A Brief History of Breckenridge: What Color Do You Like Your Gold?
Linda Kay Peterson pointed to the mountains as we stood outside the Breckenridge Welcome Center. “Look at the Ten Mile Range,” she said, “because that is the genesis of our…
Breckenridge Oktoberfest
In Breckenridge, Colorado autumn is the season for cooler temperatures, brilliant fall colors and, come the third weekend in September, Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Also known as BRECKTOBERFEST! The tradition of hosting…
Breck’s Wildlife Preserve: Cool As a Cucumber
Cucumber Gulch Wildlife Preserve You’d be forgiven for assuming that between the cozy mountain town and the snow-packed slopes, there isn’t much else in Breck. But you’d be wrong. Between…
National Repertory Orchestra: Making Music in Breckenridge
When Indiana University music major David Waldman heard that his 10-minute private violin audition won him a spot in the National Repertory Orchestra, the first thing he thought was that…
Historic Breckenridge: Explore Its Victorian Heritage
Historic Breckenridge, Colorado, well-known as a four-season playground for outdoor enthusiasts, takes its history seriously. The core area of the town itself is a National Historic District. The Breckenridge Welcome…
Outdoor Traditions
During the long nights of winter, nowhere does the full moon shine brighter than in Colorado’s high country. Tucked away from city lights, the silvery moon hangs like a lantern…
Sawmill Trail Breckenridge
The Sawmill Trail is just a few steps from downtown Breckenridge at the bottom of the Snowflake lift. An easy hike that is kid friendly and takes about an hour…
The O2 Lounge: Get a Whiff of This
With the possible exception of people sitting around hooked up to oxygen hoses, there’s not much about the O2 Lounge that looks like a hospital. It’s an odd sight, really,…
One Ski Hill Place: Luxury in Breckenridge
Downtown Breckenridge is the pride of Colorado mountain towns, offering a wonderful main street, fine dining, and shopping galore. Home to festivals and celebrations year round, the mountain community is…
Explore Breckenridge in Summer for Even More Outdoor Fun
Most people plan travel to Breckenridge, Colorado to enjoy the thrill of the ski slopes, but the summer is also an excellent time to visit this mountain community. Once the…
Summit County: Colorado’s Affordable Ski Destination
It can be expensive for a family to go skiing, especially in resort-rich Colorado. Kim and Ben Amiot know that all too well. Every winter the Columbia, Mo., couple journeys…
International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge
A shotgun start on Jan. 22, 2013, will signal the start of the annual International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, Colorado. Sixteen snow-carving teams from around the world will create…
Breckenridge Hotels – Just Steps From The Ski Lifts
Breckenridge Ski Resort is huge – with 31 chairlifts, four peaks covering 2,358 acres, and 155 trails, there is something for every level of skier. Besides quantity, Breckenridge is known…
Restaurants in Breckenridge Have Beef, Bass, and Booze
If you find yourself in Breckenridge on your Colorado vacation, then you’re probably there to hit the slopes and not the restaurants. Despite this fact, you will undoubtedly need to…
Dreaming of a Stay in Breckenridge
Breckenridge is one of the premiere ski spots in the state and probably the reason your Colorado vacation has brought you there. If that’s the case then there are several…
Experience Breckenridge Restaurants Year-Round
Founded by prospectors in the mid 1800s, Breckenridge has since grown into a charming mountain community that is known for welcoming winter sports enthusiasts. Yet the things to do in…