Looking to avoid long lift lines while also enjoying the winter wonderland of Breckenridge? We compiled a list of our favorite things to do in and around town to avoid those long lift lines!
1. Visit Main Street
Enjoy what our majestic little town has to offer. There are plenty of local shops and boutiques Where you can get souvenirs and plenty of local restaurants to fulfill your cravings. Take a stroll down Main Street and take in the views!
2. Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great activity for the entire family, much cheaper than a day on the slopes, and Breckenridge has plenty of trail options for any snowshoe ability level.
3. Snowmobiling
Want to try something new and thrilling here in the High Rockies? Try snowmobiling with Nova Guides or White Mountain Snowmobile Tours. They can get you out to enjoy the thrill of snowmobiling and the beautiful mountain views.
4. Dog Sledding
Dog sledding in the high country offers an exciting experience for the whole family! Whether you mush a dog team right here in Breck with Good Times Adventures or you venture out to Alpine Adventures in the Leadville area, the experience is sure to be unforgettable.
5. Ice Skating
The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 Ice Rink is located steps away from the slopes of Peak 8. This outdoor public ice skating rink is family-friendly fun for the young and young at heart. Take in magnificent countywide mountain vistas and warm up between laps by the fire with hot drinks and refreshments from Ullr Café just steps away from the rink. Skates and helmets are available for rent at the walk-up window.
6. Ice Castles
The Silverthorne Ice Castles are back for the winter! The ice castles are built with over 25 tons of ice! Hundreds of thousands of icicles are hand placed by professional ice artists and lit with LED lights carefully placed inside the icicles. Within the ice castles you will find frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, ice slides, and fountains made out of ice.
7. Snow Tubing
The Frisco Adventure Park snow tubing hill is open for the winter! Grab the family and friends and head to the snow tubing hill to enjoy various lanes of tubing. Each lane has a different experience — some are narrow, some are steeper, and some even have rolling hills to add a little thrill! Reservations are required.
A lot of people come to Breckenridge in the winter to either ski or snowboard, but what they don’t know is Breckenridge is known for so many other outdoor activities! Want to take a day off skiing or snowboarding and try something a little…
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Are you looking for a winter activity that the entire family can enjoy to escape the hustle and bustle of the ski area? Perhaps a day of sledding in Breckenridge is just what you are looking for!
What's great about sledding is that you don't…
Looking to avoid long lift lines while also enjoying the winter wonderland of Breckenridge? We compiled a list of our favorite things to do in and around town to avoid those long lift lines!
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If you are looking for an experience you'll never forget, why not enjoy a sleigh ride with Two Below Zero? They offer three options. Choose a hot cocoa sleigh ride for a group experience that includes entertainment, or book a "one-horse open…
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What better way to start the New Year than by treating that special someone with a date in Breckenridge? Choosing what to do or where to go on a date can be a little overwhelming sometimes, but don't sweat it! Looking for something adrenaline-inducing?…
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Feeling adventurous? Want to try something new? Try snowmobiling with Nova Guides or White Mountain Snowmobile Tours. They can get you out to enjoy the thrill of snowmobiling and the beautiful mountain views.
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that biking must come to an end in Breckenridge. Fat bikes have oversized tires that give the bike more surface and grip on unstable surfaces such as snow, mud, or sand. If you’ve spent any time in…
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Winter hiking is most likely not the first thing that comes to mind when you think Breck. You are probably thinking, "I am here to ski!" Well for those looking for something to do off the mountain, here is your guide to a couple hiking trails…
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Winter in Breckenridge host fun for all ages, from youngsters to young adults. From fun and excitement to history and culture, there are countless activities designed to keep the kiddos occupied and having fun.
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