The WilderHamlet Breckenridge Guidebook

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The WilderHamlet Breckenridge Guidebook

Food scene

Easy walk to the village. Great food. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner!
54 locals recommend
BoLD Restaurant and Bar
505 S Main St
54 locals recommend
Easy walk to the village. Great food. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner!
short walk to the village ... good food, beers and views over maggie pond
30 locals recommend
Quandary Grille
505 S Main St
30 locals recommend
short walk to the village ... good food, beers and views over maggie pond
Great Italian food. Great for families and quick walk to the chair lift or condo. Nice option for lunch break from skiing too.
17 locals recommend
Sauce on the Maggie
600 South Park Avenue
17 locals recommend
Great Italian food. Great for families and quick walk to the chair lift or condo. Nice option for lunch break from skiing too.
Great food and cocktails. Rooftop deck open in the summer.
100 locals recommend
Modis
113 S Main St
100 locals recommend
Great food and cocktails. Rooftop deck open in the summer.
Great italian food & pizza to go.
306 locals recommend
Giampietro Pasta & Pizzeria
100 N Main St
306 locals recommend
Great italian food & pizza to go.
Great beer and food. short walk from the condo.
333 locals recommend
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
600 S Main St
333 locals recommend
Great beer and food. short walk from the condo.
best steaks in town! awesome happy hour.
246 locals recommend
Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon
109 Lincoln Ave
246 locals recommend
best steaks in town! awesome happy hour.
A gem in Blue River. Just a few miles from downtown at the Lodge on the Blue - a great place to escape busy Breckenridge and relax with views of mt Quandary and McCullough Gulch. Awesome outdoor patio for summer.
19 locals recommend
Myla Rose Saloon
4192 CO-9
19 locals recommend
A gem in Blue River. Just a few miles from downtown at the Lodge on the Blue - a great place to escape busy Breckenridge and relax with views of mt Quandary and McCullough Gulch. Awesome outdoor patio for summer.
One of the best restaurants in Summit County in the historic Ski Tip Lodge in Keystone. Fixed price menu. Great for a date. Definitely make reservations.
38 locals recommend
Ski Tip Lodge
764 Montezuma Rd
38 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in Summit County in the historic Ski Tip Lodge in Keystone. Fixed price menu. Great for a date. Definitely make reservations.
Note: this is the new Breckenridge location. Love Pho? You will love this place. Family owned and operated.
Taste of Asia
Note: this is the new Breckenridge location. Love Pho? You will love this place. Family owned and operated.
One of the best burgers you will ever have! Try the Red Door Burger!
46 locals recommend
Flip Side Breckenridge
320 S Main St
46 locals recommend
One of the best burgers you will ever have! Try the Red Door Burger!
Taco night? yes, please. Hit up yo mammas on Airport Rd (north side of town). Driving required.
6 locals recommend
Yo Mommas Cantina
1900 Airport Rd
6 locals recommend
Taco night? yes, please. Hit up yo mammas on Airport Rd (north side of town). Driving required.
Love local brews? Don't get lost on the way to Broken Compass! They offer free rides to their tap room on Airport rd. Note: Limited food options from food truck.
134 locals recommend
Broken Compass Brewery & Tap House
68 Continental Ct
134 locals recommend
Love local brews? Don't get lost on the way to Broken Compass! They offer free rides to their tap room on Airport rd. Note: Limited food options from food truck.
Great spirits and food. Located on Airport rd north of town. Don't miss their tasting room on Main st.
131 locals recommend
Breckenridge Distillery
1925 Airport Rd
131 locals recommend
Great spirits and food. Located on Airport rd north of town. Don't miss their tasting room on Main st.

Skiing

5-10 min walk to the chair lift on Peak 9. Walk down Columbine st toward the Marriott Hotel. Take a left down the walkway next to the hotel. Cross the Bridge and Boom! Chairlift.
QuickSilver SuperChair
5-10 min walk to the chair lift on Peak 9. Walk down Columbine st toward the Marriott Hotel. Take a left down the walkway next to the hotel. Cross the Bridge and Boom! Chairlift.

Favorite Hikes

Trailhead for Crystal Lakes and Mohawk Lakes trails. Moderate hiking with waterfalls, wildflowers, old cabins, lakes and mountain views.
172 locals recommend
Spruce Creek Trail (Dillon Ranger District)
County Road 800
172 locals recommend
Trailhead for Crystal Lakes and Mohawk Lakes trails. Moderate hiking with waterfalls, wildflowers, old cabins, lakes and mountain views.
Awesome (easy - moderate) hike to a beautiful waterfall.
38 locals recommend
McCullough Gulch Trailhead
4192 CO-9
38 locals recommend
Awesome (easy - moderate) hike to a beautiful waterfall.
Easy family hike right from downtown Breck. https://gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/easy-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/
16 locals recommend
Sawmill Reservoir
16 locals recommend
Easy family hike right from downtown Breck. https://gobreck.com/trip-ideas/hiking/easy-hiking-trails-in-breckenridge/
Want to hike a 14er? Quandary peak is one of the "easiest" in the state and just down the road. But be warned, this is still a long (7mi), challenging hike. Be prepared and go early. https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan1&peak=Quandary+Peak
49 locals recommend
Quandary Peak Trailhead
Mc Cullough Gulch Road
49 locals recommend
Want to hike a 14er? Quandary peak is one of the "easiest" in the state and just down the road. But be warned, this is still a long (7mi), challenging hike. Be prepared and go early. https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=quan1&peak=Quandary+Peak
Easy hike or bike trail from the condo! Just walk up to the base of peak 9, follow the quicksilver lift line up the hill and find the trail starting on the left side. Great hike along the creek through the woods. Connects to Wheeler trail for a longer hike. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5991482/burro-trail
Burro Trail
Burro Trail
Easy hike or bike trail from the condo! Just walk up to the base of peak 9, follow the quicksilver lift line up the hill and find the trail starting on the left side. Great hike along the creek through the woods. Connects to Wheeler trail for a longer hike. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5991482/burro-trail

Family Activities

Tired of skiing or hiking? Go shred up the ice rink! lots of Open Skate ice time.
20 locals recommend
Ice Rink Lot
189 Boreas Pass Rd
20 locals recommend
Tired of skiing or hiking? Go shred up the ice rink! lots of Open Skate ice time.
Looking for something other than downhill skiing... check out the Nordic center for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or relaxing in the beautiful lodge.
236 locals recommend
Breckenridge Nordic Center
9 Grandview Dr
236 locals recommend
Looking for something other than downhill skiing... check out the Nordic center for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or relaxing in the beautiful lodge.
Oooo... Sledding hill! And Cross-country skiing trails. and a Dirt Bike park, and a skate park. So much to do at the Frisco Adventure Park.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation Way
201 locals recommend
Oooo... Sledding hill! And Cross-country skiing trails. and a Dirt Bike park, and a skate park. So much to do at the Frisco Adventure Park.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Bike trail from the condo https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5991482/burro-trail
Burro Trail
Burro Trail
Mountain Bike trail from the condo https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5991482/burro-trail

City advice

Getting around

Breckenridge Freeride - bus

Freeride bus stop across the street from the condo. https://www.breckfreeride.com/ You can easily connect to busses that go to Frisco, Keystone, etc.
Don't miss

Isak Heartstone - Troll

Visit the troll that has stolen the hearts of thousands. A recycled art installation in Breckenridge, Colorado https://brecktroll.com/ Park next to the icerink and short walk on the trail.
Getting around

Winter Driving Conditions - Snow tires & AWD avoid fines!

Know the laws and ensure you have the right vehicle for driving in the mountains. Traction laws in effect in the winter require you to have snow tires and/or AWD vehicles. Tire traction socks are a good alternative to snow tires.
Book before you go

Get lift tickets, lessons and rentals online

Book your gear rentals from Breck Sports or Christie sports. Buy your lift tickets online to avoid lines. don't forget to book ski lessons - never let your loved ones teach you - it rarely goes well :)
Book before you go

Dinner Reservations

During peak seasons (summer and winter) be sure you make reservations early to avoid issues and long waits.
What to pack

Pack Layers - Weather changes frequently

Expect temperatures to swing 40 degrees in a day. Hot in the sun, cold in the shade, Mountain weather changes quickly. Dress in layers to stay comfortable.
Don't miss

Stay hydrated to avoid AMS

We are at high elevation (over 9000 ft). Drink tons of water before your stay and while you are here. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is real and can affect anyone. https://www.medicinenet.com/acute_mountain_sickness_ams/definition.htm