Breckenridge Real Estate Blog

The international resort Town of Breckenridge is home away from home for a lot of talented people.   Playing on the historic cultural footprint in Summit County real estate, townspeople and part-time residents have worked selflessly to preserve and enrich the community through classic cultural events, destinations, and classes.  When you choose a retirement home, vacation real estate, or a second home in Breckenridge, you will truly appreciate their dedication and the deeper lifestyle that they bring to us.  From film, theatre, and entertainment to art to museums and musical events, Breckenridge, Colorado real estate gains value and popularity because they are here.

Film, Theater, Entertainment:  Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the summer, Breckenridge’s Blue River Plaza is alive with free performances.  The events include music, theater, art, culture, sports, historical displays, and activities for children.  Our award-winning Backstage Theater offers splendid productions several times a year.  Every September, the Breckenridge Festival of Film features celebrity guests, filmmakers, premier shows, seminars, special events, parties, and dozens of independent films. 

Art:  All year round, over a dozen galleries provide everything from fine art to great prints, posters, and photos in various themes from Southwestern or Western to Nuevo deco.  During the summertime, the community hosts three art festivals attended by some of the best artists in the nation.  In addition, the Arts District, a pedestrian friendly area with outdoor and indoor spaces for workshops, features artists-in-residence, galleries and cultural events and bustles with creativity and opportunities for everyone.

Museums:  Beginning at the Welcome Center, visitors begin learning at an interpretive 19th-century log cabin that is the centerpiece of the museum portion of the center.  A multimedia display highlights the town’s history from the days as an Indian settlement to the gold rush days to the modern Victorian ski village.

The story of the original owner of the Barney Ford House Museum, an escaped slave, is preserved at his 1880s Victorian home and the Edwin Carter Museum displays the collection of Rocky Mountain flora and Fauna documented by its namesake.  Main Street historic Museum features seasonal exhibits that showcase the town’s history.  An engaging Mountain Top Children’s Museum offers exhibits, camps, and workshops all year round.

Music:  In addition to regular children’s concerts, the Riverwalk offers almost 40 classical and non-classical concerts throughout the summer including performances by the National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Institute Orchestra.  Then during the month of June around Maggie Pond and a floating stage, the town lights up with the rhythm and funk of the best of jazz, both here and in town’s nightclubs.

For more information about real estate in the Rocky Mountain ski resorts, contact Jonna Beardsley at (970) 453-2200 or e-mail Jonna2breckenridge associates.com.