Settled in 1859 by gold prospectors, Breckenridge is a charming, historic town in Summit County, CO. I loved seeing the old homes and walking the back alleys to find charming buildings near downtown. The main street has some great historic, brick buildings which houses restaurants,cafes, bars and shops. Make sure take time to walk and explore!
In addition to the skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing in the winter, there is hiking, biking, river rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, golf and tennis during the rest of the year. But in addition to the regular outdoor activities, there is much more to do while in town.
There is also a new E-Ride clectric bike share program that you can use when in town.
Check out the website of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance for information on their saloon and haunted tours, miner’s hikes, local museums, historic sites and more.
Breckenridge Backstage Theatre: Visit the website of this local theater to see their current performance schedule. They offer productions in the Summer as well as throughout the Fall and Winter season.
Other cultural events include the Breckenridge Film Festival, founded in 1981, that happens the third weekend in September. You can also attend concerts by the National Repertory Orchestra in June and July.
Foodies will enjoy the Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival, held in late July of each year. There is also the Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival in mid-July and the Breckenridge Wine Classic in August. Breckenridge Hogfest for bourbon and bacon is also a popular event each August/September.
Breckenridge International Festival of Arts: This annual festival runs in mid-August and offers a variety of performances, exhibitions, screenings, workshops and talks in the area of music, film, dance, visual arts and family entertainment. I love the idea of Trail Mix which combines art and music with hiking and biking along the local trails.
Breckenridge Arts District: I loved exploring this vibrant arts district in downtown Breckenridge that features studios, galleries, performance spaces, historic landmarks, public art and other creative businesses in one location. It has grown into a thriving arts campus that includes ceramics, glass blowing and other studios. Check the calendar on their website for a listing of open studios and art classes, photography classes, art exhibitions, classes in fiction and travel writing along with yoga and dance classes.
There is also the the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center, located on the banks of the Blue River downtown, where you can attend concerts, lectures and performances in theater, music and dance. It is a beautifully designed building by Harry Teague Architects.
At 103 S. Harris is The Eclipse Theater (formerly the Speakeasy Movie Theatre) that features independent and art films along with the Academy Award nominees.
While walking downtown, stop in at the Alice G. Milne Memorial Park which has three historic homes built in 1877, 1880 and 1896.
