Quick Facts
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Attractions
In the 1920s ski jump contests were organized on Shock Hill in
Breckenridge. The first organized ski club and motorized rope tow in
Breckenridge were at Carter Park Hill. It started operating in 1940.
Breckenridge Freeride Park—This entry-
level, free ride stunt park is one of the first
five parks permitted on public lands in the
nation and has become an example to many
municipalities in Colorado and across the
country. The park consists of approximately
ten features, which range from raised ramps
and teeter-totters to log rides and a series of
jumps for mountain bikers. 970-547-3155
Breckenridge Golf Club—The only Jack
Nicklaus-designed municipal golf course on
the planet was rated by Colorado Golfer as
the Best Mountain Course in Colorado. The
27-hole, 72 par course is settled amidst the
picturesque Rocky Mountains with streams,
beaver ponds, native grasses, sagebrush,
wetlands, pine and aspen groves. The Club-
house offers a fully stocked pro-shop and
full-service restaurant and bar. Advance
tee times are available only with a lodging
package. Golf and lodging packages are
available through the Breckenridge Cen-
tral Reservations by calling 877-234-3989.
breckenridgegolfclub.com
Hiking & Biking Trails—The Town of
Breckenridge manages a number of trails
with varying terrain that explore historic sites,
scenic areas, lead to interesting destinations,
connect with neighborhoods and provide
alternatives to automobile transportation.
Once in town, pick up a trail map at the
Breckenridge Welcome Center at 203 S. Main
Street. 877-864-0868
Kayak Park—The longest whitewater
kayak park in the state of Colorado is
Olaf Loose Jason Verschoor
located in Breckenridge. This 1,800-foot park
includes 15 features such as splash rocks,
A dose of history can also be obtained Breckenridge, Colorado. It’s dramatic and drop structures, eddy pools, play waves and
exploring Breckenridge’s downtown where exciting, it’s modern yet kicked back… s-curves. The park is open free of charge,
numerous shops and restaurants are housed natural, impressive, comfortable and fun,” generally from June to August, depending on
in historic buildings. Culinary and retail trea- wrote Moira McCarthy, a columnist for water flow.
sures await discovery with more than 75 bars the Boston Herald in a February 6, 2008
and restaurants and more than 200 shops article. Nordic Centers—Breckenridge boasts two
and boutiques. No matter what the season, a trip to this quality Nordic centers. Both centers offer
beautiful Victorian mountain town delivers rentals, lessons and waxing services. The
Modern Yet Kicked Back a variety of activities that are sure to create Gold Run Nordic Center at the Breckenridge
“And that’s the thing about a trip to more than one memorable experience. Golf Club has more than 20 groomed kilome-
ters of skating and classic trails, plus back-
country touring, snowshoe trails and dog-
Helpful Hints
friendly trails. Horse drawn sleigh rides are
also available. 970-547-7889
You can book activities and reserve rental equipment when you book your trip through Breck-
At the Breckenridge Nordic Center near
enridge Central Reservations. Just call 877-234-3989. You also can book activities, rentals and
Peak 8, 30 kilometers of groomed skating and
lodging when you get to town at the Breckenridge Welcome Center at 203 S. Main Street.
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