Sleigh rides in Colorado

Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh

Metromix
November 14, 2011

Sleigh rides in Colorado

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.

Breckenridge Sleigh Rides

Breckenridge Sleigh Rides

200 Club House Dr. - Breckenridge
970-453-4405

Breckenridge 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

Nordic Sleigh Rides

6061 Tiger Rd. - Breckenridge
970-453-2005

Nordic 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

Breck Stables

1599-C Summit County Road 3 - Breckenridge
(970) 389-5635

Enjoy 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

Aspen Lodge at Christmas time

6120 Highway 7 - Estes Park
970-586-8133

Enjoy 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

4 Eagle Ranch

4098 Highway 131 - Wolcott
970-926-3372

4 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

Sunset Ranch

29420 Elk Horn Ln. - Steamboat Spring
970-879-0954

Steamboat 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

Two Below Zero

18454 Hwy 9 - Frisco
970-453-1520

Two 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.

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