Fraser, Colorado
Fraser is a town of 1,405 people in Grand County, Colorado, founded in 1871.
Why visit Fraser
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ski Idlewild, Winter Park Resort and Cozens Ranch House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average -1°F, and about 143 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fraser
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fraser
The Town of Fraser is a Statutory Town located in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,400 at the 2020 United States census, a +14.38% increase since the 2010 United States census. The town is situated in Middle Park in the valley of the Fraser River along U.S. Highway 40. Its location northwest of Winter Park, the location of a popular ski resort, has provided growth in recent years with new condominium and other real estate developments.
From the Wikipedia article Fraser, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
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Museums and landmarks2
Cozens Ranch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes35
Wake n' Bacon
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.2 mi
78415 US Highway 40, Winter Park
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Charlie's Frozen Treat Shop
Ice cream · 1.4 mi
Mo off; Tu-Th 14:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-19:30
Carvers Daytime Eatery And Bar
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
78259 US-40, Winter Park
Mo-Su 08:00-14:00
23 more on the map.
History
Fraser was incorporated in 1953. A post office called Fraser has been in operation since 1876. The town derives its name from Reuben Frazer, a pioneer settler.
From the History section of Fraser, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser - Winter Park Area
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
108 North Zerex Street, Fraser
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Bernard of Montjoux Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
275 East Rendezvous Road, Fraser
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Healthcare1
Map of Fraser
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | -1°F | 1.9 in | 24.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 2°F | 1.4 in | 24.7 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 11°F | 1.8 in | 19.4 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 18.6 in |
| May | 62°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 33°F | 1.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 38°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 37°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 21°F | 1.6 in | 9.5 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 10°F | 1.4 in | 16.2 in |
| Dec | 31°F | -1°F | 1.7 in | 25.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fraser (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grand County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-01-15: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-10-17: East Troublesome Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-04-09: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Boulder 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Evergreen 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Breckenridge 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Golden 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Superior 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Arvada 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Louisville 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Fairmount 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Lakewood 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Westminster 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cozens Ranch Museum (Fraser,Colorado), Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FraserCO CozensRanchHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idlewild lodge, Darkshark0159 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winter Park, DebateLord at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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