Top 5 Things To Love About Breckenridge
Breckenridge, Colorado is one of the most beautiful mountain paradise locations in Colorado. In addition to its famous ski and snowboarding scene, Breckenridge is rich with fascinating history, exciting dining and nightlife, and world-class trails to explore all year long. Here are the top five reasons why we love Breckenridge, CO!
Skiing And Snowboarding
Right off the bat, we have to mention Breck’s incredible winter sports scene. Skier and snowboarders will rejoice in glorious powder days at the Breckenridge Resort. With 2,908 acres of skiable terrain and 187 trails spread across five peaks, there’s a near-overwhelming amount of space to enjoy on your skis or snowboard. And, with a season spanning from November through May, plenty of time to enjoy it too! Check out the Breckenridge Resort website for up-to-day mountain conditions.
Hiking & Biking Trails
Once the snow melts, it’s time to swap your skis for hiking shoes and/or a mountain bike. Although winter views in Breck are certainly stunning, the mountains turn into living works of art from spring through fall. In late spring and early summer, you’ll find trails across mountainsides and valleys blanketed in colorful wildflowers. Throughout the summer there are also plenty of trails leading to hidden waterfalls that will leave your jaw justifiably dropped. And finally, the hiking and biking season ends with fall, where Colorado’s signature aspen trees turn Breckenridge from a green alpine paradise into a literal golden slice of heaven. For more information on Breckenridge hiking and biking trails to hit in any season, check out AllTrails.com.
Shopping And Dining
Between runs down the ski slopes or time on the trails, there’s more fun to be had with Breckenridge’s exquisite shopping and dining options. Starting with shopping, Breck’s colorful Main Street has more than 200 stores to choose from. You’ll find handcrafted jewelry, quaint antiques, stylish clothing, top-tier sporting goods, mountain-inspired artwork, and much more! As for the Breckenridge dining experience, foodies will rejoice with the superb quality and variety of culinary offerings around town. In fact, the only problem with eating in Breckenridge is that everywhere is so good that you’ll struggle to narrow down your option to one spot! To see a full list of Breckenridge restaurants and shopping areas, head to the Breckenridge tourism website.
Deep Mining History
Just as with many other Colorado mountain town, Breckenridge has a fascinating and extensive mining history. In fact, many of the buildings along Main Street date back to Breckenridge’s early mining days in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s no wonder that Breck boomed to become the fine town it is today as the town’s mines have been credited with producing more than a million ounces of gold. Among that gold, a massive 13.5-pound single nugget was excavated in 1887 by miners, Tom Groves and Harry Lytton. Known today as “Tom’s Baby,” it remains the largest single piece of gold to ever come out of Colorado. And that’s just the tip of the town’s fascinating mining history. Be sure to tour Breckenridge’s famous Country Boy Mine, or read Breck’s full mining timeline to learn more.
Exciting Annual Events
Last but not least, Breckenridge plays hosts to list of fabulous and varied annual events. All events here bring the community together in a wonderful way that’s enjoyable to locals and visitors alike. Some of the more popular events are the Breckenridge Wine Classic in September, the International Snow Sculpture Championships in January, and the Ullr Fest in December. The latter is a particularly unique event in which all townsfolk and tourists are invited to don Viking hats and celebrate all things snow in honor of Ullr, the Norse god of snow. It may sound a little strange, but it’s something that everyone in town has a blast at each and every year! Check out the Breckenridge Events Calendar for more exciting events!
And that’s it for our top five things to love about Breckenridge! You can learn more about things to do in this scenic mountain town by checking out our Breckenridge Area and Activities Guide. Also, be sure to solidify your perfect Colorado vacation by booking one of our Breckenridge vacation homes!