From its legendary ski terrain to its historic Main Street, Breckenridge unites both visitors and locals with their shared passion for embracing life's best moments. It is home to five distinct peaks and a wide range of terrain, from beginner to expert, which makes this visually stunning ski mountain so desirable. But Breck is so much more than that... it's a true mountain town, complete with a welcoming community of locals.
Fun Facts
Breckenridge has the largest historic district in the state, with 300 historic structures. Parts of Dumb and Dumber were filmed in Breckenridge. Their arrival in "Aspen" actually took place on Main Street in Breckenridge. It has a higher altitude than Aspen meaning it was more likely to be snow-covered in late spring, when filming occurred.
Recommended Activities
Boasting five peaks, 2,908 skiable acres, 187 trails, four terrain parks and the tallest chairlift in North America, Breckenridge Ski Resort offers unforgettable skiing and riding for all ability levels. It combines unique character with unmatched terrain and impeccable service to stand out from the rest, which understandably makes it one of the best ski resorts in Colorado.
Explore the historic side of Breckenridge through a wide range of tours. Choose from haunted tours where you can visit the town's original cemetery or pan for gold at old gold mining sites while learning about Breckenridge's mining history. Click here to view the full list of historic tours and museums.
Hiking
When it comes to hiking, Breck has it all- from beginner strolls to advanced treks! Experience hikes near cascading waterfalls, endless fields of wildflowers, or serene alpine lakes. Click here to view the ten most popular hiking trails Breckenridge has to offer.
Mountain Biking
With hundreds of miles of trails, Breckenridge gives riders of all abilities the chance to experience stunning scenery and challenging rides. Click here to view the top mountain biking trails.
This is one of the best group activities to do in the summer and will make a splash during any vacation. While you can’t actually raft in Breckenridge, Colorado, it’s the perfect basecamp to kick-off any whitewater rafting trip. The best part- anyone can go rafting! Each trip is customized by age, ability level and sense of adventure.
The Breckenridge Golf Course is situated in the breathtaking, glacier-sculpted upper Blue River Valley with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. It is the only maintained Jack Nicklaus designed 27-hole course. Visiting golfers enjoy hitting the ball further and straighter than at lower elevations.
Recommended Lodging
This rock resort hotel at the base of Peak 8 provides luxurious ski in/ ski out convenience and access to activities in town via direct gondola, and on the mountain.
Photo Courtesy of One Ski Hill Place
Recommended Dining
Great pizza, generous portions, and a locals sports bar with late night slices- what more can you ask for?
Breck's best happy hour with BOGO apps and martini's. Fresh seasonal ingredients in a sophisticated dining style.
Snowmelt craft spirits and farm fresh food.
Signature Events
This food and wine festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard with an array of decadent wines to sip on. So the palette doesn't get lonely, small dishes are available a la carte and pair perfectly with their respective wine pairing.
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Internationally acclaimed snow sculptures flock from all over the world one a year to Breckenridge to compete in a three-day sculpting competition. After judging is complete, the public is able to view each design and awe in their beauty for two weeks.
We know many Front Range residents enjoy recreating in the mountains of Colorado, but have you ever considered buying a home in your favorite vacation destination, like Breckenridge? Our company, WK Real Estate, is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a powerful network of over 500 top real estate companies with 130,000 sales associates, in over 70 countries. Through our connections with this global network, we can introduce you to an excellent, experienced real estate professional in your areas of interest. Buying a second home is an exciting opportunity and our partners will able to help you research and determine if this kind of a purchase is right for you. To get this process started, please contact WK's Relocation Department or your favorite WK associate and tell us the areas you may be interested in purchasing. We would like to thank our LeadingRE affiliates, Breckenridge Associates Real Estate, for providing these amazing recommendations!