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Visit Breckenridge, Colorado
Colorado's favorite mountain town.
Ski five peaks, walk a Victorian Main Street lined with 160 shops and restaurants, raft the Blue River and discover why Breck has been drawing people in since the gold rush of 1859.
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A Perfect Day
One Day in Breckenridge
Morning
Croissants at La Francaise on Main Street, then ride the BreckConnect Gondola free to the base of Peak 8 — hike or just take in the Ten Mile Range.
Afternoon
Tour and taste at Breckenridge Distillery (the world's highest), or rent a bike and ride the paved Blue River Trail south toward Frisco.
Evening
Farm-fresh dinner at Hearthstone in the 1883 Kaiser House, then a drink at the Gold Pan Saloon — one of the oldest bars west of the Mississippi.
Things To Do
Five peaks and a gold-rush Main Street
2,908 skiable acres across five interconnected peaks, a Victorian Main Street with 160 shops and restaurants, and a free gondola that connects them — Breck does more per square mile than almost anywhere in the state.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Five peaks, 2,908 acres and a vertical drop of nearly 3,400 feet — one of North America's most popular ski areas.
Historic Main Street
A half-mile of 1880s storefronts — 160 shops, restaurants and galleries between the Blue River and the ski base.
Breckenridge Distillery
The world's highest distillery — bourbon, vodka and rum tours and tastings at 9,600 feet.
BreckConnect Gondola
Free year-round gondola from town to Peak 8 — hiking, biking and sightseeing at the top, no lift ticket needed.
Blue River Trail & Biking
Paved rec path from Breck to Frisco along the Blue River — easy riding with mountain views the whole way.
Quandary Peak (14,265 ft)
The closest fourteener to Breck and one of the most popular first-timers' 14ers in the state — 7 miles round trip.
Where To Stay
Sleep at the base
Ski-in boutiques, slopeside condos, a grand lodge and Main Street inns — Breck's lodging ranges from adventure-forward to classic mountain luxury.
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
Check today's lowest price →Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge
Check today's lowest price →Fireside Inn
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Sleep in the high country
Slopeside condos, mountain cabins and national forest campgrounds at 9,600 feet.
Cabins around Breckenridge
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Browse rentals →Tiger Run RV Resort
Directions →Dispersed & forest camping
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Where To Eat
From the Gold Pan to fine dining
Farm-fresh game in a Victorian parlor, artisan pizza in a mining cabin, the oldest bar west of the Mississippi, and 160 restaurants in between — Breck eats as well as it skis.
Hearthstone Restaurant
Directions →Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon
Directions →Modis
Directions →Downstairs at Eric's
Directions →Gold Pan Saloon
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Shop Local
Take Breckenridge home
A half-mile of Victorian storefronts — 160 shops from French bakeries to fly outfitters, all independently owned.
La Francaise French Bakery
Directions →Mountain Outfitters
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Nearby Towns
Summit County and beyond
Breckenridge sits at the southern end of Summit County — Frisco, Dillon, Keystone and Vail are all within a short drive.