The Foundry Bowling Alley and Movie Theater in Winter Park, CO

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Chris

Winter Park Movie Theater and Bowling Alley

Winter Park’s new movie theater and bowling alley had been named and is set to open this summer. Coming to our little mountain town paradise will be the Foundry. A two screen, with stadium seating, movie theter and eight lane bowling alley. There will be a bar and also food will be served.

Opening is set for July 1st with some pre-parties to get all the kinks worked out. Word on the street is that pizza will be served in addition to a full bar/wine/beer.

The Foundry will be a great addition of things to do for locals and guests in Winter Park, CO. We can now take the kids to a movie in a great theater and have a bite to eat.

So mark your calendars and get ready for a new bowling alley and movie theater in the Colorado Rockies.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Sleigh Rides

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Chris

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Winter Park, CO

Looking for some fun for the kids and the whole family? Devil’s Thumb Ranch is offering guests of Winter Park Lodging Company a screaming deal for carriage rides through their Cabin Creek Stables. The stables have agreed to a special offer just for WPLCo guests…

Mondays through Thursdays, get four sleigh riders for the price of two (a $70 savings) on our feed sleigh rides offered at 10:30 and 3 pm daily. Reservations required, space limited.

The feed sleigh rides are when they take a small amount of guests out to help feed the cattle…they get to see the cows very close up and help give them hay…kids and people from the big cities love it.

You can check out Devil’s Thumb other sleigh ride offerings or do a special event out on their beautiful property.

Ski Magazine rated Devil’s Thumb Ranch in their top 5 Favorite Sleigh Rides and this what they had to say about DTR:

After a sleigh ride around the ranch’s 5,000 snowy acres, return to the stable to dinner around the campfire. Tabernash, Colo., near Winter Park; (800) 933-4339; devilsthumbranch.com .

Dinner at either The Ranch House Restaurant or Heck’s Tavern is some of the best eatin’ you will find here in Winter Park or the whole Fraser Valley. If you have never been out to Devil’s Thumb you are missing one of the top destinations in Grand County and Colorado for that matter.

So if your heading up to Winter Park let us here at the Winter Park Lodging Company set you up with the best deals and most fun activities that be had on your Winter PArk winter vacation. Check out all the special deals WPLCo has to offer guests of the Grand County and the Fraser Valley.

Come on up and get to horsin’ around and have a grand time in Grand County, Colorado.

Fall Fun in Winter Park

Posted on October 4, 2009 by rachelb

Fall is upon us and there are still quite a few fun activities to check out during October. Here are some highlights…

October 9-10: 24th Annual Ski Swap. Come on down to West Portal Station to get huge discounts on new and used ski gear and outerwear for the whole family. The swap is a primary fundraiser for the Winter Park Competition Center and scholarship funds, so help the cause! For more info, call 970-726-1590

October 15: Scary Movie Night @ the Fraser Library- “Children of the Corn”. Be prepared to get spooked- show starts at 6pm. For info call 970-726-5689

October 28: Showing of Warren Miller’s Dynasty. Head to Winter Parks Silver Screen Cinemas to check out the best in the ski movie biz. Showings at 6 and 9pm. Contact 970-726-5390 for more details.

October 31: Cooper Creek is hosting the 9th annual Trick or Treat Street and Haunted House. From 4-7pm, come out with the kids for some spooky family fun! Here are a few of the activities planned-

trick or treating througout the mall
haunted house and spooky graveyard
phantom photo booth
free spooky supper at Moe’s
Scarecrow scare-off contest announced at Moe’s at 7pm

here’s the WPLC scarecrow holding down the fort….

Hideaway Concerts in the Park Wrap up in Winter Park

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Amy

We wrapped up the Highnote Thursdays in the Park series last Thursday with great sunshine and great music from Hunker Down. It’s not too early to book your Winter Park Lodging for next summer so you too can enjoy the music and sunshine. Winter Park Lodging Company offers 6 properties just across the street from Hideaway Park, and even 1 with a balcony overlooking the park. Give us a call now to book your lodging for next summer. 877.329.1383

Winter Park Alpine Art Affair Weekend–July 25 & 26

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Amy

art-affair The 36th annual Alpine Art Affair will take place under the pines in downtown Winter Park July 25 and 26. Start your morning with pancakes served by the Lion’s Club of Winter Park. The artists booths will be set up downtown in the park across from Park Place shopping center. There will be artists there from all over the United States displaying their crafts of every medium. You can find jewelry, paintings, glass works, photography, sculptures, pottery, and more. There are also kids booths and local live music to entertain. Smokin’ Moe’s will be there to provide yummy bar-b-q for lunch. Not into bar-b-q, then head to another Winter Park restuarant. They are all within walking distance of the art show. The artists will display their crafts from 9-6 on Saturday, and 9-4 on Sunday. Admission is free, so come early to get the best deals. And remember to wear closed toe shoes, those wood chips can really wear your toes down after a few hours.

Winter Park Resort’s Grand County Arts Festival

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Chris

Saturday 07/11/2009 10AM to 5PM

Local Grand County artists will be showing off their talents in The Village at Winter Park on Saturday July 11,2009. Purchase one-of-a-kind photography, stained glass, jewelry and more. Some of these artisans will be offering “hands-on” classes during the day. Have a beer at the Cheeky Monk or a margarita at Lime and enjoy a great day up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

This is the same day as the Winter Park Mountain Bike Series Race #3 and the Winter Park Music Festival. Lots of activities for all up here in Winter Park!

Winter Park Alpine Slide and Trestle Bike Park Open This Saturday

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Chris

Winter Park summer season is here! This Saturday, June 13th, Winter Parl Resort base activities are open. The Alpine Slide, longest in Colorado, is back and the Trestle Bike Park is more mature and bigger. Crankwerx will be back later in the year and all the other favorites are here this Saturday. Mini golf, climbing wall anti-gravity machine and the jumpalines are all still here. Lots of fun for all especially the kids. The Winter Park Village is open for its first summer and the new restaurants have very good food and are offering deals.

Get a first row seat to all the activities and book a Zephyr Mountain Lodge condo for your stay

Come on out and celebrate summer up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Winter Park Resort Opens for Summer

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Chris

Winter Park Resort will open for 2009 summer season on June 13, 2009. All of the favorite activities are back: alpine slide, human maze, the bungee trampoline, the Gyro, miniature golf , outdoor climbing wall and the Zephyr lift.

Hours of operation are from 10AM to 5:30 PM with the Zephyr lift closing at 5PM. The Trestle Bike Park opening will be announced later and is dependant on the the weather. The Resort will close down again on Labor Day September 7, 2009 for weekdays but will remain open on weekends through September 26, 2009.

The opening coincides with Race #1 of the Winter Park Mountain Bike Series. The Village restaurants and shops will be open also.

If you haven’t been to Winter Park in the summer you are missing out. The saying goes “You come to Winter Park for the winter but end up staying for the summer”.

7th Annual Winter Park Blues Festival

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Chris

The 7th Annual Blues From The Top returns to Winter Park June 26 – 28, 2009 10:30am to 7pm. The Show will be held at Hideaway Park in the town of Winter Park just off of Highway 40. The lineup will include Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro, Jimmy Hall, Zac Harmon, Deanna Bogart, Mike Zito, Trampled Under Foot, Dolores Scott Gospel Group, John Nemeth, Soulmate, Sean Kellerman, and Michaela Rae. The show is put on by the Grand County Blues Society. Festival info and ticket prices can be found on their website http://www.grandblues.org/Shows/Festival/tabid/66/Default.aspx

Come on up and hear some great music in The Rocky Mountain outdoors. Mention you saw Winter Park Lodging by Owners Winter Park Blues Festival Blog and get 15% off your lodging.

Upcoming SnowZone Events in Hideaway Park

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Chris

There are some really fun and FREE activities lined up through March at Hideaway Park in Downtown Winter Park. Here’s a quick look at what’s going on…

March 13: 1-3pm Kids Survival Day- A great family event, you will learn how to build a snow cave and what to bring on hikes in Grand County. Free sledding and hot chocolate! RSVP with the Fraser Recreation District at 970.726.8968 www.fraservalleyrec.org

March 14: 1-3pm Adult Snow Survival Class- get some useful and informative tips on how to be prepared for all types of winter activities from teacher Bill Ross. RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com

March 20: 4-6pm Kids Flag Football- Families are welcome to bring your kids to this open game for ages 6 and above. Waivers must be filled out prior to event by a parent. FREE RSVP with the Fraser Recreation District at 970.726.8968 www.fraservalleyrec.org

March 21: 6-8pm The Winter Park Pub presents Flag Football- You can bring a team to play or play in the open game. There will be prizes too!RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com

March 28: 1-4pm Cardboard Derby- you can still sign up to enter into the first annual derby in Hideaway Park. There will be snacks, smores, prizes and lots of fun provided! Cardboard material will be available from 1-3 pm.RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com