For overnight lodging, look to the brand-new Hotel Alpenrock at the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort. This 205-room Hilton hotel welcomes the entire family to pet-friendly rooms, a spacious fitness center and three distinct dining concepts, including the town’s only speakeasy-inspired bar. Other accommodation options include boutique hotels like Gravity Haus, secluded cabins at Tiger Run Resort and many more.
From breathtaking hikes and historic gems to world-class cultural experiences, it’s easy to fill an itinerary in this Summit County community. Plan your getaway with these ten things to do in Breckenridge this summer.
Enjoy craft spirits and global fare at Breckenridge Distillery’s restaurant location.
Breckenridge Tourism Office
1925 Airport Road
137 South Main Street
You don’t need to venture down I-70 to sip its spirits, especially with the recent debut of Après at Govnr’s Park, a new beverage hall in Capitol Hill. But in addition to mountain views, Breckenridge Distillery offers a behind-the-scenes look at its original production facility. Take a public tour to taste its vodka, gin and signature bourbon whiskey, then sample more award-winning booze in the form of craft cocktails. Its restaurant location on Airport Road also serves globally-inspired small plates and entrees, which pair perfectly with a flight on its patio.
Breckenridge International Festival of Arts
Various locations
August 15-24
The Breckenridge International Festival of Arts will explore the relationship between people and nature through captivating art and play-based programming in August. Highlights include a performance by all-Black troupe Minty Fresh Circus, an interactive on-trail marble run by artist Joe Scolari and North America’s first showcase of SPARK, an experiential installation by Studio Roosegaard which was inspired by fireflies and features thousands of light sparks floating through the night air. The line-up includes both free and ticketed events.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill Road
Though the snow has melted, the slopes at Breckenridge Ski Resort continue to offer exciting entertainment like mountain biking trails, scenic gondola rides and family-friendly activities. Spanning from the Peak 8 base area to the top of the Colorado SuperChair, Epic Discovery features include a forested challenge course, an outdoor rock climbing wall, bungee trampolines and the GoldRunner alpine coaster, which soars 2,500 feet down the mountain on an elevated track. Activity rates vary and are available from June 13 to September 1.
Breckenridge Stables
620 Village Road
Take in stunning views of the Ten Mile Range on a ninety-minute trail ride with Breckenridge Stables. Wrangler-guided experiences begin at the base of Peak 9 and wind through evergreen forests, creek crossings and panoramic scenes of the Continental Divide. With more than one hundred horses in its herd, there’s a perfect match for every visitor, small children included. Those ages four through twelve get in for $100 and adult tours are $125. Tours are available now through October 5, followed by sleigh rides during the winter season.
Breckenridge Wine Classic
Various locations
August 21-23
The tenth annual Breckenridge Wine Classic will kick off in August with exceptional five-course wine dinners at Prospector, Hearthstone Restaurant, Carboy Winery and Rootstalk on Thursday, August 21. Wine-paired lunches and hikes will follow on Friday (August 22) and Saturday (August 23), as will the event’s signature grand tasting sessions featuring more than 100 global wines, small bites from local chefs and live music performances. Event tickets can be purchased à la carte online, with the grand tasting starting at $114.
Breck Pride
Various locations
Throughout June
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Breck Pride, which will feature a range of events from June 9 to 15. These include drag queen performances, concerts starring Jordy and Denver-based queer funk rock band May Be Fern, karaoke dedicated to gay pop icons, a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and more activities that promote education, allyship and inclusivity. Most experiences are free to attend; see the festival’s web page for more information and the full schedule.
Country Boy Mine
0542 French Gulch Road
Venture more than 1,000 feet into the mountain during a tour at Country Boy Mine, a historical site founded in 1887. Back in the town’s early days, prospectors extracted its gold and silver, followed by lead and zinc during the World Wars. Old equipment and other artifacts are seen during today’s one-hour guided experience, which is followed by gold panning in Eureka Creek. Keep what you find and strike it rich if you’re lucky! Tours are available through October 31 and cost $38.95 for children ages four through twelve; adult tickets are priced at $48.95.
Good Times Adventures
6061 Tiger Road
Even without snow on the trails, the sled dogs at Good Times Adventures stay active with summer mushing tours. Greet more than a hundred Siberian Huskies at the kennel and learn about training techniques before embarking on a two-mile circuit through wildflowers and pine forests in the scenic Swan River Valley. Each cart accommodates up to seven people, with ninety-minute tours priced at $85 per adult and $70 per child ages five to eight years old. Book an experience between late June and September.
Quandary Peak
McCullough Gulch Road
Wild adventures happen on Colorado fourteeners, including Quandary Peak. However, among mountains of the same ranking, this 14,271-foot summit is considered one of the more mild ascents and great for first-timers. Hike the Class 1 east ridge for the least difficulty, or challenge yourself with an exposed scramble up the west side. Note that there is little to no cell service at the trailhead, so be sure to book your parking permit in advance, as such is required from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. between June 14 and September 14. Pricing is $30 on Mondays through Thursdays and $55 on Fridays through Sundays, as well as holidays.
Rootstalk
207 North Main Street
Chef Matt Vawter, who was named "Best Chef: Mountain Region" by last year’s James Beard Awards, founded modern American restaurant Rootstalk in 2020. Set within a historic home on North Main Street, this esteemed dining destination is loved for its $149 seasonal seven-course tasting menu starring dry-aged New York strip from Brunson Family Meat Co., agnolotti filled with baby artichoke and foraged morel mushrooms, plus optional sommelier-selected wine pairings. An à la carte dinner menu is also available daily. Rootstalk is a lovely place to celebrate a special occasion, as is its neighboring Italian sister concept, Radicato.
