Breckenridge Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Great skiing area, good town, generally friendly. 


Con

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 I don't live there :( 


In a nutshell

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 Snow board, beer, sleep and repeat 

 

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Things to Do  

Road Trip

Road Trip, Breckenridge

 BigBlueOne Says:  A lot of the ski communities (Vail, Keystone, etc.) are within a short drive of Breckenridge. So, if you get tired of the scenery go check out one of the other villages. They each have their own flavor so it will definitely give you a good change of pace. 

Get the best Ski Resorts in Breckenridge

Get the best Ski Resorts in Breckenridge, Breckenridge

 jasonmarsh Says:  Located in what was once the gold rush country, the Breckenridge ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado are now golden for many ski enthusiasts. Breckenridge is one the popular Colorado resorts that comes alive during the winter ski season when it is bustling... 

Hotels  

Beaver Run Resort

 4 Reviews and 469 Opinions  If you want a place to stay in town where you can ski in and ski out then this is the place for you.... 

Hilton Valdoro Mountain Lodge

 2 Reviews and 170 Opinions  Another couple joined my wife and I for three nights at the Valdoro Mountain Lodge. The couple we... 

Restaurants  

Downstairs at Eric's: Great food,great beer selection,nice Colorado feel

Downstairs at Eric's: Great food,great beer selection,nice Colorado feel, Breckenridge

 travelisfab Says:  Alot of menu selections and our appetizer and pizzas were fabulous. It was a happening place this Wednesday evening and lots to watch on the many tv's. There was a wait list but it seemed to move through fairly quickly. Definitely worth the wait but many 2-seat and 4-seat... 

Michael's: Italian Dining

Michael's: Italian Dining, Breckenridge

 klasher Says:  Boasting windows that overlook the ski mountain, this quaint restaurant was cozy and romantic. The wait staff was phenomenal and the bus boy was my fave! I had a tasty lasagna and I also sampled my husbands white lasagna (alfredo sauce instead of marinara with seafood) Both... 

Bubba Gump's Shirmp Company: Run Forrest Run.....

Bubba Gump's Shirmp Company: Run Forrest Run....., Breckenridge

 Jewelslover Says:  Bubba Gump's has a friendly, casual feel. It's a busy, noisy restaurant, not somewhere to have a romantic dinner with that special someone. They have a wide variety of dishes, seafood and other, on the menu. The food has a New Orleans flair. The wait staff is quite... 

South Ridge Seafood Grill: Pretty Good Seafood

South Ridge Seafood Grill: Pretty Good Seafood, Breckenridge

 jtkuga Says:  A little bit loud for sure, part of the restaraunt is a bar in which a lot of people come to drink at after a long day of skiing. Overall a good place. You get bread with olive oil as a free appetizer if you don't want to splurge for anything else. I had the spice rubbed... 

Spencer's: Best Food by Beaver Run Lift

Spencer's: Best Food by Beaver Run Lift, Breckenridge

 BigBlueOne Says:  This place is right at the lift, but its hidden around the corner. Skip all of the outdoor grills and other nastiness and find this place for a good lunch right at the slopes. They have a buffet that has a good selection and the clam chowder was good (for a landlocked... 

Steak & Rib: Great Steak House

Steak & Rib: Great Steak House, Breckenridge

 BigBlueOne Says:  Somewhat low-key, laid back ambience for a steakhouse, but that seems to be the norm in Breck. Nothing really outstanding either positive or negative about the ambience though so no big deal either way. We all had the combo appetizer which had a very good mixture of tasty... 

The Whale's Tail: Wasn't Great, but Supposedly Good Entertainment

The Whale's Tail: Wasn't Great, but Supposedly Good Entertainment, Breckenridge

 BigBlueOne Says:  Food was so/so, but they are supposed to have a good comedian that works quite a bit. It did seem cheaper than most places around though. My wife and I both had the fish and chips. It was okay but nothing great. 

Nightlife  

Gold Pan Bar: $2.00 PBR All the time!

Gold Pan Bar: $2.00 PBR All the time!, Breckenridge

 GinBuck Says:  This turned out to be our favorite watering hole in Breck. It is about as close to a western saloon as you can find these days including an honest-to-god wood swinging door. Good vibes. Not too clean. Dank. Just what we were looking for. Did I mention the $2.00 PBR's? Hah! 

Sherpa and Yetis: Live Music Scene

Sherpa and Yetis: Live Music Scene, Breckenridge

 JTBIII Says:  After stopping at most of the restaurants and clubs, the friendly locals recommended this place for the live music and atmosphere. Good music and a fun atmosphere. When i went the awesome Yonder Mountain String Band was playing. No Dress Code 

Transportation  

Denver Airport to Breckenridge Shuttles

Denver Airport to Breckenridge Shuttles, Breckenridge

 hunterh Says:  If you are looking to rent a car then you should make sure you have reserved far in advance especially if traveling during the holidays. You really don't need one when visiting Breckenridge, but if you are one of those travelers that can't do without one then go for it.If... 

Breckenridge Shuttles, Rental Cars & Around Town

Breckenridge Shuttles, Rental Cars & Around Town, Breckenridge

 kellyben Says:  There are a few points that visitors should consider when choosing between renting a car or taking a shuttle to Breckenridge. Driving to Breckenridge involves crossing the Continental Divide at the Eisenhower tunnel. During the winter months, the approach and descent from... 

Local Customs  

Ullr fest!!!!!
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Uller fest is ... well crazy, just picture any college homecoming parade , yup that sums it up pretty good lots of drinking, partying, and floats.... or somthing like it

every January 11th breckenridge celibrates ULLR fest a festival for the nordic god of snow

people running around drinking beer, drinking beer on the floats, bon fires on the floats, some of teh funniest floats you will ever see, tons of people all over wearing horns on their heads (viking horns) many dressed up like vikings many not dressed in much... its somthing you have to see ... they hand out candy to kids, and condoms to adults and sun tan lotion packets for when your out on the slopes the next day... jsut really funny stuff

it was hard to only pick out 5 pics for this, so i might add anouther Yip on Ullr to be able to have more pics

Written Mar 9, 2007

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Warnings and Dangers  

Altitude will get to you!

Altitude will get to you!, Breckenridge

 natlibaby Says:  If you are not used to being very high above sea level- be careful for altitude sickness!! Just be sure to drink lots and lots of water. This helped out a lot, they also sell herbal pills for this at many of the stores in town and lodges on the slopes. You might feel... 

Altitude Sickness!

Altitude Sickness!, Breckenridge

 allymarie Says:  I am from Georgia, so when I visited Breckenridge I was not used to the altitude. I was warned to drink a lot of water before going to ski but I did not take it seriously because I do not get sick easily. After a long day of skiing, I felt too horrible to go anywhere that... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ullur Fest

Ullur Fest, Breckenridge

 texaslloyd Says:  In January Breckenridge has Ullur Fest. It is a parade down main street. Lots of fun! Crazy sites included men running down the street in Speedos (keep in mind, it is the middle of Winter) and people skiing and boarding off of a snow jump and landing on a connected trailor... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Get Your Gear at Alpine Sports

Get Your Gear at Alpine Sports, Breckenridge

 BigBlueOne Says:  Skiing in Breckenridge is awesome and there's plenty of places around that will do a great job of fitting you with all the equipment that you'll need. Alpine Sports treated us very well so I would highly recommend them for both their service and their prices.Be sure to... 

Climb Quandary Peak

Climb Quandary Peak, Breckenridge

 leplaya Says:  Quandary Peak, at 14,265 feet, is one of the easiest Colorado 14er to climb. It is a 7 mile (round trip) hike with about 3500 feet in elevation gain. It is technically easy, but at that high of an elevation, it can be fairly strenuous. I am not an athlete by a long shot, but... 

Favorites  

Finding a Babysitter while on Vacation

Finding a Babysitter while on Vacation, Breckenridge

 breckgurl Says:  There are tons of things to do both day and night while in Breckenridge! Some of the activities are great for familys (gold mine tour, children museum, skiing...) but sometimes you want to leave the kids at home. You can find a babysitter at BreckenridgeBabysitters.comCPR... 

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