Town

There's one thing that stands out about Breckenridge. It's a town. A real town. With real locals and real characters—from ski bums to history buffs, and from skier moms to tech entrepreneurs. But we all have one thing in common ... we love Breck.

Stroll down Breck’s main street and you might find yourself browsing through locally-owned shops, strolling art installations, discovering epic views or simply breathing the crisp mountain air as musicians play nearby. Our town displays it’s vibrant personality year round.

 

Breck is "one of the most charming mountain towns in the world with great skiing, a solid round of après options and vibrant nightlife." – Powder Magazine
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Historic downtown

As the largest historic district in Colorado, Breck's past is full of stories, legends and characters. What started as a gold-rush base camp in the 1850s is now a bustling town that mixes western hospitality with Victorian architecture. It is now a modern-day hot spot for summer and winter adventures.

Check out the historical timeline and visit the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance website for more information.

The Town of Breck
Town, Breckenridge, Colorado

Arts district

Breck Create is putting the town on the map as a creative and cultural destination.

In the heart of downtown, Breckenridge has created the Arts District, a one-acre campus of studios, galleries, public art, performance spaces and creative businesses all housed in renovated historic structures. Through Breckenridge Creative Arts—also known as Breck Create—you can take painting classes, pottery workshops, see unique performances and participate in cultural events.

Breck Create
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A Guide to Downtown

One of the beautiful things that sets Breckenridge apart from other ski resort towns is its gripping blend of old and new. We have a cutting-edge arts scene, fantastic shopping and dining and plush spas and lodging—all nudged up against preserved historic buildings and an active riverside recreation path set off by postcard mountain views.
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First Timers Guide

Want the full on Breckenridge experience? Attack it with an open-armed, no-agenda mindset, embracing the town, the mountain and that free-living, adventurous Summit County spirit. Start with these tried-and-true local favorites.
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Family Guide

Families on vacation in Breckenridge have so many options for things to do outside of the slopes. Having enough activities to keep the kids engaged and enthusiastic is key. Here’s a guide to Breckenridge for families.
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Info & stats

Town, Breckenridge, Colorado


CLIMATE: (Temperatures in Fahrenheit)


Winter Temperatures: 28 degrees daytime. 15 degrees night time
Summer Temperatures: 70-80 degrees daytime. 50 degrees night time
Average days of sunshine per year: 300

POPULATION:

Breckenridge: 3,535
Summit County: 28,296

TOWN SIZE:

7 miles long, 2 miles wide
5.3 square miles
2,200 developed acres
1,100 undeveloped acres
41 acres of town-owned parks

TOURISM STATISTICS:

Restaurants and Bars: 76
Shops and Boutiques: 203
Liquor Stores: 5
Grocery and Convenience Stores: 5
Historic District: 249 Structures
Hotels, Inns and Bed & Breakfasts: 501
Number of pillows: 20,002
Condo units: 2,583
Condo beds: 5,000
Hotel units and bedrooms: 436
Hotel beds: 800

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

Dentists: 5
Medical Clinics: 5
Pharmacies: 1
Golf courses (public): 1
Skating rinks (public): 1 year-round, 3 winter
Tennis court facilities (public): 2 indoor, 12 outdoor (summer)
Museums and art galleries: 18
Libraries: 1
Fitness Facilities (public): 2
Ball Fields: 3
Soccer Fields: 2
Public Parking Lots: 13

For more information, visit townofbreckenridge.com.

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