Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Rocky Mountains is a truly memorable experience. This joyous time of year is only made more special when you spend it in the breathtaking surroundings of Summit County, Colorado, home of ski resorts like Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland. It just doesn’t get any more beautiful than snow-capped mountains in every direction, brisk mountain air and Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations as far as the eye can see. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, long Thanksgiving weekend with your significant other or a large family gathering with enough turkey and trimmings to feed all of Summit County, spending Thanksgiving in Colorado is going to be a holiday experience you will never forget.
Thanksgiving in the Rocky Mountains
By the time Thanksgiving rolls around in the Rocky Mountains, you can count on one thing: snow and lots of it. If you don’t want to worry about getting around while you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving mini-vacation, Peak 1 Express is your Colorado Thanksgiving airport shuttle with experienced, friendly drivers who will get you to your mountain destination safely and quickly, allowing you more time to spend with family and friends.
Special Deals and Rates
Many Rocky Mountain Lodges and Cabins offer specials around Thanksgiving time, so be sure to check out the great deals like reduced rates on rooms and ski packages that you just can’t pass up. You’ll find discounted bed and breakfast rates and great deals on cabins and cottages for large groups, couples and singles. Thanksgiving in Colorado offers something for everyone, so be sure to check out all the great specials going on in November and December.
While Summit County ski resorts are known for skiing, each mountain is unique, and the ski resorts are also known for their world-class snowboarding, shops, restaurants, pubs, family entertainment centers, skating, snow mobiling, and so much more! You will never run out of activities when you visit Summit County at Thanksgiving! One of the most popular attractions is the Breckenridge window-decorating contest over Thanksgiving weekend, which turns this quaint Victorian ski village into a Christmas wonderland!
Amber Boutwell is a published Denver photographer who loves capturing nature and food. She shoots with natural light but has a deep love for dark skies. When she’s not on mountaintops chasing the Milky Way, she’s managing the great brands behind AVA and The Outlaw Group as their Marketing Manager. She’s been known to quote Joe Pesci, over-kiss cats, enthusiastically eat cheese, and return pugs.
Her motto:
“Seek out places where the Wi-Fi is weak, the views are stunning, and don’t forget the snacks.”
