There is plenty to do on holiday in Keystone without a set of skis or a snowboard. A range of alternative ice and snow sports including skating, snow-shoeing, snow-mobiling, tubing, sleigh rides and even wine tasting are on offer. Relax in one of the many spas or coffee shops, reading a book by the fire. During summer, Keystone offers two championship golf courses making it one of the most respected golf resorts in the country. Other summer activities include mountain biking, fishing, horse riding and hiking.

English is the most common language but Spanish is often spoken in south-western states.

The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into 100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.

Over the Christmas period and Spring Break, the Keystone holiday resort and mountains can get overcrowded. The nightlife and shopping is not as good as many of the other nearby resorts.

Although not as well known for its nightlife as nearby Breckenridge or Vail, Keystone has its share of bars spread across the resort. The Goat is hallowed ground for regulars and boasts cheap beer specials on select nights of the week. Happy hour and live music draws a crowd at Parrot Eyes, and there's also live music to be heard at Snake River Saloon. The Last Lift Bar at the Dercum Mountain base is a popular stop, as is the Great Northern Brewery. Tenderfoot Lounge is a laid-back venue with piano entertainment, and Pizza on the Plaza is more action packed with a range of sports showing on their big-screen TVs. In River Run, the only nightclub, Green Man, stays open until 2am and attracts those seeking a big night out.

Keystone boasts some of the best restaurants in the area with a variety of dishes, ranging from seafood to steak, to enjoy on holiday. Top restaurants include Keystone Ranch, Der Fondue Chessel and Alpenglow Stube. An unusual option is to have dinner on a horse drawn sleigh ride, departing from Dercum Square. It is advisable to make all reservations in advance.

In the three Keystone villages there are shops catering for all ski and snowboarding needs while there on holiday. However, for anything else the resort is quite limited. Keystone Sports in River Run and Mountain House rent out equipment and sell resort memorabilia, and there are also a couple of clothing, jewellery and souvenir stores in Keystone. General stores sell products for self-catering holiday visitors and the nearby town of Dillon has a small shopping complex with more variety. The town of Frisco, further on, has a wider selection still.