Location: Breckenridge
Top Things to do in Breckenridge
What to do and see in Breckenridge, Colorado (CO): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Once a mountain mining town decimated and nearly destroyed by river dredging, the surprisingly versatile Breckenridge has bounced back over the last century to become one of Colorado's top year round alpine getaways, with all-seasons activities galore. Restoration of the river area has led to the creation of pristine hiking trails and greenery in the summer months, but winter is the real draw. Skiers flock to the groomed slopes, chutes and bowls of Breckenridge Ski Resort by the million.
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1. Vail Pass Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By GoPlaces789170 - Texas Gulf Coast, United States
This is one of our favorite bike rides. A number of bike rental companies will haul you and your bike to the top of Vail Pass free with the rental of a bike. I've only done the ride from Vail Pass into Frisco, where the ride is mostly downhill. It takes you past Copper Mountain (you can stop and ride the chair lift to the top for great views!) and into Frisco -- a great place to stop for lunch (many wonderful shops and restaurants along Main Street). If you have the bike for the day, you can ride on trails around Lake Dillon. As an option, you can also go down on the other side of Vail Pass into Vail and on to Lionshead. If you're doing more than just riding from Vail back to return your bike, be sure to get a lock for your bike(s). Most places will include it in the rental.
2. Mohawk Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By mitchellm915
Pretty straightforward hike with beautiful waterfalls, lakes and above tree line views. About 6 miles round trip from the lower trailhead parking area where you can take the road or catch Spruce Creek Trail through the pines. Suggest you bring a lunch or snacks and plenty of water or a water filter. Trekking poles will help to make your way through some of the rock areas, but are not required. We took about 4.5 hours, taking our time, sitting up above the upper lake to enjoy lunch with a view. Morning hours are best to avoid the afternoon storms.
3. Sapphire Point Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By pasowine - Paso Robles, United States
This Overlook is just a few miles north of Breckenridge - easy to get to. The overlook has amazing views of Lake Dillon. There is a wonderful loop trail that the overlook is on. You can head left or right from the parking lot and you will come to the overlook shortly. Easy hike for people - saw families picnicking as well on the picnic tables at the eastern side of the loop trail.
4. Fairy Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Seetheworldnow1 - Denver, United States
Kids will love this trail with all different types of fairy homes. The trail is short and a little steep for some but worth the walk
5. Isak Heartstone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By MikeRags1957 - Comunidad, Costa Rica
2nd time we visited Isak. Took a photo with the entire family, Short hike to see Isak. The trail was icy, but OK.
6. Main Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,927 reviews
The historical section of Breckenridge.
Reviewed By tarac449 - Benson, United States
Everything was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The shop workers are friendly and helpful. Cute shops, good food and the cutest, quaintest atmosphere. There are only like 2 places to use the bathroom on the entire street, one being at the Welcome Center. And Breck is "bagless" so go prepared with your own bag or be prepared to pay $0.10 for a bag. Just don't drive to Main St. Parking is limited and traffic is plentiful. Walk, take the bus or ride the trolley. Uber is totally unreliable in this town! Lack of drivers and frequent rate surges due to demand made Uber unreliable.
7. Boreas Pass Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 666 reviews
Reviewed By TravelMoreLiveBetter - Parker, United States
We took Boreas Pass into Breckenridge this weekend and we were not disappointed. It's a beautiful drive with gorgeous scenery all along the way. There are a couple of narrow spots that made me nervous when passing other cars, but there weren't that many people on the road while we were driving it. This would be a gorgeous drive in the fall, when the leaves change. We plan on coming back in a week or 2 to hopefully see the beautiful fall colors. The road is rocky - some spots are worse than others, but I think that most passenger cars could handle it, if they have enough clearance.
8. The O2 Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By 175KarenA - Atlanta, United States
I should have gone here on the very first day. I was really suffering with ALL of the symptoms of altitude sickness. Major headache, shortness of breath, zero appetite, lethargic, a little nausea. My health isn't great to start with so the altitude seemed to make my pain worse as well. I went in and started with the 15 minute session, and increased to 30 minutes ($20). They have a variety of drinks both hot and cold, tv, tons of magazines, internet and printing. I felt relief from the headache after the 330 minutes and hoped I had surpassed the hurdle for the week long stay. I decided to get the mid sized can of inhaling oxygen thinking it would save me from more trouble. I used the can a good bit but it just isn't as strong as in the bar with the nasal tubes. I felt better and was actually hungry the next day after going, but I started back down hill with the symptoms shortly after. I really wish I had headed right back in there instead of trying the self use canister. In my case, I think I should have gone every day for at least 15 minutes. I have severe spinal stenosis and 3 degenerated discs in my neck. I think my pain was exascerbated tremendously by the altitude. The oxygen helped. The fella working was great, friendly, checked on you, really explained things and had great knowledge. I highly reccomend rushing right over and spending as much time as it takes to feel better. The prices are reasonable. Don't let yourself feel bad and ruin your trip.
9. High Line Railroad Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Get your fill of Breckenridge's railroad history at the High Line Railroad Park. This site is great for families and visitors of all ages. Stop in the park's free museum (open June-September) to see historic railroad photographs and exhibits. Outside, the park includes Engine No. 9, one of the original locomotives that served Breckenridge in the late 1800s, as well as a boxcar display, caboose (that you can walk inside when the museum is open), and a rotary snowplow that was used to clear the tracks of snow. Kids will love playing at the railroad themed playground park and "blowing" the whistle for Engine No. 9. Picnic tables dot the park - a great spot for a family picnic. Parking available next to the park. Restrooms located in the Ice Arena. This is a great stop for families visiting Isak Heartstone, the Breckenridge Troll. We are located across the parking lot from the start of the new troll train. The park museum is not currently open for visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Reviewed By efustok - Houston, United States
If you have a child that loves trains, you must visit. They have a few old trains you can climb on, and a button to give the sound effects of the train approaching. The park itself is so cute, has a depot, and fun things for them to climb, and play on. It is also very close the wooden troll.
10. Hoosier Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By 910rickf - Colleyville, United States
Beautiful views once you get on the trail. The trail is about 2.5 miles. Everyone suggests that you hike the loop counterclockwise go up past the gate on the right and follow the gravel road. If you just want a great view follow gravel rod to the left. When you can see the whole of blur lake and the dam go a couple of hundred yards and it seems like you can see the whole world!
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