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A Guide to Christmas Dinner in Winter Park, CO

Have you been wanting to have an incredible winter getaway that will offer your family a stunning holiday season? If so, make your way to Winter Park this Christmas. Winter Park is one of the top winter destinations here in Colorado and will offer you tons of fun. In between all of your winter outings including skiing in the area you will want to plan out your Christmas dinner. This activity is always important for families celebrating the holiday. Winter Park offers a few restaurants that provide either dine in services or take-out. This is a great way to try the local cuisine while celebrating the holidays. Here is how to enjoy Christmas dinner right here in Winter Park this year:

Dining In for Christmas in Winter Park

Treat you and your family to a wonderful meal out on the town for Christmas right here in Winter Park. Restaurants typically do not remain open for the holiday, but you can find a select few that will do so. We have done the heavy lifting to find you the finest restaurants to check out on Christmas for dinner. Most visitors spend their winter in Winter Park to enjoy the winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding over at Winter Park Resort. Their slopes are second to none and you can easily lose track of time during the day.

On Christmas Day, their onsite restaurant, Sunspot, will offer a Christmas Day brunch that lasts until 2:30 PM. This is not your usual brunch, as it comes complete with a variety of fanciful items such as short rib pappardelle and more casual entrees such as waffles. While this may not be dinner, it is a great way for you and your family to enjoy your meal together on Christmas. Even better is that this meal is a buffet so you can load your plate up high and indulge yourself in all of the delicious treats. The Christmas Day Brunch at Sunspot runs from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM with reservations required in advance.

Sunspot also features a dinner buffet that evening where you can enjoy a fine dinner meal. This incredible meal features a carving station where you can enjoy ham and other protein options that are freshly carved. There is a variety of veggies, sides, soups, salads, and more. The dessert bar has everything that your sweet tooth will be satisfied with too. Reservations are required for the dinner buffet and include a gondola ride with your entry.

Ordering Take-Out in Winter Park

If enjoying a fine dining meal at a local restaurant is not in the cards for you and your family, you can always order take-out to bring back to your vacation rental. Whenever you think of take-out, your mind may take you to quite a few options, including pizza. There is nothing easier than ordering up your favorite pizza and enjoying it with the family back home. You can continue with this tradition right here in Winter Park and without having to rely on the cheap chains.

A favorite joint here in Winter Park for pizza is always Hernando’s Pizza Pub. Their location has been rated one of the best pizza spots in the region for good reason. You will find that their pizzas are always made fresh and with top quality ingredients. You will also find quite a few different sides too such as wings and cheese bread to make your order a full meal for Christmas. Hernando’s Pizza Pub can get busy in the winter when the ski season is in full swing right around the holidays. Make sure to place your order in advance so they have enough time to prepare it for you.

Prepare a Meal at Your Vacation Rental

There is no better time for family time than making your own meal back at your vacation rental. Our properties have the best features, including spacious kitchen areas that will make sure you have all the room needed to make your meal. Full-size appliances will allow you to bake all of your entrees and sides at once making it easy. Extended countertops provide room to lay out all of your ingredients for planning. Dining room tables allow everyone in the family to sit down and enjoy the meal together. You simply will not find an easier way to continue your family tradition when away from home.

Book Your Stay in Winter Park

Our vacation rentals can be found in the best parts of Winter Park and right by the slopes. You will have a holiday adventure like no other especially when enjoying Christmas dinner together. Book one of our Colorado Mountain homes for rent now!

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