All About Breckenridge
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Breckenridge's entertainment brims with activities to suit a diversity of tastes. The city offers endless ski slopes and adventure possibilities, with plenty of shops, museums, and bars to offer alternatives.
Museums
Breckenridge's Historic District is chock full of museums and well preserved sites dating back to the pioneer days of the 1800s. If you're interested in entomology—bug life, you can check out a collection of Rocky Mountain specimens at The Carter Museum. Get an intimate look into the life of Barney Ford at The Barney Ford House Museum. For a peak into the town's mining past, The Silverthorne Museum houses artifacts and recreates schoolhouses and shops of its time. At The William Harrison Briggle House, guests can see original clothing items, musical instruments, and tapestries from the town's well known ex-mayor, William Briggle. Marvel at the Summit County Courthouse's original oak staircase, high ceilings, beautiful wall-hanging draperies and architecture. The courthouse also houses an exhibit of minerals that have been gathered from the region. The Breckenridge Firehouse Museum displays the earliest firefighting tools and photographs.
Cinema, Music and Theater
Film buffs will be pleased with The Speakeasy's choice blends of both major blockbuster and independent films. As the only cinema in town, guests will get an intimate experience.
The music scene of Breckenridge is well-represented by The Riverwalk Center's array of outdoor concerts and popular live performances. With the ability to house up to 2000 guests, music from the Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra fill the air. Come experience the sights and sounds of Breckenridge at The Breckenridge Music Festival. Here, both classical and contemporary music concerts take place from February to August.
The Backstage Theatre brings to the town a variety of live productions like The Sound of Music and Frog Prince.
Recreation
Breckenridge is ideal for kids and families with programs like The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, which provides youth with wilderness excursions and resources like canoes, rafts and climbing walls. At Peak 8 Fun Park, kids can get lost in the "Amaze n' Breckenridge." The Breckenridge Recreation Center features a skate park, numerous bike paths and a kayak park.
At Stephen C. West Ice Arena, visitors can take a break from the rough elements with year-round ice skating. When you're not hitting the slopes, try putting around on the greens at The Breckenridge Golf Club. The course offers 27 holes perfect for professional and amateur golfers alike. The club also features practice greens for those that might not be up for a challenge.
For a sample of Breckenridge's mining history, take a tour through Country Boy Mine where you can go on an "Underground Mine Adventure" and pan for gold in Eureka Creek. The Dillon region, located north of Breckenridge, is home to the Peninsula Recreation Area where guests can find hiking trails, camping sites, fishing spots, and much more.
If you hanker to be an adventurer, go a little out of Breckenridge to Montezuma to see the Montezuma Ghost Town or what's left of it at least and spectacular views of the Rockies. In the high altitudes of the Climax Ghost Town, enjoy views of the Fremont Pass and the Rockies.
Shopping
Who would have thought that a place so well known for its outdoor life would also be bursting with an array shopping possibilities too. Goods is a shop for everything from housewares to clothing. Avid readers will be pleased by the literature and book club at Hamlet's Bookshoppe. Delight the kids by taking them to Peak-a-boo Toys, which has all the latest gadgets and games. Finley, Jones & Harris Home has everything you can need out of a home furnishing store. At Flying Crane, you can find high-end jewelry and fashion.
Located just outside of Breckenridge, The Outlets at Silverthorne is the ultimate shopper's retreat with over 50 places to get fashions at great prices. At Dillon Factory Stores, just north of Breckenridge, visitors can find major named brands like Coach at a discounted price.
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