Breckenridge (Colorado)
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Breckenridge [1] 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.
[edit] Get in
[edit] By air
International and Domestic flights arrive at Denver International Airport(DEN)[2] 104 miles (166km) to the east. Domestic and local flights come into the closer Eagle County Regional Airport(EGE)[3], 63 miles (102km), and Colorado Springs Airport(COS)[4] 110 miles (178km).
[edit] By bus
- Colorado Mountain Express [5] Door-to-door shuttle services from Denver International or Eagle County Airport to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and other resorts in the area.
[edit] By car
Breckenridge is located off of 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.
[edit] Get around
- 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.
- Town Trolley, +1 970 547-3140, serves the Village, downtown and most in-town lodging. runs approximately every 20 minutes from 9:00 AM to midnight during ski season.
- Summit Stage, +1 970 668-0999, [6]. Provides Free Bus Service throughout Summit County. Check Website for current schedules.
- Summit Taxi +1 970 468-2266 Provides service throughout Summit County.
- Colorado Mountain Express +1 800-525-6363, [7] Door-to-door shuttle services in much of Summit County.
[edit][add listing] See
- 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
- Historic Father Dyer Church, [8]. Established in 1880, the stain glass window of Father Dyer Skiing is worth a look. All are welcome.
[edit][add listing] Do
[edit] Winter
- Breckenridge Ski Resort, [9]. Skiing, snowboarding and Telemark.
- Breckenridge Nordic Center, [10].
- Goodtimes Adventures, [11]. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog sledding.
- Ice Fishing on Lake Dillon.
- Kingdom of Breckenridge Stables, [12].
- Summit Huts Association, [13]. Hut trips.
- Breckenridge Ice Arena(Indoor and Outdoor), [14].
- Sleigh rides
- Blue Sage Spa, [15].
[edit] Summer
- Avalanche Sports (Bike Rentals), [16].
- Breckenridge Outfitters (fly fishing), [17].
- Four-Wheeling
- Breckenridge Golf Club, [18].
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Jeep Tours
- Peak 8 Fun Park
- Rock Climbing
- Tennis
- Trekking and Orienteering
- White Water Rafting
[edit][add listing] Buy
- Art Galleries
- Jewelry
- Ski & Snowboard, Bicycle Rentals
- Avalanche Sports, [19].
- Sportswear, Tee Shirts, Souvenirs
- Real estate, [20].
[edit][add listing] Eat
- Downstairs At Eric's, 111 South Main Street, 970-453-1401, [21].
[edit][add listing] Drink
- Downstairs At Eric's, 111 South Main Street, 970-453-1401, [22].
[edit][add listing] Sleep
[edit] Get out
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