![]() Just steps away is a favorite for lunch, Kickapoo Tavern. Here you’ll enjoy classic bar food with great local beers on tap. There’s even outdoor seating to enjoy those brisk mountain mornings. One of our favorites for breakfast was New Moon Cafe. It serves up breakfast burritos, french toast, and coffee in an eclectic atmosphere. We found kid-friendly restaurants all over Keystone. Photo: Keystone Resort Where to eat at Keystone Resort? If you still have time left in your stay, check out the horse stables, golf courses, family dodgeball tournaments, mountain biking trails, free music, and snow tubing (yes, you read that correctly!). ![]() KidTripster Tip: The top of the mountain can get a bit chilly, so be sure to pack light layers. KidTripster Tip: If you’re not bringing your own bike, you can rent one at Keystone Sports. But get one early, because the shop only has a limited supply.Ĭontinue the cycling theme by taking the bike path to Lakeside Village. There you can jump on a paddle boat or canoe or enjoy a beach at 9,000 feet! Be sure to grab a bag of fish food to feed the fish and ducks. My toddler loved it so much that I wish we had grabbed two bags before heading out on the water.Īfter you’ve explored all there is at the base of the mountain, take a scenic gondola ride to the top. Be sure to have your camera ready, as the gorgeous views are Christmas card-worthy! Challenge your family to a game of horseshoes or ladder ball before testing out your balance on the slackline course (much harder than it looks). Turn left off the gondola, and you’ll find the Dercum Hiking Trail, a 3-mile loop appropriate for even novice hikers. Afterwards, fuel up at the grill before heading back down the gondola. You could spend an entire weekend in Keystone and still not hit everything. Let’s start with Kidtopia, an area in River Run Village for families to play with toys and costumes and even create and paint your own pottery. The entire family can challenge each other to a round of miniature golf before heading over to the gondola area for rock climbing, bouncy houses, bungee trampolines, and panning. We were lucky enough to visit during Kidtopia Kidzfest, an entirely free kid festival in River Run Village. My toddler was in heaven with trackless train rides, balloon artists, painting, pony rides, and a bubble foam pit (bring a towel). And there are even more free activities, like strider bike races for toddlers and preschoolers on Sunday mornings. Photo: Keystone Resort What to do at Keystone Resort? Since my toddler loves the water, she was ecstatic to be just steps from paddle boating, canoeing, fish and duck feeding, a small beach, as well as bike rentals. It offers traditional hotel rooms in Lakeside Village. We wanted to make our weekend a family affair and bring our furry kid too, so we stayed in a dog-friendly room at the Keystone Lodge and Spa. ![]() Some buildings also have outdoor pools and hot tubs. You’ll be steps to the festivals, fire pit, and gondola. Condos here have multiple-room layouts plus fully-equipped kitchens. To be in the center of it all, I’d recommend staying in River Run Village. ![]() Keystone is made up of several areas, all connected by a free, resort shuttle. Photo: Keystone Resort Where to stay at Keystone Resort? Keystone now markets itself as a year-round family destination, and I’m telling you, it delivers! Whether you have young kids or older teens (or an adult who acts like a kid), there are activities for everyone. Keystone is a popular, kid-friendly ski destination, but I was surprised to discover just how much it has to offer families in the summer. 1.8K Not just for skiing, Keystone Resort is a family-friendly, summer getaway high atop the Rocky Mountains.
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