Famous for its laidback mountain attitude, Breckenridge, conveniently located only 80 miles from downtown Denver, is one of the nation’s finest year-round destinations. Fortune seekers saturated the town in the 1800s in search of gold, and today this 150-year-old Victorian mining town is a wonderful escape for travelers seeking a vacation rich with history and recreational opportunities. 

The locals are friendly, the skiing (among 155 trails on the mountain’s four enormous peaks) is top-notch, and the town offers literally hundreds of things to do from music and fine arts to dining, shopping and outdoor pursuits. Visitors from around the globe flock to Breckenridge for the fresh air, sunshine and summer activities just as much as for the skiing and winter sports. And the town’s genuinely down-to-earth and relaxed ambiance is especially attractive for families in search of kid-friendly events and activities throughout the year.

 WHAT TO DO

With winter daytime temperatures averaging 28 degrees Farenheit and summer temps averaging 70-80 degrees, Breckenridge offers a wide variety of activities year-round. Summer is filled with numerous opportunities for hiking, rafting, mountain biking, fly-fishing on the Blue River, horseback riding, shopping along the historic Main Street, gallery visits, historical walking/ mining/museum tours and many cultural events. Golfers can enjoy 27 holes of exceptional golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed municipal course at the Breckenridge Golf Club, and everyone can soak in the beauty of the town’s picturesque Riverwalk Center situated in the center of town. As colder temps and snow descend on Breckenridge, things really start to heat up! In addition to the downhill skiing and snowboarding, visitors enjoy miles of snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, dog-sledding, snowmobiling and plenty of après ski entertainment at more than 75 restaurants and bars. And no matter what time of year you plan to visit, if you enjoy spa treatments, you’ll be pleased with the holistic and luxurious offerings in Breckenridge.

REAL ESTATE

If you’ve already visited Breckenridge plenty of times and are thinking about a second (or third) home, you’re not alone. The 3,535 residents who already call Breckenridge home, know the appeal of living in this special place. There are plenty of real estate opportunities to be had.

One Ski Hill Place, A RockResort
This new luxury ski-in/ski-out residential lodge is located at the base of Peak 8. Featuring 88 luxuriously appointed residences. 888.652.9120; oneskihillplace.com

Crystal Peak Lodge
Located at Peak 7, this stunning development offers 45 ski-in/ski-out residences ranging from one to four bedrooms. 888.677.3356; crystalpeaklodge.com

Water House On Main Street
Charming Main Street is at the doorstep of this prestigious residential development that exudes modern luxury. 970.453.7007;
waterhouseonmain.com

Valdoro Mountain Lodge
Offering a variety of ownership levels, this exclusive mountain retreat features 70 elegant condominiums including fully equipped kitchen, over-sized jetted tubs, washer/dryers and gas fireplaces combined with the luxurious amenities of a hotel. 800.436.6780; valdoro.com

Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
888.531.3800; slifersmithandframpton.com

Vail Resorts Development Company
vrdc.com