Located 21 miles north of Antero Junction on US Highway 285 at an elevation of 9,958 feet, Fairplay is easily accessible from the commercial airports of Aspen, Denver International and Colorado Springs. Set out for this wonderful vacation town and rest assured, you will enjoy a pleasant stay from the coziness of the many Fairplay vacation rental homes and cabins dotting the town. The rentals are so conveniently located that you can make the best of your Colorado vacation by visiting the attractions of the town as well as a lot of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and skiing in the neighboring communities of Dillon, Leadville and Breckenridge. Enjoy many recreational activities with your family around Fairplay vacation rentals along with actively pursuing various outdoor sports and trips to the local attractions such as Pike National Forest and South Park City museum. The Pike National Forests boasts of many scenic areas, interesting sites, and things to do. While visiting this wilderness area you can also try horse riding, biking, snowmobiling and many other winter sports. Fairplay is also renowned as an angler's paradise and if you love this sport make sure you bring all the necessary equipment to fish and enjoy the immaculate natural views. The South Park City Museum is the next great attraction after the Pike National Forest. It consists of 34 authentic buildings that showcase over 60,000 artifacts of frontier boomtown life. The buildings include a gold mill, drugstore, newspaper office, saloon, assay office and general store. There is also a narrow gauge train standing at the depot. Don't miss a visit this museum while you are lodging at Fairplay vacation rentals. It is highly educative and entertaining, and a must-see for kids. |