The 5 Best Indoor Activities Around Summit County

Indoor activities can make all the difference when mountain weather turns wet or cold. In Summit, Colorado plenty of venues offer hands-on fun, play, creativity and fitness—often under one roof. The Best of Summit contest recognizes the indoor places that aren’t just functional, but bring people together in engaging ways.

Hidden Table Games

Hidden Table Games is the Rockies’ haven for board-game lovers, card game players and tabletop wargamers. It stocks over 150 games at any given time, making it easy to explore something new. There’s a game room that holds about 50 people, and open-play access costs around $5 a day. The shop schedules events every day—learn-to-play sessions, tournaments, themed game nights—and encourages bringing your own games or borrowing theirs. It’s the kind of spot where families, friends, or solo players can get lost in strategy, storytelling or just trying something fun.

Ready Paint Fire!

Ready Paint Fire! offers creative escape in Breckenridge for all ages. Since opening in 2010, it's grown from a small creative studio to a full art-studio-meets-gift shop space. Pottery painting, canvas work, mosaics and candle making are staples, and there’s a strong emphasis on welcoming amateurs and experienced makers equally. It’s family owned and tries to foster a sense of home—whether you’re there for a birthday party, a date, or simply as a way to slow down and make something with your hands. Local art goods and a relaxed atmosphere round out the creative appeal.

Silverthorne Recreation Center

Silverthorne Recreation Center delivers variety under one roof: pools, gymnasiums, weight rooms, cardio machines, indoor track, water slides and more. It hosts everything from swim clubs to youth sports leagues, gymnastics to drop-in fitness classes. Families can come for lap swim or take the kids to a swim lesson; adults can use the gym or attend a class. It also offers program registration by season, membership passes, punch passes and reduced rates for residents. Seasonal expansions include multi-use courts and more space to accommodate growing needs.

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