Colorado is our very own winter wonderland and when the weather outside is truly frightful what do we do? We go on sleigh rides! There is nothing more romantic or memorable than tromping on the back of a horse-drawn sleigh with your honey or family. Many of the sleigh rides offered in Colorado come equipped with hot chocolate and blankets. Ah, the holidays are the best in Colorado.
Sleigh rides in Colorado
Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh
MetromixNovember 14, 2011
Breckenridge Sleigh Rides
200 Club House Dr. - BreckenridgeBreckenridge Sleigh Rides reminds us of the romantic scene from the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast." The red sleigh with beautiful horses while riding along a winter wonderland is something you would only expect to see in movies. This year they are adding a dinner sleigh ride. This means they are going to offer three kinds of sleigh rides; dinner, hot chocolate, and the intimate exclusive. The sleigh rides depart and returns to the clubhouse, and those choosing dinner have a wonderful dinner in the cozy and warm clubhouse restaurant. After dinner, enjoy a build your own homemade cookie sundae bar!!
Nordic Sleigh Rides
6061 Tiger Rd. - BreckenridgeNordic Sleigh Rides is quite the unique experience that people should try during the holidays. Not only do you get a beautiful sleigh ride with a dinner, you also get to see a couple shows which are always the highlight to the evening. Shows include The Mountain Man, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and The Dance Hall Girl.
Breck Stables
1599-C Summit County Road 3 - BreckenridgeEnjoy the beauty of the mountains covered in snow while overlooking Breckenridge and the Continental Divide. Breck Stables offers a dinner sleigh ride which stops midway for a delicious buffet and the scenic rides with hot chocolate lasts 45 minutes with a breathtaking view.
Aspen Lodge at Christmas time
6120 Highway 7 - Estes ParkEnjoy a romantic trip to Estes Park for a 20-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride through the white powder while cuddling to stay warm
4 Eagle Ranch
4098 Highway 131 - Wolcott4 Eagle Ranch's evening winter sleigh ride is the exact coupon for bringing smiles to all that is involved. Like mentioned, in your package deal they offer round trip van transportation (if you live in Vail/Beaver Creek), campfire with marshmallows, live music entertainment, dessert accompanied with coffee and tea, a true Colorado buffet and a "warm up" chili bar. We live in Colorado, why not enjoy winter activities like this during the holidays?
Sunset Ranch
29420 Elk Horn Ln. - Steamboat SpringSteamboat Springs has always been a tourist hotspot, and during the holidays, bad roads should be no exception not to come up to see the valley covered in snow. Especially when you can take a nice sleigh ride while being nestled under blankets during the holiday season. Check out Sunset Ranch and their fabulous sleigh ride offerings. During the sleigh ride, you can enjoy steak, chicken or trout dor dinner that is served at a heated place along the trail.
Two Below Zero
18454 Hwy 9 - FriscoTwo Below Zero makes sure that every experience is a memorable one. Located in the beautiful mountain town, Frisco, Two Below Zero has three 14-passenger sleighs that depart nightly. Just remember that the weather may be frightful so dress warm and cozy and be prepared to snuggle up to the person next to you.
Did we miss your favorite horse and carriage? E-mail us and the Metromix holiday elves will gladly add it.
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