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Food scene
Upscale dining right on Main Street
Great casual option located in historic building at the north end of Main Street. Nice patio in the summer.
108 locals recommend
The Canteen Tap House and Tavern
208 N Main StGreat casual option located in historic building at the north end of Main Street. Nice patio in the summer.
Fun casual restaurant, usually quite busy -- arcade located just outside the restaurant so can play games while waiting for a table
351 locals recommend
Downstairs At Eric's
111 S Main StFun casual restaurant, usually quite busy -- arcade located just outside the restaurant so can play games while waiting for a table
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
600 South Park AvenueBig bustling Mexican restaurant
Fatty's Pizzeria
106 S Ridge StCasual pizza / pasta place. Lively bar too.
Giampietro Pasta & Pizzeria
100 N Main StGreat pizza / pasta place.
One of the best restaurants in town - upscale, can also go there for apres ski if the mountain is too packed
362 locals recommend
Blue River Bistro
305 N Main StOne of the best restaurants in town - upscale, can also go there for apres ski if the mountain is too packed
Crepes A La Cart
307 S Main StA Breckenridge must-do! Sweet, savory, delicious crepes.
Twist
200 S Ridge StUpscale restaurant located in charming Victorian-style house
Casual restaurant located in the heart of Main Street. Recently renovated historic building with a rustic feel. Good food and drinks.
67 locals recommend
The Blue Stag Saloon
323 S Main StCasual restaurant located in the heart of Main Street. Recently renovated historic building with a rustic feel. Good food and drinks.
High-end restaurant in a cozy setting. Check them out for their happy hour deals!
90 locals recommend
Aurum Breckenridge
209 S Ridge StHigh-end restaurant in a cozy setting. Check them out for their happy hour deals!
Arts, Theatre & Music
Fabulous local theatre with great and fun productions! Theatre was recently renovated with comfortable seating and no bad views in the house.
43 locals recommend
Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
121 S Ridge StFabulous local theatre with great and fun productions! Theatre was recently renovated with comfortable seating and no bad views in the house.
Breckenridge Creative Arts district offers tours, galleries, classes and workshops. Check out breckcreate dot org for the latest information.
Breck Create
Breckenridge Creative Arts district offers tours, galleries, classes and workshops. Check out breckcreate dot org for the latest information.
Mountain Time Escape Rooms offers well-organized and fun escape rooms for everyone. Our family has done all of their escape room and had a blast.
Mountain Time Escape Rooms - Avalanche Cabin
Mountain Time Escape Rooms offers well-organized and fun escape rooms for everyone. Our family has done all of their escape room and had a blast.
Great hikes
The Blue Lakes area is really close the house (about a 5 minute drive) and you can find info on how to get there from this link: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/moderate-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/ Even if you don't end up hiking from here you can drive to the lakes (summer-fall only) and it's a beautiful spot. Mountain goats can oftentimes be seen gathering on the roads and by the lakes later in the afternoons and evenings.
14 locals recommend
Blue Lakes Trailhead
Blue Lakes RoadThe Blue Lakes area is really close the house (about a 5 minute drive) and you can find info on how to get there from this link: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/moderate-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/ Even if you don't end up hiking from here you can drive to the lakes (summer-fall only) and it's a beautiful spot. Mountain goats can oftentimes be seen gathering on the roads and by the lakes later in the afternoons and evenings.
McCullough Gulch Hike -- information can be found at this link: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/moderate-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge. Beautiful waterfalls and a do-able hike with kids.
8 locals recommend
McCullough Gulch
McCullough Gulch Hike -- information can be found at this link: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/moderate-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge. Beautiful waterfalls and a do-able hike with kids.
This is a hike to a 14,000 foot peak located about 5 minutes from the house. It's a strenuous but beautiful hike. Recommend that you leave early in the morning for this hike.
Find more information here: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/difficult-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/
65 locals recommend
Quandary Peak
This is a hike to a 14,000 foot peak located about 5 minutes from the house. It's a strenuous but beautiful hike. Recommend that you leave early in the morning for this hike.
Find more information here: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/difficult-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods is located in Frisco, Colorado, on the way to the house from the airport. Located about 30 minutes from the house.
202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtWhole Foods is located in Frisco, Colorado, on the way to the house from the airport. Located about 30 minutes from the house.
Located in Frisco, CO on the way from the airport to the house. It's about 30 minutes from the house.
76 locals recommend
Walmart
840 Summit BlvdLocated in Frisco, CO on the way from the airport to the house. It's about 30 minutes from the house.
The main grocery store in town. It gets really busy during prime ski season so try to avoid right after the slopes close on the weekends around 4 pm!
336 locals recommend
City Market
400 North Park AvenueThe main grocery store in town. It gets really busy during prime ski season so try to avoid right after the slopes close on the weekends around 4 pm!
Full service grocery store located in Fairplay, Colorado. It's an alternative option if you want to avoid Breckenridge crowds.
78 locals recommend
Prather's Market
301 US Hwy 285Full service grocery store located in Fairplay, Colorado. It's an alternative option if you want to avoid Breckenridge crowds.
A basic little grocery store located in the town of Alma, about 10 minutes from the house. They have all of the basic amenities and groceries if you need to pick up something quick.
31 locals recommend
Almart General Store
11 S Main StA basic little grocery store located in the town of Alma, about 10 minutes from the house. They have all of the basic amenities and groceries if you need to pick up something quick.
Kid Activities
Bring the kids to the indoor pool and waterslide, rock climbing wall and skate park (summer only). They also offer fitness classes and a lap pool.
226 locals recommend
Breckenridge Recreation Center
880 Airport RdBring the kids to the indoor pool and waterslide, rock climbing wall and skate park (summer only). They also offer fitness classes and a lap pool.
Stephen C. West Ice Arena
189 Boreas Pass RdIndoor ice skating
Ride the gondola from town to the base of Peak8 -- no lift ticket required!
216 locals recommend
BreckConnect Gondola
170 Watson AvenueRide the gondola from town to the base of Peak8 -- no lift ticket required!
Breckenridge Ski Resort offers childcare for kids up to age 4 or ski and snowboarding lessons for kids of all ages. Reservations required in advance.
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdBreckenridge Ski Resort offers childcare for kids up to age 4 or ski and snowboarding lessons for kids of all ages. Reservations required in advance.
Grab your sled and get ready for a fun day at the Carter Park Sledding Hill. The sledding hill is free for all to use and is a perfect afternoon activity for kids – and kids at heart
239 locals recommend
Carter Park and Pavilion
Grab your sled and get ready for a fun day at the Carter Park Sledding Hill. The sledding hill is free for all to use and is a perfect afternoon activity for kids – and kids at heart
Summer fun park at Breckenridge ski resort. Enjoy a roller coaster through the trees, riding down a track on the alpine slide, bungee jumping on a trampoline, finding your way through a maze, and much more. Great fun for the whole family.
Get to the fun park by taking the gondola up to Peak 8 base.
19 locals recommend
Epic Discovery at Breckenridge
170 Watson AvenueSummer fun park at Breckenridge ski resort. Enjoy a roller coaster through the trees, riding down a track on the alpine slide, bungee jumping on a trampoline, finding your way through a maze, and much more. Great fun for the whole family.
Get to the fun park by taking the gondola up to Peak 8 base.
Cross Country Skiing
Wonderful nordic ski center offering ski rentals and mapped trails.
6 locals recommend
Breckenridge Nordic Center
9 Grandview DriveWonderful nordic ski center offering ski rentals and mapped trails.
Downhill Skiing
Breck Ski Resort is 15-20 minutes from the house and has a ton of amazing terrain from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The mountain is organized according to 5 peaks, 6 - 10. All of the beginner and intermediate terrain is located off of Peaks 8, 7 and 9; the more advanced terrain is located off of Peak 6 and 10, with lots of challenging runs at the top bowls. Check out the ski map poster at the house to get a lay of the land before you hit the slopes.
There are also several restaurants on the mountain -- one of our favorites is Pioneer Crossing off of Peak 7. This restaurant is cafeteria style and has expansive views. Steer clear of peak lunch times to avoid big crowds. The other good option is Ten Mile Station or you can ski down to the base of Peak 9 for the Copper Top Grill. On a warm ski day you can hang out on the patio at the base of Peak 8 at the T-bar or Ski Hill Grill and watch the skiers while you enjoy lunch or a frosty beverage.
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdBreck Ski Resort is 15-20 minutes from the house and has a ton of amazing terrain from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The mountain is organized according to 5 peaks, 6 - 10. All of the beginner and intermediate terrain is located off of Peaks 8, 7 and 9; the more advanced terrain is located off of Peak 6 and 10, with lots of challenging runs at the top bowls. Check out the ski map poster at the house to get a lay of the land before you hit the slopes.
There are also several restaurants on the mountain -- one of our favorites is Pioneer Crossing off of Peak 7. This restaurant is cafeteria style and has expansive views. Steer clear of peak lunch times to avoid big crowds. The other good option is Ten Mile Station or you can ski down to the base of Peak 9 for the Copper Top Grill. On a warm ski day you can hang out on the patio at the base of Peak 8 at the T-bar or Ski Hill Grill and watch the skiers while you enjoy lunch or a frosty beverage.
Keystone Resort
Copper Mountain
Vail Ski Resort is about an hour from the house but offers some of the best skiing in the world with vast terrain, including beginner, intermediate and advanced options. Ski the front side, back bowls or head over to Blue Sky Basin for interesting terrain and the option to ski through the trees.
291 locals recommend
Vail Ski Resort
Vail Ski Resort is about an hour from the house but offers some of the best skiing in the world with vast terrain, including beginner, intermediate and advanced options. Ski the front side, back bowls or head over to Blue Sky Basin for interesting terrain and the option to ski through the trees.