Fairplay, CO Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Fairplay, CO

Fairplay was named by gold prospectors who settled it in 1859 when they were driven from nearby Tarryall by miners who had staked more claims than they could work. In "Fair Play" every man would have an equal chance to stake a claim. Visitors aware of the town's gold-mining roots will find it impossible to miss the remains of the industry that mark the surrounding country side. Anyone interested in the history of the old west and western mining should visit the South Park City Museum in Fairplay. Boreas Pass Train Day The 3rd Saturday in August, historic sites open from Como to Breckenridge over Boreas Pass. Sponsored by the South Park Ranger District and South Park National Heritage Area. For more inforomation, call the South Park Ranger District @ 719-836-2031. Annual Burro Days An annual event in Fairplay, Colorado since 1948, Burro Days celebrates the role of the burro in mining days of old. Always the last full weekend in July. Pike National Forest Fairplay is the headquarters for the South Park Ranger District of the 1,105,704-acre Pike National Forest. The forest has many developed campgrounds, and ample opportunities for fishing, mountain biking, hiking, winter sports, and much more. The Pike National Forests has many scenic areas, interesting sites, and things to do while visiting the area. Horseback, snowmobile, mountain bike, jeep, and other tours are available from local vendors and outfitters. Park County Heritage Resource Area Website dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Park County area. Good maps and trip recommendations. South Park City Museum South Park City contains 34 authentic buildings filled with over 60,000 artifacts of frontier boomtown life. Buildings include a newspaper office, gold mill, drugstore, saloon, assay office and general store. A narrow gauge train stands at the depot. The museum is located at the corner of 4th and Front Street. (719) 836-2387 South Park Summerfest South Park Summer Festival, will be a series of outdoor concerts located in the Mountains of Colorado. This is a very unique venue, were you can have unlimited fun, without all the restrictions. Don't have to worry about Noise ordinances, curfews, and all that silly stuff. Located six miles before Fairplay, and 20 miles South of Breckenridge. Only a short drive from Denver. A wide range of bands, diverse in genres, experience, and sounds. Mixed with the open air environment, everything sounds great and makes an unforgettable experience. (719) 836-0600 Last, but not least, the iconic adult cartoon, South Park, takes place here. The show follows the exploits of four boys, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick. The boys live in the fictional small town of South Park, located within the real-life South Park basin in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. The town is also home to an assortment of frequent characters such as students, families, elementary school staff, and other various residents, who tend to regard South Park as a quiet place to live. Prominent settings on the show include the local elementary school, bus stop, various neighborhoods and the surrounding snowy landscape, actual Colorado landmarks, and the shops and businesses along the town's main street, all of which are based on the appearance of similar locations in Fairplay.[ less

Close to both the Front Range and Breckenridge for world-class skiing. Great areas for both second homes in the mountains, and primary homes as well. Great little shops and restaurants nearby. Feel like you are miles away from everything, but actually close to lots! less