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Featured activities in Breckenridge

Activities in Breckenridge

The town of Breckenridge, CO is old for a mountain town, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in November of 2009. The town offers several history museums and tours through the town and mine, giving visitors a look back into the heyday of Colorado's mining boom. It also offers one of the most popular ski resorts in the country.

Summer in Breckenridge offers a whole different set of activities: hiking, biking, fishing, climbing—these are just a few of the adventures awaiting the outdoor enthusiast. The town offers a Summer Fun Park, an alpine slide, golfing, horseback riding, and more. With all the activities offered, you are sure to find something that suits your fancy.

Breckenridge’s art district is definitely worth experiencing. The town features a pedestrian-friendly area with outdoor art galleries and open studios. Local artists and visiting artists offer workshops and demonstrations. If you find accommodations in Breckenridge near downtown, most of these places are within walking distance.

Here are just a few of the Breckendridge activities awaiting you:

Skiing

During the winter and early spring months, ski enthusiasts flock to Breckenridge. From Nordic skiing to terrain parks, Breckenridge has it all.

River Rafting

During the summer months, river trips top our list of things to do. With a short drive you have access to any type of river trip imaginable. Colorado is home to the Arkansas and Colorado Rivers, as well as Clear Creek, Eagle, and Blue Rivers.

Hiking

The stunning mountain peaks of Colorado's great outdoors provide the perfect atmosphere for hiking. The higher elevations stay cool during the summer, and most trail heads conveniently start in downtown Breckenridge.

Golf

Breckenridge has the only municipality in the world with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. With 27 holes in the Upper Blue Mountain Valley, this course truly defines mountain golfing.

Horseback Riding

In Breckenridge you’ll find horseback rides, wagon rides, and dinner rides, all offering fresh mountain air and beautiful Colorado scenery.

Upcoming events

  • Ullr Fest

    January 8-14, 2012

    Ullr Fest is Breckenridge's outrageous annual winter festival. Horned Viking hats are commonplace this week. Ullr is the winter god in Norse Mythology. Enthusiastic locals and visitors participate in a parade and wacky Viking-themed competitions.

  • International Snow Sculpture Championships

    January 24 - February 5, 2012

    15 teams from 11 countries spend five days sculpting enormous blocks of snow into magical winter masterpieces. The sculptures stay up for a week after, weather permitting, for free public viewing.

  • Mardi Gras

    February 18-21, 2012

    New Orleans isn't the only place to find masks, boas, and beads for Mardis Gras. Celebrate this year in Breckenridge with parties, music, and food. The revelry spans four days.

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Snow report


Breckenridge (Updated: 2/2/2012)

  • New snow (Cumulative):
  • Past 24 hours: 0 inches
  • Base Depth: 29 - 46 inches
  • Terrain:
  • Trails Open: 133 of 155
  • Lifts Open: 29 of 31
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