Breckenridge Real Estate Blog

Learn why Breckenridge CO homes surround one of the prettiest towns in Colorado.  From the Victorian gold and silver era, Breckenridge CO real estate sustains more than 200 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Celebrating in style, on April 4, 2009 the Town of Breckenridge kicks off her 150th birthday party.  Everyone is invited.  From dancing in downtown Breckenridge real estate to gold nugget hunts for children, the proud roar of this quaint resort town will echo throughout the Rocky Mountains during today’s festivities and throughout the year to come. 

Revolving around the Old Courthouse, now 100 years old, the Old Fashioned Street Party includes the removal of a time capsule from the courthouse cornerstone, a bucket brigade, live bluegrass music, and a grand fireworks display this evening.  The Six Million Dollar Band, an Anniversary Toast with local legends, and the Quantum Ski Club’s Retro Ski Bash are all on schedule.

A rich heritage began in 1859 when a group of prospectors decided to incorporate to bring some order to a rabble-rousing camp for miners and the accompanying settlement.  Some found gold and others discovered the pristine beauty of the Ten Mile Range and the Continental Divide.

This is the year for families, history buffs, and anyone looking for excitement to explore again the old trails and stories of the area.  Replete with brothels and saloons, gold booms and busts, adventure and hope, the history of Breckenridge will come to life during Kingdom Days June 20 and 21.  Events and activities include tours of the historic mines, museum exhibits, gunfights, live music, old time arts and crafts, storytelling, historic hikes, activities for children, and the Annual Outhouse Races.

On August 15 and 16, the Mining and Railroad Weekend adds a critical piece to the puzzle.  It highlights the railroad relics and the historic railroad route.

One special venue this year is the Edwin Carter Museum with exhibit themes tracing the evolution of Carter’s life as a miner, taxidermist, and scientist as well as a new theater room and interactive learning center for children.  Naturalist Carter paved the way for today’s environmental awareness.  There will also be the unveiling of new additions to the Arts District, a cutting-edge campus with ceramics studio, performance arts venue, artist-in-residence studios, workshop space.  French Gulch and Iowa Hill boast new signage explaining the Town’s history along the trails.

They say that the characters may have changed but the outcast, the visionary, and a slew of other characters remain in our beautiful mountain community.  Come appreciate the white gold still falling from the sky and appreciate what it took to bring us to this point.

Jonna Beardsley of Breckenridge Associates offers a wealth of information about real estate in the Rocky Mountains.  Call Jonna at (970) 453-2200 for friendly, professional assistance.