Breckenridge, Colorado, is home to more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, towering peaks above 13,000 feet of elevation, an iconic ski resort, and unique natural land. But also has over 200 world-class shops and restaurants, and an incredible arts district. Here's how to spend a day here!
Columbine Café
Start your day at a cozy spot serving hearty breakfast classics. Try their cinnamon rolls or breakfast burrito to fuel your day.
See MoreBreckenridge History: Edwin Carter Museum
Stroll down main street to explore the historic downtown Breckenridge. Stop by the Edwin Carter Museum to learn about Colorado’s pioneering, naturalist, and conservation history.
See MoreBreck Create
Explore artist Studios, workshops, and exhibitions in this renowned historic campus. You can also check out the precious plastics program, creating art from recycled materials, reflecting Breckenridge’s sustainability ethos.
See MoreBreckenridge Distillery: Tasting Room on Main St.
Enjoy inventive, cocktails, and locally sourced dishes at the distillery.
See MoreLa Francaise Bistrot
Another great option for lunch is the French cuisine at La Francaise Bistrot.
See MoreBreckenridge Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Breckenridge ski resort across its five peaks, accessible via upgraded lifts or the free BreckConnect gondola connecting to town.
See MoreBroken Compass Brewing
Warm up with hot chocolate or locally brewed beer at broken compass brewing.
See MoreForage Breckenridge
For dinner, try Forage, which offers a multicourse tasting journey from Michelin awarded chef Ryan Cook.
See MoreRootstalk Breckenridge
Another option for dinner is to enjoy seasonal dishes at Rootstalk by James Beard award winning chef Matt Vawter.
See MoreSapphire Point Overlook
Once the sun goes down head out to Sapphire point overlook, which is a 15 minute drive from downtown Breckenridge. Breckenridge is officially a certified dark sky community, which means light pollution is minimized and stargazing is excellent.
Sapphire point overlook offers high elevation, unobstructed views, and is ideal for wide angle night photography. 
See MoreMcCullough Gulch Trailhead
The McCullough Gulch trailhead is about 10 minutes from downtown Breckenridge. This is another great spot for night stargazing.
See MoreBreckenridge Nordic Center
The Breckenridge Nordic center is 5 to 10 minutes from downtown. There are wide groom trails, low light pollution and is accessible for walking or fat bike riding at night, making it a great place to stargaze.
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