101 Things to Do in Breckenridge

1. Cross Country Skiing

Visit one of our two Nordic Centers for beginner to advanced groomed trails and experience “the other skiing.” Lessons and rentals available at both centers.

2. Dog Sledding

Experience rushing through the snowy woods on a sled pulled by a team of magnificent sled dogs. The entire family can experience this unique winter activity.

3. Historical Tours and Museum Visits

Spend time in the Barney Ford and other historical buildings on a guided tour with the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. The Alliance offers tours with reservations in the winter.

4. Hot Air Balloon Rides

Ranked as #18 of 50 things to do in your lifetime by the NBC Today Show, take to the sky in a hot air balloon and discover the magic of the mountains from a spectacular viewpoint. Balloon rides are available in the winter and summer.

5. Climb to the top of Quandry Peak

And brag that you've bagged a 14er.

6. Fly Fishing

Fishing in the winter? You bet! We fish year-round in the Rockies – the winter weather just adds an exciting element to the sport. Guided trips are available.

7. Ice Skating

Glide gracefully on Maggie Pond at the Village at Breckenridge, or enjoy two Breckenridge Ice Rinks, a year-round indoor and a seasonal outdoor.

8. Mine Tours

Experience a guided adventure over 1,000 feet below, in a century old, authentic gold mine. The Country Boy Mine conducts tours underground in the winter. Reservations required.

9. Shopping

Shop to your heart's delight on Historic Main Street Breckenridge with over 200 boutiques, galleries, and clothing and gear stores.

10. Dinner Sleigh Rides

Ride into the pines and enjoy dinner cooked on a camp stove while one of the area's talented musicians entertains you.

11. Sledding at Carter Park

Sledding back home will never be the same after a ride down the hill in Carter Park.

12. Snowmobiling

Take one of these machines on a guided trip to ghost towns and mining sites or zip along the trails while experiencing the wonders of winter.

13. Snowshoeing

Explore many of the meadows or forested glades in the area, or the groomed trails at one of our two Nordic centers. Lessons and rentals are available at both centers.

14. Spas

Breckenridge offers a wide variety of spa services from the basic massage to stone therapy to aromatherapy.

15. Find out about Qigong, Tui Na, and spiritual kinesiology at Sacred Tree.

16. Theater

An evening at the Backstage Theatre is an evening of memorable live entertainment - presented in a warm and cozy atmosphere - a Breckenridge tradition for 30 years!

17. Ullympics

Celebrate winter as a local by entering a team in the annual Ullympics - one of the many events during Ullr Fest, the wacky, weeklong festival paying homage to the mythical Norse god of winter, happening every January in Breckenridge!

18. Art Workshops

Try something different on your ski vacation - like creating hand-made cards or Christmas ornaments, just two of the winter workshops offered by the Arts District of Breckenridge.

19. International Snow Sculpture Championships

Each January, watch as teams from around the world start with a 12-foot-tall, 20-ton block of snow and carve their way down to works of art. Then vote for the prestigious people’s choice award on the closing day.

20. Paint your own Coffee Mug

Create a special souvenir at Ready, Paint, Fire – the local paint-it-yourself pottery shop.

21. Watch your favorite College bowl game
Catch the game at Downstairs at Eric’s with other college football fans from around the country.

22. Run Forest Run

Test your Forest Gump knowledge by answering trivia questions at Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company.

23. N’awlins in the Mountains

If Louisiana is too far away, try winning beads at Breck’s version of this popular winter festival. A Main Street procession organized by New Orleans natives highlights the annual Fat Tuesday celebration.

24. Yoga at Carter Park

Stretch and relax inside the clubhouse at Carter Park while it is snowing outside.

25. The Lighting of Breckenridge

The holiday spirit begins with a truly old-fashioned celebration complete with steaming cups of hot cocoa, voices lifting into the night skies with choruses of "Silent Night", and visits from Santa during the lighting of the town tree in early December, followed by fireworks.

51. Have Breakfast at the Prospector

Start your day where Sylvia, the Prospector's resident friendly ghost, apparently has been haunting the premises since the 1860s.

52. See the Newest Independent Film

Catch a movie at the Speakeasy Theatre.

53. Visit Ripperoo’s Enchanted Forrest

Head to Peak 9 and give Ripperoo a high five!

54. Experience the Freeride Movement

Start out in the Eldorado or Trygve’s Terrain Park and Pipe.

55. Dress Up in Your Zaniest Costume

Experience the Annual Bump Buffet on closing day each April.

56. See if You’re Up for the Imperial Challenge

The 12th annual Imperial Challenge warms up with a 6.2-mile mountain bike ride, followed by a 2,500-foot ascent to the top of the Imperial Bowl. Then, descend to the base of Peak 8 on skis or a snowboard.

57. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

Show your green Breckenridge style at Burke & Riley’s Irish Bar or Napper Tandys Irish Pub.

58. Preserve Those Memories

Get a Sharpshooter photograph on the mountain.

59. It’s not American Idol, but it’s Close

Visit The Maggie at the base of Peak 9 for après karaoke with friends.

60. Make some new friends

Explore the rollers on Peak 7.

61. Enjoy a Burger or Chili

Get a bite to eat while experiencing one of Breck’s 300 days of clear blue skies a year on the sunny Ten Mile Station patio.

62. Love Your Skin

Wear sunscreen.

63. Visit Daylight Donuts or the Columbine Café
The perfect pre-snow breakfast awaits at these two locals’ faves.

64. Take a Ride on Frosty’s Freeway.

65. Ride up E-Chair

Take a trip down “Hades” to the “Inferno” where “Satan” resides and you can brag that you licked “Devil’s Crotch.”

66. Join the Breckenridge Big Mountain Experience

Learn the best way to conquer double black diamond and extreme terrain.

67. Explore Keystone Ski Resort

Your Breckenridge lift ticket is valid at Keystone Resort, so take a short trip down the road and experience two world-class resorts for the price of one.

68. Savor a Cookie

Enjoy a cookie as big as your head (or nearly) at Mary’s Mountain Cookies, located on Main Street.

69. Find Some Zany New Headgear

Stop by the Breckenridge Hat Company for the best brands of ski hats and helmet covers.

70. Have a Beer in the Old West

Have a cold one at the Gold Pan Saloon, site of the oldest continuously held liquor license west of the Mississippi.

71. Look for the Ghosts

Get a glimpse of the supernatural upstairs at The Brown, a local bar located on Ridge Street.

72. Learn the Correct Way to Hold Chopsticks

Enjoy fresh sushi and knockout views from 9,600 feet at Mountain Flying Fish sushi restaurant.

73. Drink More Water

High altitudes can cause dehydration so be sure to drink extra water. Trust us, you’ll thank yourself later.

74. Meet One of Our Many Talented Ski Instructors

A lesson in our Ski and Snowboard School is perfect for beginners or skiers and riders of any ability level.

75. Enact the Scene

Go ahead, enact the scene from Dumb & Dumber on A-Chair. Just don’t get stuck!

76. Start a New Family Tradition

Make a trip to Breckenridge and annual event.

77. Experience All Four Fabulous Peaks
Make it a point to ski or ride each of Breck’s four huge peaks.

78. Enroll Your Little Princes and Princesses

Enroll the kids in lessons at Kids Castle on Peak 8 and take a lesson of your own. Reservations strongly recommended.

79. Ride the BreckConnect Gondola

Take a scenic ride up the BreckConnect Gondola for spectacular views of Cucumber Gulch.

80. Indulge in Our Fabulous Ski and Spa Package

Whoever said skiing was hard didn’t ski the right way. For every day out on the slopes, spend the rest of the day relaxing with an après ski beverage of your choice, followed by The Lodge’s signature Sports Massage, perfect for full-body rejuvenation. Rates starting at $115.00* per night. Call 800.736.1607.

81. Take the T-bar

Take the T-Bar up to Pika, Ptarmigan, White Crown and Forget-Me-Not for wide-open bowls, fabulous expert terrain, and stunning views.

82. Be Sure to "Layer Up"

Wear moisture wicking layers closest to skin. Weather changes quickly out here.

83. Take a Hut Trip

Across the central Rocky Mountains there are 29 backcountry huts connected by 350 miles of backcountry terrain. You are bound to have the experience of a lifetime. Reservations highly recommended. Please call (970) 925-5775.

84. Practice Your Backcountry Skills

Head up to Beacon Basin, located by the Vista Haus on Peak 8.

85. Try and Touch the Sky

Take a ride all the way to the top on the Imperial Express SuperChair, the highest chair in North America.

86. Catch the Breckenridge Trolley

Take a tour on the trolley and discover what makes Breck the perfect mountain town.

87. Sprinkle Your Conversation

Start using phrases like, “great powder run” and “sick jump.”

88. Call the Office

Tell them that you might be gone for another week.

89. Enjoy Fresh Corduroy

Head up to Peak 7—the snowcats work their magic on Breck’s newest peak during the day.

90. Congregate at the Fire Pit

The fire pit by Maggie Pond offers spectacular nighttime views.

91. Ring in the New Year

Celebrate the New Year with the annual Torch Light Parade, a dazzling luminary, parading from the top of Peak 9 down American to The Village at Breckenridge. Later, watch a brilliant fireworks display from any downtown Breckenridge location!

92. Make a Date with Snow White

And experience 150 acres of expert terrain.

93. Over 50?

Join experienced instructors for our annual “Prime Time” program. Call (888) LRN-2SKI for more information.

94. Grab a Crepe

Stop by the Crepe Stand and stroll around town.

95. Ski & Ride Like the Locals

Ask one of the friendly scanners to tell you their favorite run on the mountain.

96. Ride the highest chairlift in North America – The Imperial Express.

PLEASE NOTE: We need another activity for #96 as #85 is also the Imperial Express.

97. See a Free Concert

Take in a show at the Riverwalk Center during Spring Massive in April.

98. Hike the Windows

Head to the Windows on Peak 9 for an inbounds backcountry experience.

99. See How the Other Side Lives

Trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time.

100. Catch Some Rays

Celebrate Breck’s 300 days of sunshine per year at Bergie Beach.

101. Quit Your Job

Move to Breckenridge full-time. Or, just plan to return as soon as possible!