Breckenridge done locally
Restaurants
The decor, the food - Aurum is simply the best. We love perching at the bar during happy hour and making new friends.
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Aurum Breckenridge
209 S Ridge StThe decor, the food - Aurum is simply the best. We love perching at the bar during happy hour and making new friends.
They nail it every time. A slightly more upscale restaurant with solid food options and a great drink menu. They have 2 happy hours, 4-6P and 9-12P. 2-4-1 Martinis and Apps! Yummy brunch, too.
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Blue River Bistro
305 N Main StThey nail it every time. A slightly more upscale restaurant with solid food options and a great drink menu. They have 2 happy hours, 4-6P and 9-12P. 2-4-1 Martinis and Apps! Yummy brunch, too.
I'm not sure if it's the 125-year-old Victorian home, the locally sourced food or the mountain views that makes Hearthstone one of my favorite restaurants in Breck. Definitely a "treat yo self" kind of place with entrees ranging from $30-$50 but worth every penny. Recommend you make reservations.
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Hearthstone Restaurant
130 South Ridge StreetI'm not sure if it's the 125-year-old Victorian home, the locally sourced food or the mountain views that makes Hearthstone one of my favorite restaurants in Breck. Definitely a "treat yo self" kind of place with entrees ranging from $30-$50 but worth every penny. Recommend you make reservations.
If you can get past the carpeted floor, this is a surprisingly decent family owned and run Mexican joint on Main St. Good for big groups and kids.
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Fiesta Jalisco
240 Chapel PlIf you can get past the carpeted floor, this is a surprisingly decent family owned and run Mexican joint on Main St. Good for big groups and kids.
Another upscale restaurant, but hey, you're on vacation. Some of the best food you can get in town. ALWAYS get the soup. Seasonal rotating menu. Reservations almost always necessary if you are a party bigger than 2. Also they have a sweet happy hour and a half from 4-5:30P.
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Relish
137 S Main StAnother upscale restaurant, but hey, you're on vacation. Some of the best food you can get in town. ALWAYS get the soup. Seasonal rotating menu. Reservations almost always necessary if you are a party bigger than 2. Also they have a sweet happy hour and a half from 4-5:30P.
Long line at all times, but well worth the wait. Feast your heart out, sweet & savory crepes. They also have a second location a block away. The Crepes a la Cart Kitchen 309 S Ridge St Alley. There is limited inside seating and an amazing deck.
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Crepes A La Cart
307 S Main StLong line at all times, but well worth the wait. Feast your heart out, sweet & savory crepes. They also have a second location a block away. The Crepes a la Cart Kitchen 309 S Ridge St Alley. There is limited inside seating and an amazing deck.
Winter Activities
With 27 km of impeccably groomed classic and skate cross-country ski trails and 10 km of snowshoe specific trails, the Gold Run Nordic Center is a great place for the beginner and experienced outdoor enthusiast. Other offerings include guided snowshoe tours, fat bike rentals and horse-drawn sleigh rides with the option to add dinner. Warm up after a day on the trails with a cup of hot cocoa or boozy beverage in the cozy lodge next to the fireplace.
970-547-7889
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Gold Run Nordic Center
200 Clubhouse DriveWith 27 km of impeccably groomed classic and skate cross-country ski trails and 10 km of snowshoe specific trails, the Gold Run Nordic Center is a great place for the beginner and experienced outdoor enthusiast. Other offerings include guided snowshoe tours, fat bike rentals and horse-drawn sleigh rides with the option to add dinner. Warm up after a day on the trails with a cup of hot cocoa or boozy beverage in the cozy lodge next to the fireplace.
970-547-7889
More than 40 kilometers of wonderfully groomed Breckenridge Nordic ski and snowshoe-specific trails await all abilities at this Nordic Center nestled below the ski resort. At the base of the Ten Mile Range, idyllic trails weave through the gorgeous Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve for great views, wildlife viewing and peaceful quiet in the surrounding National Forest. Equipment rentals, lessons, snow cat tours, a snack bar and professional staff are on hand to get you on your way. Be sure to swing into the Hallelujah Hut for a chance to warm your toes up by the wood-burning fireplace.
970-453-6855
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Breckenridge Nordic Center
9 Grandview DriveMore than 40 kilometers of wonderfully groomed Breckenridge Nordic ski and snowshoe-specific trails await all abilities at this Nordic Center nestled below the ski resort. At the base of the Ten Mile Range, idyllic trails weave through the gorgeous Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve for great views, wildlife viewing and peaceful quiet in the surrounding National Forest. Equipment rentals, lessons, snow cat tours, a snack bar and professional staff are on hand to get you on your way. Be sure to swing into the Hallelujah Hut for a chance to warm your toes up by the wood-burning fireplace.
970-453-6855
Enjoy a FREE scenic journey through the trees and above town to Peak 7 or Peak 8. The gondola operates daily from 7:45A to 5:30P.
The gondola is about a 15-20 minute walk from the condo. The North Gondola and the South Gondola lots are paid parking year round.
Sevens Restaurant is located close by at the base of Peak 7, the second of 3 stations the gondola passes on its way up to Peak 8. Appetizer specials are an option and the views are amazing!
The last stop on the Breckenridge Gondola is at Peak 8, which offers a variety of activities, as well as a variety of mountain restaurants. The Ski Hill Grill is located at the base of Peak 8 and has classic American fare. Fuel up with some homemade BBQ, hamburgers, and hot dogs, and warm up with a hot toddy at the adjacent bar. Enjoy many house-made menu items, including everything from cookies to from-scratch soups. The Salad Station features local Olive Fusion infused oils and the new Taqueria Station features many favorites from the T-Bar. Be sure to try the Epic Mountain Burger!
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Gondola House
301-2 N Main StEnjoy a FREE scenic journey through the trees and above town to Peak 7 or Peak 8. The gondola operates daily from 7:45A to 5:30P.
The gondola is about a 15-20 minute walk from the condo. The North Gondola and the South Gondola lots are paid parking year round.
Sevens Restaurant is located close by at the base of Peak 7, the second of 3 stations the gondola passes on its way up to Peak 8. Appetizer specials are an option and the views are amazing!
The last stop on the Breckenridge Gondola is at Peak 8, which offers a variety of activities, as well as a variety of mountain restaurants. The Ski Hill Grill is located at the base of Peak 8 and has classic American fare. Fuel up with some homemade BBQ, hamburgers, and hot dogs, and warm up with a hot toddy at the adjacent bar. Enjoy many house-made menu items, including everything from cookies to from-scratch soups. The Salad Station features local Olive Fusion infused oils and the new Taqueria Station features many favorites from the T-Bar. Be sure to try the Epic Mountain Burger!
This indoor arena offers ice skating, hockey and games for the whole family. Public skating and hockey sessions are generally offered daily. Group and private lessons as well as equipment rentals are available for all levels of skaters. They usually have a Groupon, check for deals.
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Stephen C. West Ice Arena
189 Boreas Pass RdThis indoor arena offers ice skating, hockey and games for the whole family. Public skating and hockey sessions are generally offered daily. Group and private lessons as well as equipment rentals are available for all levels of skaters. They usually have a Groupon, check for deals.
Pizza
Decent pizza joint in town. It's a small place so delivery or take out works best if you have a large group. Don't forget to try their wings.
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Northside Pizza
315 N Main StDecent pizza joint in town. It's a small place so delivery or take out works best if you have a large group. Don't forget to try their wings.
Obligatory eye roll when I realized their pizzas were vegan, but oh my goodness, this place is bomb. Pizza pies are amazing.
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Piante Pizzeria
520 South Main StreetObligatory eye roll when I realized their pizzas were vegan, but oh my goodness, this place is bomb. Pizza pies are amazing.
Hikes
This moderately demanding hike leads through a pine and aspen forest, along a mountain stream, to a beautiful waterfall spilling over granite slabs. Breaking out above treeline at mile 3, hikers will arrive at Lower Mohawk Lake, and a bit further up the trail, can take in spectacular views of the neighboring mountain ranges at Upper Mohawk Lake.
Lower Mohawk Lake: 6.8 miles round trip
Upper Mohawk Lake: 6 miles round trip
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Mohawk Lake
This moderately demanding hike leads through a pine and aspen forest, along a mountain stream, to a beautiful waterfall spilling over granite slabs. Breaking out above treeline at mile 3, hikers will arrive at Lower Mohawk Lake, and a bit further up the trail, can take in spectacular views of the neighboring mountain ranges at Upper Mohawk Lake.
Lower Mohawk Lake: 6.8 miles round trip
Upper Mohawk Lake: 6 miles round trip
We love this quick and easy hike. If you go at dusk, don’t forget to look up, the sky is incredible.
The Iowa Hill Trail is a pleasant stroll through an 1800's placer mine site with many interpretive signs along the way. A number of short side trails take you to interesting preserved mining machinery and the old boarding house.
This is a nice shorter route for families or anyone visiting the area to see what mining looked like a hundred years ago.
Iowa Hill Trailhead
We love this quick and easy hike. If you go at dusk, don’t forget to look up, the sky is incredible.
The Iowa Hill Trail is a pleasant stroll through an 1800's placer mine site with many interpretive signs along the way. A number of short side trails take you to interesting preserved mining machinery and the old boarding house.
This is a nice shorter route for families or anyone visiting the area to see what mining looked like a hundred years ago.
Entertainment
Oh my goodness, this place is just the cutest. It's the oldest year-round theatre company on Colorado's Western Slope. It's small and quaint, but the seats are comfortable and great views from most seats. The performances are spot on.
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Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
121 S Ridge StOh my goodness, this place is just the cutest. It's the oldest year-round theatre company on Colorado's Western Slope. It's small and quaint, but the seats are comfortable and great views from most seats. The performances are spot on.
Fun place for kids and adults to be creative. Paint pottery, build a fun mosaic or try you hand with colorful acrylics on canvas. Either way you will have a great time.
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Ready Paint Fire! Breckenridge CO
112 N Main StFun place for kids and adults to be creative. Paint pottery, build a fun mosaic or try you hand with colorful acrylics on canvas. Either way you will have a great time.
Ski Resorts
Keystone or “Treestone” is about a 35-40 minute drive from Breckenridge. The longest run is Schoolmarm at 3.5 miles. For intermediate to advanced skiers, be sure to hike or take a ride on a cat to expert terrain in The Outback bowls. The views here!
Keystone Adventure Tour’s snowcats make passes on The Outback travel route only. Reservations aren’t required, but $10 in cash is.
Vertical: 3,128 ft / 953m
Base elevation: 9,280 ft / 2,829m
Summit elevation: 12,408 ft / 3,782m
Number of Lifts: 20
Average Annual Snowfall over the past 34 years: 235 in / 597 cm
Number of Trails: 128
Skiable Area: 3,148 acres / 1249 ha
Snowmaking: 662 acres / 268 ha
Lift-Serviced Terrain Degree of Difficulty:
Easiest: 12%
More Difficult: 39%
Most Difficult: 49%
All of the shuttles to other mountains like Keystone leave from Breckenridge Station which is on the north side of town and a 15 - 20 minute walk. What you can do is take the free bus service to get from Columbine condos to Breckenridge station. The ‘Brown Route’ picks up by Peak 9 (Beaver Run or Valdoro Mountain Lodge) every 15 minutes and goes to Breckenridge Station. From there you’ll want to take the ‘Swan Mountain Flyer’ to Keystone. This would require minimal walking taking these two buses.
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Keystone Mountain
Keystone or “Treestone” is about a 35-40 minute drive from Breckenridge. The longest run is Schoolmarm at 3.5 miles. For intermediate to advanced skiers, be sure to hike or take a ride on a cat to expert terrain in The Outback bowls. The views here!
Keystone Adventure Tour’s snowcats make passes on The Outback travel route only. Reservations aren’t required, but $10 in cash is.
Vertical: 3,128 ft / 953m
Base elevation: 9,280 ft / 2,829m
Summit elevation: 12,408 ft / 3,782m
Number of Lifts: 20
Average Annual Snowfall over the past 34 years: 235 in / 597 cm
Number of Trails: 128
Skiable Area: 3,148 acres / 1249 ha
Snowmaking: 662 acres / 268 ha
Lift-Serviced Terrain Degree of Difficulty:
Easiest: 12%
More Difficult: 39%
Most Difficult: 49%
All of the shuttles to other mountains like Keystone leave from Breckenridge Station which is on the north side of town and a 15 - 20 minute walk. What you can do is take the free bus service to get from Columbine condos to Breckenridge station. The ‘Brown Route’ picks up by Peak 9 (Beaver Run or Valdoro Mountain Lodge) every 15 minutes and goes to Breckenridge Station. From there you’ll want to take the ‘Swan Mountain Flyer’ to Keystone. This would require minimal walking taking these two buses.
Named one of the top ski resorts in North America, Vail’s wide variety of terrain, welcoming and vast back bowls plus 5,317 skiable acres provide a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. Vail is about a 45 minute drive from Breckenridge. Not to be missed are Game Creek Bowl for challenging blue terrain, China Bowl, and of course, Blue Sky Basin (the best). Be sure to grab lunch in Blue Sky Basin. There are two restaurant options available. Belle's Camp offers sandwiches, beverages and more—or feel free to bring your own food and take advantage of the free outdoor grills and picnic tables overlooking peaks that go for days. For those looking for a quick bite and a brew, the Dawg Haus, located at the bottom of Chair 39, offers gourmet hot dogs and craft beers.
Getting there:
All of the shuttles to other mountains like Vail leave from Breckenridge Station which is on the north side of town and a 15 - 20 minute walk. What you can do is take the free bus service to get from Columbine condos to Breckenridge station. The ‘Brown Route’ picks up by Peak 9 (Beaver Run or Valdoro Mountain Lodge) every 15 minutes and goes to Breckenridge Station. From there you’ll want to take the ‘Swan Mountain Flyer’ to Keystone. This would require minimal walking taking these two buses. Otherwise expect to pay for parking in the Vail Village parking structure which is around $30. Free parking in the structure from 3P to 3A.
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Vail Ski Resort
Named one of the top ski resorts in North America, Vail’s wide variety of terrain, welcoming and vast back bowls plus 5,317 skiable acres provide a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. Vail is about a 45 minute drive from Breckenridge. Not to be missed are Game Creek Bowl for challenging blue terrain, China Bowl, and of course, Blue Sky Basin (the best). Be sure to grab lunch in Blue Sky Basin. There are two restaurant options available. Belle's Camp offers sandwiches, beverages and more—or feel free to bring your own food and take advantage of the free outdoor grills and picnic tables overlooking peaks that go for days. For those looking for a quick bite and a brew, the Dawg Haus, located at the bottom of Chair 39, offers gourmet hot dogs and craft beers.
Getting there:
All of the shuttles to other mountains like Vail leave from Breckenridge Station which is on the north side of town and a 15 - 20 minute walk. What you can do is take the free bus service to get from Columbine condos to Breckenridge station. The ‘Brown Route’ picks up by Peak 9 (Beaver Run or Valdoro Mountain Lodge) every 15 minutes and goes to Breckenridge Station. From there you’ll want to take the ‘Swan Mountain Flyer’ to Keystone. This would require minimal walking taking these two buses. Otherwise expect to pay for parking in the Vail Village parking structure which is around $30. Free parking in the structure from 3P to 3A.
A Basin is the best ski mountain you've never heard of. Located about 30 minutes from Breckenridge this a truly a locals mountain. Don't be put off by its laid-back, ultra-local vibe, the Beavers and the Steep Gullies on the left side of the mountain is some of the steepest terrain in the state. Get some liquid courage from their candied bacon Bloody Mary's.
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6A Basin is the best ski mountain you've never heard of. Located about 30 minutes from Breckenridge this a truly a locals mountain. Don't be put off by its laid-back, ultra-local vibe, the Beavers and the Steep Gullies on the left side of the mountain is some of the steepest terrain in the state. Get some liquid courage from their candied bacon Bloody Mary's.
Breakfast
A no frills Breckenridge classic steps from the condo. Bring cash to pay for your meal, they don't take credit cards. Sometimes you just need a good strong cup of coffee and some pancakes before your day on the hill, and this is the place to get them.
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Blue Moose Restaurant
540 S Main StA no frills Breckenridge classic steps from the condo. Bring cash to pay for your meal, they don't take credit cards. Sometimes you just need a good strong cup of coffee and some pancakes before your day on the hill, and this is the place to get them.
Breakfast, sandwiches & famed, in-house made corned beef hash served in a snug space with a patio.
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Columbine Café
109 S Main StBreakfast, sandwiches & famed, in-house made corned beef hash served in a snug space with a patio.
BreckFast
500 S Main StDelicious breakfast sandwiches and burritos. Can order takeout online.