Breckenridge - A Genuine Ski Town

This year, Breckenridge turns 150 years old, and it’s celebrating with plenty of rousing events.
Breck­enridge offers something for everyone. Main Street is a T-shirt- and souvenir lovers dream for tourists and a great place for locals to go out on the town. The Riverwalk Center hosts orchestras, dance companies and blues, rock and jam bands throughout the summer.
Breckenridge is becoming an artists’ Mecca, with its many galleries and the Arts District, which provides classes for kids and adults. For nature lovers, the Breckenridge Nature Center offers plenty of activities.
History buffs should check out houses full of artifacts, such as Bar ney Ford, Edwin Carter and the Main Street Historical museums. Each have fascinating stories about the towns, which originated during the 19th century gold rush. How can you beat a Victorian town situated below a ski resort? –KN