Activities & Shopping in Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a year-round playground that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages and interests. The slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort are consistently ranked among the top ten in the nation. Adventure-seekers can enjoy exciting activities summer and winter in the surrounding mountains. Those with more cultural interests can learn about the town's colorful history by signing up for a jeep rental, mining tour, or walking tour of Breckenridge's historic district. For more information on activities and dining email concierge GDLConcierge@vailresorts.com.

Summer Activities

• Golf at Breckenridge Golf Club, featuring the world's only municipal Jack Nicklaus signature course
• Peak 8 Fun Park has relocated to the Gondola parking lots for this summer due to construction on Peak 8
• Sail, kayak, or canoe on Dillon Reservoir
• Mountain biking
• Horseback riding
• Scenic ATV tours
• Whitewater Rafting: Class II-IV

Winter Activities

• Skiing and snowboarding
• Nordic skiing
• Ice skating
• Sleigh rides
• Snowshoeing
• Fly fishing
• Dog sledding
• Snowmobiling

Shopping
Breckenridge is also a shopper's delight, with unique art, jewelry, and clothing stores on every block of historic Main Street.  Of course, sports shops offer gear for nearly any kind of mountain activity.  With over 200 shops, visitors won't go home empty-handed.

Breckenridge was named "Top Mountain Shopping Town" in 5280 Magazine's 2005 annual Top of the Mountains issue.  Click here  to see the editor's picks of Breckenridge shops not to be missed.