Breckenridge, CO Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
149.3 mi
Pueblo, CO
Quickest Drive
2h 55m
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Breckenridge, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,001
Median Income
$132,666
Median Home Value
$757,100
Median Age
38.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Breckenridge, CO at a Glance
Founded
1859
Elevation
9,600 ft
Area
6 mi²
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Traveler Guide to Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge is a ski resort and town at the northern tip of the south central region of Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains of the United States of America. It is the prototype of the Western Slope resort cities that have developed following the explosive growth of the ski industry in Colorado.
Ten Mile Range. Historic Main Street. Art Galleries. 14'ers. Mining Ruins. Breckenridge Terrain Park. Imperial Express SuperChair. Lake Dillon. Blue River. Mountain Top Children’s Museum. 1 Historic Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington Road, ☏ +1 970-453-2250. Established in 1880, the stain glass window of Father Dyer Skiing is worth a look. All are welcome. (updated Aug 2024)
1 Breckenridge Ski Resort, ☏ +1 970-453-5000. Skiing, snowboarding and Telemark. (updated Aug 2024) 2 Breckenridge Nordic Center, 9 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 970-453-6855. (updated Aug 2024) Goodtimes Adventures. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog sledding. Breckenridge Snowmobiling Tours & Rentals. Offers both Guided and Self-Guided Breckenridge Snowmobile Tours and Rentals. Ice Fishing. On Lake Dillon. Kingdom of Breckenridge Stables. Summit Huts Association. Hut trips. Stephen C West Ice Arena (Indoor and Outdoor), 189 Boreas Pass Rd, ☏ +1 970-547-9974. Sleigh rides. 3 Blue Sage Spa, 224 South Main Street, ☏ +1 970-453-7676. (updated Aug 2024) Avalanche Sports (Bike Rentals). Breckenridge Outfitters (fly fishing). Four-Wheeling. Breckenridge Golf Club. Hiking and Backpacking. Horseback Riding. Hot Air Balloon Rides. Jeep Tours. Peak 8 Fun Park. Rock Climbing. Tennis. Trekking and Orienteering. White Water Rafting. There are many places in Breckenridge where you can rent all kinds ski and snowboard equipment. Just walking down Main street you will pass many. Your accommodation may also offer equipment or have discounts at certain stores. If you are not arriving by car it is often easier to rent your gear close to your hotel or even better close to the lifts as most offer over night storage. This save you the hassle of lugging your skis back to your accommodation each day. You can also book your ski or snowboard rental online which may save you some money and less time in the rental store.
Downstairs At Eric's, 111 South Main St, ☏ +1 970 453-1401. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 600 South Park Ave, ☏ +1 970 453-2071. Blue River Bistro, 305 N Main Street, ☏ +1 970 453 6974. (updated Mar 2024)
Breckenridge Brewery, 600 South Main St, ☏ +1 970 453-1550.
The Fireside Inn, 114 North French St, ☏ +1 970-453-6456. Both a B&B and hostel that offers accommodations including suites, rooms with private bathrooms, and dorm facilities with shared bathrooms. Within walking distance, or alternately a free shuttle bus ride, to the Breck Connect gondola up to Peak 7 and 8. $28-196. BlueSky Breckenridge, 42 Snowflake Dr., toll-free: +1-888-231-6613. This property has one, two, three and four bedroom condominiums. Many choose BlueSky because it offers offers ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a spa and is located close to the center of town. 1 Los Pinos Condos, 43 Snowflake Drive, ☏ +1 720 837-2699, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 10AM. Vacation rental. $200 Average. (updated Sep 2015) 2 Majestic Breckenridge Lodging, 211 Discovery Road, ☏ +1 970 406-8165. A family-owned property rental company that specializes in vacation homes and condos. They offer ski-in ski-out lodging. (updated Oct 2016) 3 The Willoughby Cottage (The Cottage), 303 North Main Street C, ☏ +1 970-889-4066, [email protected]. This charming cottage dates back to 1891 when grocer R.F. Willoughby had it built. His son Ralph Willoughby and his bride Maude spent their first months of marriage in this small frame house. At the time, the honeymoon suite was a remodeled horse stable that occupied a spot on the property owned by the groom’s parents at 322 South Main Street. When the newlyweds moved out in 1903, Ralph’s father put the cottage up for lease. The newspaper ad read, “FOR RENT. CABIN WITH OR WITHOUT BACHING OUTFIT. INQUIRE OF R. W.
International and Domestic flights arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN IATA) 104 mi (167 km) to the east. Domestic and local flights come into the closer Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE IATA), 63 mi (101 km), and Colorado Springs Airport (COS IATA) 110 mi (180 km). Numerous bus and shuttles are available from Denver International Airport. Breckenridge is located off Highway 9. From Denver and areas East, take Interstate 70 west to exit 203. Continue south on HWY 9 to Breckenridge. From Vail and areas West, take Interstate 70 east to exit 203. Continue south on HWY 9 to Breckenridge. From Fairplay and areas South, take HWY 9 north over Hoosier Pass to Breckenridge.
Breckenridge Free Ride, +1 970 547-3140, shuttle stops at the Ice Rink, City Market, Recreation Center, Village and Four O’ Clock Roads, Columbine and Broken Lance Drive and Peak 9. Provides transport between the free carparks. Summit Stage, +1 970 668-0999. Provides Free Bus Service throughout Summit County. Check Website for current schedules.
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