Breckenridge Attractions

Activities in Breckenridge

Make no mistake about it, Breckenridge is a ski and ride kind of town. However, what many people don't know is that off the mountain the winter adventure is boundless. From dog sledding and snowmobiling to dinner sleigh rides, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, there's plenty to entertain when you're not on the slopes..

But don't forget about the summer! The warm-weather months in Breckenridge are irresistable, with stunning Rocky Mountain scenery, moderate temperatures and bluebird skies. Five world-class golf courses are at your doorstep, while nearby rivers delight visitors with the challenges of whitewater rafting and fly-fishing.

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Events in Breckenridge

Nearly any time of year, visitors are sure to be entertained by one of Breckenridge's many colorful events and festivals. The New Year kicks-off with Ullr Fest, an infamously wacky homage to the Norse god of snow, Ullr. Soon after, the town welcomes the annual International Snow Sculpture Championships a magical one-of-a-kind event featuring aristans from around the globe, as they carve 12-ton blocks of snow into whimsical works of art.

Summertime events start Pre-Memorial Day and extend into the colorful fall season. Highlights include the Breckenridge Festival of Film, an independent celebration of the arts, The Genuine Jazz Festival, Main Street Station World Market, Main Street Art Fair and more.

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The Town of Breckenridge

Unlike many ski resorts that have to fabricate their character brick by brick, Breckenridge is the oldest town in Summit County and still sports a good deal of its original Victorian architecture. Designated as a National Historic District, and the largest Historic District in Colorado, the former mining boom town's Main Street is lined with more than 250 quaint buildings that house upscale boutiques, fine galleries, gourmet restaurants and hip nightclubs. The fun and friendly microbreweries, music venues and wine bars that line Main Street draw a diverse come-as-you-are crowd of twenty-somethings, young professionals, retirees and nouveau-hippie snowboarders of all ages.

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The Mountain

With its four interconnected mountains, the Breckenridge Ski Area serves up more than 2,400 acres of terrain striped by nearly 150 trails, from beginner slopes to grueling expert chutes. Snowboarders know Breckenridge as a rider's paradise, with four state-of-the-art terrain parks and four pipes to choose from.

The first ski area to open its arms to snowboarders, Breckenridge regularly hosts major competitions, including the AST Mountain Dew Sports Tour and the Chevy Truck US Grand Prix. The resort also lies within easy reach of four more skiing and boarding hotspots at Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Loveland, making it an ideal base camp for visitors who want to explore all the legendary powder that Summit County has to offer.

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