| BRECKENRIDGE GUIDE |
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| About Breckenridge |
Breckenridge Colorado is a 149 year-old quaint Victorian town located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, offering excellent winter activities including skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh ridges and snowmobiling. The Breckenridge Ski Resort is currently the most popular ski resort in the United States. Summer in Breckenridge attracts many outdoor enthusiasts to its hiking, back country trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing, mountain biking, golf, rafting, horseback riding and nearby Lake Dillon for boating.
Once a gold mining town, Breckenridge is rich in the history of the old mining era that is still evident within its store fronts, bars, Victorian architecture and the stories that keep the legend alive. |
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| Top Breckenridge Attractions |
Breckenridge Ski Resort - Now considered the most popular resort in the United States, the Breckenridge Ski Resort, with an average of 25 feet of snow each year, offers a wide variety of activities including downhill skiing, snow boarding, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and snowshoeing. For more details call (877) 864-0868.
Breckenridge Free Ride Park - This is a free ride stunt park and one of the first five parks permitted on public lands in the nation. There are approximately ten features from raised ramps to log rides and jumps for mountain bikers. Phone: (970) 547-3155.
Breckenridge Recreation Center - The Breckenridge Recreation Center is a great place to spend the day and offers something for everyone. This 69,000 square foot fully equipped recreation center offering many indoor activities from free weights to climbing walls and basketball courts. Phone: (970) 453-1734.
Breckenridge Welcome Center - The Breckenridge Welcome Center is a great resource that will provide you with everything you want to know about Breckenridge. There is an information center and interactive exhibits about Breckenridge. Phone: (970) 453-6018 or (877) 864-0868.
Kayak Park - This fun 1800-foot whitewater kayak park, that opens from April to August, includes splash rocks, eddie pools, play waves and s-curves.
Gold Run Nordic Centers - Enjoy 20 groomed kilometers of skating and classic trails, back country touring, snowshoe trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Phone: 970-547-7889.
Stephen C. West Ice Arena - Try skating on the indoor ice arena or on the outdoor ice rink. Skate rentals are available. Phone: (970) 547-9974.
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| Breckenridge Dining - View Official Dining Guide |
Breckenridge offers a huge variety of dining options from casual cafes and burger joints to upscale fine dining. Downtown Breckenridge offers cuisine from American, Mexico, Japan, Italy and France. There are also several wine bars and pubs scattered through-out the town. The following are some of our favorites and some of Breckenridge's finest.
Top of the World Restaurant. 970-453-9300 -
Good food, atmosphere and view.
Steak and Rib of Breckenridge (970) 453-0063 - Outstanding food and excellent service. .
Downstairs at Eric's (970) 453-1401 - Great family restaurant with good food and service.
Hearthstone Restaurant 970 453 1148- A restaurant with wonderful food and good service
Swiss Haven Restaurant (970)453-6969. Authentic Swiss cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Serves a delicious cheese fondue. . |
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| Breckenridge Shopping and Retail Plazas |
Breckenridge is a shoppers paradise with over 200 shops, boutiques and art galleries all located within in the heart of the town.
Town Square Mall - Sells unique women's apparel, clothing and gifts.
Turquoise Lady. Beautiful locally made turquoise jewelry.
Merchant - Packed with specialty foods, coffees and gifts.
Swan Mountain Christmas - No town is complete without a Christmas store and this one is one of the best. Fabulous gifts and decorations.
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Getting to Breckenridge - Get Direction to Breckenridge |
| Breckenridge is located two hours west of the Denver International Airport. To get to Breckenridge from the airport, you will cross the Continental Divide by driving through the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel or via US 6 (Loveland Pass) which exits I-70 at the tunnel and reconnects at Silverthorne on the west side. Breckenridge is located two and one-half hours northwest of the Colorado Springs Airport and can be reached by a scenic drive that crosses the well maintained Ute, Wilkerson and Hoosier passes. The town of Breckenridge offers free public transportation around the town and throughout the county. |
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