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10 Best Things to Do in Breckenridge, Colorado

Priyadarshini Bopardikar
Breckenridge is a beautiful landscape in Colorado. It has amazing snow-covered mountain peaks offering exciting snow games, hiking trails, scenic lakes and much more. It also boasts historical museums. If you are a hiker, biker, adventure lover then this place is best for you.
Barney Ford House Museum
Discover Barney Ford Museum: From slavery to success, a testament to resilience.
There are stories on the achievements of Mr. Ford. The entry to the museum is free and it is open except a few holidays.
Hoosier Park
Welcome to a mountain haven! Get ready for picture-perfect moments in nature's embrace.
There are hiking trails that lead their way to Continental Divide. This point has a park county with old river valley on one side and mountains in the forest on the other side. Check the weather well in hand before arriving here, snow or rain might take place.

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Mohawk Lake
Explore Mohawk Lake in Breckenridge! Relax by the water or trek the peaks!

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A call for hiking and adventure lovers! Hikers can enjoy their way on trails, although a little care is required especially during snowfall.

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Carter Park
Welcome to Carter Park! The ultimate snow lover's paradise, nestled by majestic mountains.
Tourists can enjoy snow games and have food at picnic tables provided here. Also, there are party halls that make for a family get-together. Warm clothes become mandatory due to the winter.

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Colorado River
Welcome to the Colorado River! Perfect for rafting with rentals in Bullhead City.

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This river calls for fishers and bikers. The headwaters area in Upper Colorado is best known for fishing.
Explore an exciting activity - the Hydrobike adventure. It is a guided and paid half-day tour that makes you learn about this river. Children and adults can enjoy the wildlife, emerald cave and gaugers home site. This trip includes tasty lunch and evening snacks as well.

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McCullough Gulch
Are you an adventure-loving hiker? McCullough Gulch awaits! The trail starts tough but is manageable.
However, if kids are also there then little care has to be taken and it is best to check the weather conditions before coming to this spot. It is recommended to carry hiking boots for hiking.

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Then comes the waterfall. The joy of viewing waterfall after two third of hike, which is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. Especially for kids, their joy has no bounds when they play in the water accumulated at the foot of waterfall.

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Further part of hike is little less difficult following which comes the Alpine lake. Tourists can sit and enjoy the silent water at the lake.
Colorado Main Street
Colorado Main Street is an interesting place surrounded with restaurants, cafe, bars, and museums. Shopping lovers have an ample scope to shop here.
The sound of flowing river in the background is simply mesmerizing. The street is very clean and the tourists will get to see buildings built in old style as well.

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Relish is one of the best restaurants on the Main Street. And having food here would be a great experience, as they serve delicious food. The staff service is also very prompt.

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South Park Forest and Plains
South Park Forest: Perfect weekend getaway. Safe camping with pre-booked tents and fire pits.

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Putting up campfire in the evening with a music around and twinkling stars in the sky would put another feather to romantic couple's date.

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Breckenridge Ski Resort
This resort offers thrilling skiing for all ages! Enjoy diverse paths and staff assistance.
Post skiing, there is an arrangement where visitors can enjoy homemade tasty and delicious barbecues.
A visit to Victorian village completes the trip leaving a traditional mark. The buildings of old style in this village takes you back to history. Feel good by these adorable little buildings.
Carbondale
Carbondale town is beautiful landscape at the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. This unique place has a lot of treasures stored for you to give an experience of 'being in paradise'. This town was titled as 'Creative', due to this art gallery.
The West Elk Loop is a jewel in itself, with breathtaking mountains on one side and river with calm water on the other - feel lost in its natural beauty. It's better to visit this place during the day. Tourists can attend interesting festivals in July here.