Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Fairplay

Fairplay is a town in Colorado, United States, home to about 681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 museums. The must-see places are Mount Silverheels (16 km), Gemini Peak (18 km) and Mount Sherman (18 km).

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Fairplay, Colorado
Fairplay, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fairplay at a glance

Location
Colorado, United States
Population
about 681
Coordinates
39.2247° N, 106.0020° W
Places within 50 km
50 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Fairplay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fairplay: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fairplay

161 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fairplay. The closest is Mount Silverheels (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fairplay

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fairplay. The closest is Montgomery Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fairplay

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fairplay. The closest is Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fairplay

4 museums within 100 km of Fairplay. The closest is Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fairplay

2 parks within 100 km of Fairplay. The closest is Leadville National Fish Hatchery (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Fairplay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fairplay
  2. 16 km Mount Silverheels · viewpoint, Park
  3. 7 km Montgomery Dam · dam, Park
  4. 5 km Mount Bross · viewpoint, Park
  5. 15 km Gemini Peak · peak, Park
  6. 1 km Mount Sherman · viewpoint, Lake
  7. 18 km Back to Fairplay

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From travellers near Fairplay

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How to reach Fairplay

    All places near Fairplay by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fairplay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40161Mount Silverheels (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs722Montgomery Dam (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (28 km)
    Museums14Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (32 km)
    Parks12Leadville National Fish Hatchery (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fishhook Island (52 km)
    Waterfalls01North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (84 km)
    Churches01Cathedral Peak (96 km)

    Fairplay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fairplay?

    Mount Silverheels (viewpoint, about 16 km), Gemini Peak (peak, about 18 km), Mount Sherman (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mount Bross (viewpoint, about 19 km), Montgomery Dam (dam, about 19 km), Dyer Mountain (viewpoint, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fairplay?

    50 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 museum, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fairplay?

    Mount Silverheels, about 16 km by road; Gemini Peak (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fairplay?

    Montgomery Dam, about 19 km by road; Pacific Tarn (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fairplay?

    Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, about 28 km by road; Pike National Forest (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fairplay?

    Start in Fairplay, visit Mount Silverheels, then Montgomery Dam, then Mount Bross, then Gemini Peak, then Mount Sherman, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fairplay?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Fairplay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fairplay’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fairplay on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.