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Breckenridge Colorado
Breckenridge Main Street in winter.

Breckenridge, Colorado

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Much like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its luxe ski resort, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. The former mining town is lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops and saloons.

Breck attracts visitors from around the world. It probably has the most places to eat out of any mountain town, so it’s easy to find a great meal or happy hour. The town is located at 9,600 feet in Summit County. The population was 4,540 in 2010.

Downtown Breckenridge CO Main Street
Downtown Breckenridge. Photo: Av9

Breckenridge is close to I-70, Denver, and other big ski resorts. There is no shortage of recreation around town. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding are just a few of the things to do. In the summer it’s a paradise, especially with the resort turning into a fun park.

History

It’s an old mining town that was established in 1859 at 9,600 feet above sea level. The town was named after the U.S. Vice President at the time, in hopes of charming the government go get a post office, which was a success.

Historic District, Colorado
Historic District, Colorado. Photo: Steven Martin

It’s a national historic district, which is clearly visible in the beautiful Victorian buildings around town. There are numerous museums to learn about Breck’s interesting past.

Main Attractions

Breckenridge Ski Resort – In the winter there is world class skiing and snowboarding at Breck. In the summer the resort has a Fun Park, with activities like an alpine slide and mountain biking.

Breckenridge Town Aerial View from Peak 6 Ski Resort
Aerial view of Breckenridge from atop Peak 6. Photo: DReifGalaxyM31

During the summer, the resort turns into Breckenridge Fun Park. Filled with rides and activities that every age can enjoy, this park is a great place to spend your summer holiday. One of the biggest perks to Breck is that it stays comfortably cool during the summer months.

Recreation

Camping:

  • The closest campgrounds are north at Lake Dillon.
  • South on US 9 leads you over the Hoosier Pass toward Fairplay. Kite Lake CG is located in the woods northwest of Alma. Take Buckskin St/Co Rd 8 from town 5 miles back to lake.
  • Read about the camping near Breckenridge, around Summit County.
Breckenridge Colorado Spring Panorama
Breckenridge spring panorama. Photo: Something Original

Fishing:

  • Blue River is a blue ribbon river, which flows through town into Maggie Pond around Peak 8. It’s excellent trout fishing in the most convenient location.
  • Dillon Reservoir to the north offers a variety of fishing, including bass, crappie, catfish and trout.
  • Read about the lakes and rivers to fish near Breckenridge.

Hiking:

  • Read about the hiking trails near Breckenridge.

Accommodations



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Hotels and Lodging:

  • Grand Colorado on Peak 8 – luxury 3 star ski-in/ski-out
  • One Ski Hill Place – luxury 4 star ski-in/ski-out
  • Read about the best hotels in Breckenridge.
  • Read about 4 and 5 star luxury hotels in Breckenridge.

Special Events

Jan – Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines – Dubbed as one of the best beer festivals in the United States, this unique spin on the traditional beer fest features heavy hitting ABV beers, held in mid January.

Jan – Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships – Sixteen teams from around the world compete to make the best snow sculptures from 20-ton blocks of snow. It’s held in mid to late January with five days of sculpting and five days of spectator viewings of the finished art.

Jul – Breckenridge July Art Festival – Nationally recognized art fest held over Fourth of July Weekend on South Main Street, offering free admission.

Jul – Breckenridge Summer Beer Fest – What better way to spend a summer Saturday than at elevation sipping on craft beer in one of Colorado’s coolest mountain towns. This single day beer romp is held in mid July.

Aug – Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival – Ranked among the top art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist, it features more than 100 top quality artists from around the United States, held in early August.

Sep – Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival – Another of the country’s top art festivals held over Labor Day Weekend on North Main Street in downtown.

Sep – Breck Film Fest – It’s a flagship event and one of the oldest film festivals in the country. More than 100 films from over 30 filmmakers are showcased at this can’t miss event in mid September.

Oct – Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival – Three day party in downtown Breckenridge showcasing Colorado’s incredible distilling scene, held in mid October.

Dec – Ullr Fest – Boost your winter spirits with this four day event dedicated to the mythical God of Winter, held in mid January.

Main Street.
Winter night.
Summertime.
Ice Sculpture Festival.
Shops in downtown.
Horse carriage heads down main street.
Main Street Station.
The Dredge - Steaks & Ale.
The Swiss Haven Restaurant.
Absinthe Bar.
Whale's Tale.
Crepes A La Cart.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Mountain Vibe.
Shops on Main Street.
Go to Eric's for a "Gigantor" size pizza.
Kava Cafe.
Three Cowboys - "They all agreed, the trail is that way."
Steak & Rib.
Jade Garden.
Extreme Pizza.
Local liquor store and market.
Briar Rose Bar Restaurant.
Soda Creek Restaurant & Saloon.
Fatty's Pizzeria & Pasta.
Moe's Original BBQ.
Court House.
Stella's Hungry Horse.
Space Cowboy Far Out Gifts.
Shops.
More shops.
Breckenridge Brewery.
Four Seasons Plaza.
Rocks.
Breckenridge Distillery Tasting Room.
Breckenridge Distillery truck.
Breckenridge Main Street in winter.

Activities near Breckenridge

Amusement:

  • Gold Runner Alpine Coaster

Biking/Hiking:

  • Wheeler Trail

Escape Rooms:

  • Escape Room Breckenridge
  • Mountain Time Escape Rooms

Federal Lands:

  • Lake Dillon (9mi)
  • Mohawk Lakes (11mi)
  • Pike National Forest
  • White River National Forest

Kayaking/SUP:

  • Breckenridge Kayak Park

Landmarks:

  • Blue River

Mine Tours:

  • Country Boy Mine Tour (2mi)
  • Washington Gold & Silver Mine (2mi)

Museums:

  • Barney Ford House Museum
  • Edwin Carter Museum
  • Red, White & Blue Fire Museum

Scenic Drives:

  • Boreas Pass
  • Georgia Pass
  • Hoosier Pass

Ski Areas:

  • Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort (19mi)
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort
  • Copper Mountain Ski Resort (17mi)
  • Keystone Ski Resort (14mi)
  • Loveland Ski Area (25mi)
  • Vail Ski Resort (38mi)

Sleigh Rides:

  • Country Boy Mine Monster Truck Sleigh Rides (2mi)

Snow Tubing:

  • Country Boy Mine Extreme Sledding (2mi)
  • Frisco Adventure Park (10mi)

Snowbiking:

  • Roger’s Snowbike Rentals

Towns:

  • Alma (17mi)
  • Blue River (5mi)
  • Copper Mountain (17mi)
  • Dillon (15mi)
  • Fairplay (22mi)
  • Frisco (10mi)
  • Keystone (14mi)
  • Silverthorne (14mi)
  • Vail (38mi)

Transportation:

  • Blue Sky Limo DIA Airport Shuttle
  • Summit Express Airport Shuttle
  • Summit Stage

Whitewater Rafting:

  • Blue River Rafting

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