Blue Sky Mountain Ranch,
so picturesque.... the Weather Channel's "Freaks of Nature: The Human Eclipse" was filmed here, among many other productions. This beautiful property has even been host to an Oscar winning director, best selling authors, national recording artists, professional athletes, even a billionare stayed here for a month!
a quaint ski area that is big on skiing lessons and HUGE on fun. Only 10 miles away from the Ranch, you'll have a blast.
-Open from mid November to Mid April-
6 miles from the ranch. An ole' mountain village, quaint with friendly people, several restaurants, a carousel, mining museum and 3 breweries. You'll truly feel like you are in the highlands of Europe but with the advantage of English speaking people and the USD to purchase your gifts with!
17 miles from the ranch features many Casinos and three 5 star restaurants. It's charm as an old mining town with its historic appeal is a must see too.
a flat land city 23 miles from the Ranch is a village type of experience. Pearl Street shown in the picture here is great for shopping, eating and watching the street entertainers. There's also brewery tours, wine tours, foodie tours, trolley's, and tubing down Boulder Creek.
Idaho Springs,
a mountain town 32 miles from the Ranch is a mecca of fun Western type activities. This is where you'll go white water rafting on Clear Creek, zip lining, tour a few gold mines, soak in the infamous Indian Hot Springs, drive "Oh my Gawd Road", or simply walk the town's shops or enjoy lunch by the creek.
a flat land town 26 miles away famous for Buffalo Bill's grave site, the COORS Brewing company, a herd of Buffalo that the county maintains, Dinosaur Ridge, an outdoor museum featuring fossils extracted from the area and Dino footprints still in their natural state.
"the mile high city", a major metropolitan Colorado city, 40 miles from Blue Sky Mountain Ranch. A Very different vibe than rural areas of Colorado like the ranch. But if you want some city life on vacation, the crowds, clubs, shows, tours, amusement parks, zoos, museums, festivals, the sports, and countless other activities, you'll want to visit the city.