The Town
Enjoy a brief visual tour of Breckenridge, a reclaimed Victorian mining town presenting the ultimate in sports, food, shopping and lifestyle.
Location: Breckenridge is located two hours west of Denver International Airport via Interstate 70 and Colorado 9 southbound. It is located two and one-half hours northwest of Colorado Springs via U.S. 24 and Colorado 9 northbound.
Elevation: 9,603 feet above sea level!
Our history and our future!
Founded in 1859, Breckenridge is the oldest continually occupied community in the Colorado mountains. Its past includes gold and silver mining, dredge boats, the itinerant preacher John Lewis Dyer, gunfights in the middle of Main Street, a daring daylight robbery by Pug Ryan and his band of desperados, the discovery of Colorado's largest gold nugget just a few miles outside of town and of course, skiing since the 1960's. The 138 year old Victorian town includes one of the state's largest Historic districts, with 254 registered buildings, including the Carter Museum.
Climate: The average summer daytime temperature is between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit; evening lows average between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is low. During the winter months, daytime highs might reach only 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but our proximity to the sun coupled with our "rare air" and abundant reflective snow call for "layering" clothes. Several lighter layers that can be taken off and put back on are the best way to dress for winter. Night-time temperatures can drop below zero. Snowfall might vary from year to year, but snowmaking at Breckenridge Ski Resort assists Mother Nature in providing excellent ski conditions from early season through the winter.
Victorian mining era transformation
Summer: In the summer, Breckenridge opens the Jack Nicklaus designed municipal golf course. The 40 mile paved bike path that extends to Vail is a breathtaking ride. There are more than 200 miles of back country hiking and biking trails in the Arapahoe National Forest. The SuperSlide and SuperChair are fun for the whole family. Don't forget rafting, fly fishing, 4-wheelin', horseback riding and, of course . . . shopping! Classical concerts for 2 months during the summer with the Breckenridge Music Festival.
Breckenridge boasts several skating facilities
Amenities: Breckenridge offers more than 200 bars, restaurants, retail shops and galleries for every taste. Night life is generally casual, ranging from intimate bistros to larger-venue clubs with live music and dancing. There is also an abundance of lodging choices to suit all budgets, from quaint bed and breakfast establishments to private residence and state-of-the-art hotels, with total accommodations for up to 23,000 persons. Meeting and conference facilities are available for small groups or hundreds of conference-goers.
The Alpine Slide at Peak 8
The county seat of Summit County is in Breckenridge, embodying the town's political involvement.
Lake Dillon - 5 miles north for sailing and fishing.
Colorado Mountain College offers fully accredited courses and well as continuing adult education.
The area has miles of paved bike paths
The historic Father Dyer Community Church
Cross Country Skiing at the Breckenridge Nordic Center
Nationally affiliated banking services
Guided fishing expeditions are available
Balloon rides over the ski area.
Ski Resort: Breckenridge Ski Resort boasts the largest ski resort in Summit County with 4 interconnected mountains and a total of 2,000 skiable acres. The 1999/2000 lift ticket price is $55 peak price, with early season, late season and multi-day ticket variables. Also, since its purchase by Vail Resorts, Breckenridge is sister ski area to Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek, with combined lift tickets available for all four.
The area offers several well-equipped medical centers
ENJOY THE KINGDOM OF BRECKENRIDGE!