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Breckenridge is a small, quaint mountain town that happens to have one of the best ski areas in the U.S. as a backdrop. The mountain's four peaks, all of which are around 13,000 in elevation, are challenging and fun, especially for expert skiers, despite the complex maze of narrow, frustrating "catwalks" connecting the slopes to each other. The views on the slopes, of the 14,000-foot Grays and Torreys peaks, are universally amazing, even if Breckenridge skiing remains a step or two below Vail. The town isn't nearly as hoity-toity as Aspen, and the restaurants are diverse and the 2,300-some condos affordable. "Breck" is also a big area for history buffs - gold was first discovered here in 1887, and the Washington Gold Mine offers tours. Also, the 12-block downtown Breckenridge district has more than 250 historic buildings. Finally, in the summer, the town on the Colorado River has superb fishing, kayaking, white-water-rafting and golf opportunities - and popular annual festivals such as Genuine Jazz and the Toast of Breckenridge.
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Steve Knopper is the Denver-based author of Moon Handbooks Colorado as well as a contributor to numerous Fodor's city guides.

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    National Park
    Nature

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    Bicycling
    Extreme Sports
    Golf
    Hike/Backpack
    Mtn. Biking
    Scenic Drive
    Snow Skiing
    Snowboarding

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Breckenridge Must See/Do

  1. Skiing
  2. Breckenridge Music Festival
  3. Hiking trails (like Sapphire Point Overlook)
  4. The Hearthstone restaurant
  5. Paint Horse Gallery

Breckenridge See It Next Time

  1. "Catwalking" from ski slope to ski slope
  2. Lodging (The Village at Breckenridge is the best
  3. and easiest
  4. and it's fairly generic)

When to Visit Breckenridge

Winter (skiing) Summer (fishing, hiking, biking, white-water rafting, golf) Early fall, late spring (best deals)

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Breckenridge Events

  • June. Kingdom Days. Celebrates Breckenridges Western Heritage
  • December. Victorian Holidays and Lighting of Breckenridge
  • April. Breckenridge Massive Festival. 3 weeks skiing races Bite of Breckenrigdge
  • August. Genuine Jazz in Breckingridge
  • February. Mardi Gras Bacchus Ball Fat Tuesday
  • January. Ullr Festival. week long celebration of Viking God of Snow
  • October. Breckenridge Ocktoberfest

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