Breckenridge, CO

About Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge was founded in 1859 and The first settlers didn't look for steeps and deeps, they were the toughest humans on Earth: Gold and silver miners. Gunfights in the middle of the street dominated the daily lives of the settlers and later the discovery of Colorado's largest gold nugget, are just some historic events in Breckenridge's history. That boom still echoes today with the discovery of 'White Gold', snow, that put the town on international maps. The Breckenridge ski resort has 2358 acres / 954 hectares of skiable terrain and caters to all abilities.

Breckenridge offers many other winter and summer activities. In the winter many people enjoy ice skating, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and horse and carriage rides through the historic town. The summers offer a time of tranquility, beautiful flowers, hiking, biking, roller blading, golf, alpine slides, chairlift rides, four wheeling, horse back riding, rafting and fly fishing on the Blue River. Breckenridge also offers great shopping, exquisite food, gold panning, hot air balloon rides, dancing, live theatres and festivals all year.

Breckenridge is located about 90 miles from the Denver International Airport.