Fairplay’s convenient location makes it a popular stopping point for those exploring the Central Rockies. It’s most known for housing South Park City, an Old West museum town, and the TV show based off the same name.
The town lies at the junction of U.S. 285 and Highway 9, about an hour and a half from Denver. Heading north on State Highway 9, brings you to Breckenridge and heading south on Highway 9 takes you to Hartsel in 20 minutes. If you continue southwest on U.S. 285 you’ll end up by Buena Vista in under 45 minutes.
While Fairplay, does house a ghost town museum called South Park City, it’s not actually the town of South Park. The TV show town is named for South Park, Colorado, a huge basin that encompasses Fairplay, Alma, Como, Jefferson, Tarryall, Hartsel, Guffey and Lake George.
Main Attractions
South Park City in Fairplay.
South Park City – A restored 19th century mining camp and museum. There are some original buildings and others were imported from South Park, Colorado, a 900 square mile basin in the Rockies. You can visit the museum year round.
Accommodations
Western Inn.
Valiton Hotel.
Timmy handicapped parking space.
Bar was closed for a private function.
South Park Pottery.
Downtown Fairplay.
Things To Do near Fairplay, CO
Amusement:
- Breckenridge Alpine Slide (22mi)
Federal Lands:
- Antero Reservoir (23mi)
- Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
- Lost Creek Wilderness
- Pike National Forest
- San Isabel National Forest
- White River National Forest
Museums:
Scenic Drives:
- Boreas Pass (10mi)
Ski Areas:
- Breckenridge (23mi)
Towns:
- Alma (5mi)
- Bailey (39mi)
- Breckenridge (22mi)
- Buena Vista (37mi)
- Como (10mi)
- Frisco (31mi)
- Grant (28mi)
- Guffey (45mi)
- Hartsel (18mi)
- Jefferson (16mi)
- Lake George (44mi)
Transportation:
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