals recommend
Fairplay
Fairplay is known as the Trout Fishing Capital of Colorado, and historic old mining town.
Alma
Historic mining town, loved by mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Legendary ski town, historic mining town filled with restaurants, galleries, and shops.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
Legendary ski town, historic mining town filled with restaurants, galleries, and shops.
Things to do in the Area
About 1.5 hours South of Fairplay, excellent local ski mountain, especially for families.
145 locals recommend
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StAbout 1.5 hours South of Fairplay, excellent local ski mountain, especially for families.
World Famous skiing, both down hill and cross country nearby
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdWorld Famous skiing, both down hill and cross country nearby
Mount Democrat
One of Colorado's 14ers
Mount Bross
One of Colorado's 14ers
Fairplay Beach
Fishing
Wheeler Lake
10 mile hiking and OHV trail
South Park City Museum
100 4th StGreat history of the Old West!
Rich Creek Trailhead
Hiking trails
Quandary Peak
Colorado 14er
Sightseeing
Montgomery Reservoir
Excellent fishing and hiking near Hoosier Pass
Pike National Forest
Food Scene
KB's Kakery & Dorothy's Tamales
331 US Highway 285Neighborhoods
Internationally recognized as one of Colorado's most epic ski resorts. Laid back mountain vibe. Lots of restaurants and shops, and alluring holiday decor.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
Internationally recognized as one of Colorado's most epic ski resorts. Laid back mountain vibe. Lots of restaurants and shops, and alluring holiday decor.
City advice
What to pack
Crazy Colorado Weather
Our temperatures often vacillate between 30-40 degrees a day, all seasons of the year. For your own comfort, bring a change of clothing for every season on each trip. We frequenly get cold rain storms during Spring, Summer, and Fall. Snow can fall as early as September and as late as June/July.
Customs and culture
Altitude Sickness
Please keep in mind that you are between 9500-10'500 sq above sea level up here. Air is thin and we are closer to the sun. People need to make sure to use sunscreen to prevent burn (especially in Winter) and drinks LOTS of water to stay hydrated.