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Keystone

United States

Pace: balanced Mountainous Adventurous Relaxed Family-friendly
Ideal trip length
3 - 7 days
Busiest
Dec-Mar
Keystone
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At a glance

Climate
Alpine
Languages
English
Local currency
USD (USD)
Local time
(GMT-6)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
River Run Village
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% common

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 90 · Outstanding

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Colorado Trout Gourmet Burgers Hearty Mountain Stews Craft Beers

When to visit Keystone

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: January, February Busiest: Dec-Mar
  1. Jan
    90

    Cold, snowy, peak ski

  2. Feb
    90

    Cold, snowy, ideal ski

  3. Mar
    85

    Spring skiing, sunny

  4. Apr
    50

    Melting snow, transition

  5. May
    40

    Muddy trails, greening

  6. Jun
    70

    Warm, hiking starts

  7. Jul
    85

    Sunny, warm, peak summer

  8. Aug
    80

    Warm, pleasant, activities

  9. Sept
    75

    Cool, fall colors

  10. Oct
    50

    Chilly, first snow

  11. Nov
    60

    Cold, pre-ski season

  12. Dec
    85

    Snowy, ski season starts

Things to do in Keystone

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Mountain Biking & Hiking

Keystone Bike Park 4 hrs

Explore miles of trails, from gentle paths to challenging downhill runs.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Ice Skating at Dercum Square

River Run Village 2 hrs

Glide on the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor ice rink in North America.

Outdoors Good for children

Keystone Lake Activities

Lakeside Village 3 hrs

Enjoy paddleboating, kayaking, or fishing on the scenic Keystone Lake.

Outdoors Good for children

Tubing at Adventure Point

Dercum Mountain 2 hrs

Experience exhilarating snow tubing fun on dedicated lanes.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

3 places

Skiing & Snowboarding at Keystone Resort

Keystone Resort 8 hrs

Experience world-class slopes and terrain parks for all skill levels.

Outdoors Good for children

Scenic Gondola Ride

River Run Village 1 hr

Ascend Dercum Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of the Rockies.

Outdoors Good for children

River Run Village Exploration

River Run Village 2 hrs

Wander through the charming village, browse shops, and dine.

Indoors Good for children

Practical ratings

Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.

Eating & Culinary

Colorado Trout 95 · Outstanding
Gourmet Burgers 87 · Outstanding
Hearty Mountain Stews 78 · Very good
Craft Beers 70 · Good

Signature Experiences

Skiing & Snowboarding At Keystone Resort 95 · Outstanding
Ice Skating At Dercum Square 91 · Outstanding
Scenic Gondola Ride 87 · Outstanding
Mountain Biking & Hiking 83 · Very good
Keystone Lake Activities 78 · Very good
Tubing At Adventure Point 74 · Good
River Run Village Exploration 70 · Good

Best Suitable For

Families 95 · Outstanding
Couples 89 · Outstanding
Friends 83 · Very good
Adventure 76 · Very good
Luxury 70 · Good

Planning & Tips

Acclimatize to high altitude slowly. 95 · Outstanding
Book ski lessons and rentals in advance. 83 · Very good
Pack layers for variable mountain weather. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Keystone

Straight-line distance from the centre of Keystone.

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