Tucked into the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Town of Breckenridge sprouted up during the Gold Rush of the 1800s, which left behind Breckenridge’s charming historic, Victorian-style real estate situated along a friendly small-town Main Street. Vail Resorts picked this beautiful location to open its Breckenridge Ski Resort, drawing vacationers, second-home owners, and a growing number of year-round residents to a variety of lifestyles and beautiful Breckenridge condominiums and Breckenridge homes.
Every season brings exciting changes to Breckenridge homes and neighborhoods. The vibrant population of 3,300 becomes 35,000 during the winter season. Breckenridge Golf Course transforms into Breckenridge Nordic Center. The summer music festivals give way to an incredible Ice Sculpture competition and the Peak 8 summer family amusement park welcomes ice skaters. Mountain bikers turn into snowboarders and avid fly-fishermen don hunting gear.
Winter draws the hardy hearted from around the world to the Resort’s 4 peaks and 400 acres of expert and advanced-intermediate terrain. Skiers of all levels of expertise find the best way to begin is at the top-notch ski & Ride School where little ones and seniors alike learn to board the highest chairlift on the continent to an elevation of 12,840 feet and how to ski back down. Four terrain parks and four half pipes dot Peaks 7, 8, 9, and 10. There are two high-speed, 6-passenger Super chairs and a variety of other lifts working full time to move skiers and boarders to their destination runs.
Then, there are the Nordic and backcountry trails, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountaineering, and a long list of other creative winter outdoor adventures. Some enjoy an occasional sleigh ride, camp out, or an afternoon of snow tubing.
As the springtime gradually blossoms, hiking boots and mountain bikes replace the skis and boards. The adventurous folks frolic at the Whitewater Kayak Park. The competitive ones conquer the driving range, ballparks, soccer fields, and tennis courts. During the summertime, the Town reverberates with the joy of festivals and concerts.
The little cosmopolitan community combines concerts, symphony, theater, and fine dining beautifully with a casual lifestyle. Residents and visitors browse over 250 shops and boutiques and relax in the Town’s variety of bars and restaurants—all featuring unique personalities, cuisine, wares, and services.
The community features 249 Historic District structures and 18 museums and art galleries, several churches, and the beloved Riverwalk Center outdoor amphitheater.
Contact Jonna Beardsley at (970) 453-2200 or (800) 774-7970 for friendly, professional assistance when relocating to the resort area.
