Outdoor Activities

Summer in Breckenridge is not complete without the thrills of the Breckenridge Fun Park!

• The Breckenridge Fun Park hours of operation for 2008 are: May 24-26, May 31- June 1, June 7- 8, June 13- September 1, September 6-7, September 13-14. (Weather permitting)
  
• The fun park offers attractions for visitors of all ages and abilities
  
• Follow Highway 9 to N. Park Avenue. Take a left at the S. Gondola Parking Lot for event parking. The Breckenridge Fun Park Activities are in the N. Gondola Parking Lot. (Summer only).
  
• Click here for  Breckenridge Fun Park (operations are weather dependent.)
  (800) 789-7669

Hiking
Don't miss your chance for a beautiful adventure in the mountains surrounding Breckenridge. There are many hiking trails that start and finish right here in the heart of Breckenridge. Click here for more information.

Main Street Performances and Festivals
Get into the Blue! Breckenridge's Blue River Plaza hosts free performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, including music, theatre, art, culture, sports, historical displays and kids' activities. You also won't want to miss out on several of the great festivals hitting Breckenridge this summer including the Breckenridge Art Festival, the Jazz and Wine Festival, the Great Divide Art Festival. Check out our Calendar of Events for more details.

Breckenridge Golf Course
The Breckenridge Golf Course is the only municipally owned Jack Nicklaus designed course in the world. With 27 holes between 3 different courses, there are many choices for your day on the links. Groups of 12 or more should call for information on tee times and possible tournament packages. Call (970) 453-9104 or click here for more information.

Main Street Station World Market
Visiting Main Street Station on a Sunday morning is a perfect time to gather all the fresh and tasty treats that are offered the Farmers Market. You may encounter selections of Cheeses, nuts, bread, flowers, nutritional gifts, jewelry, unique findings, and much more. Every Sunday from June 15th through September 7th, 2008, excluding Sunday, July 6th. The hours are 9 am to 2 pm - don't miss it!

Atv / Hummer / Jeep Tours

Nova Guides, Inc
1923 S. Main St.
Vail, CO 81658
(888) 949-NOVA
www.novaguides.com

Biking
More than 200 miles of off-road trails and 40 miles of paved roads connect Summit County and the local Bike Path System. The pathway links the major towns and resorts of the county, partially circumnavigates Lake Dillon, runs parallel to the Silverthorne Factory Stores, meanders through some lovely forested areas near Frisco, runs adjacent to Ten Mile Creek to Copper Mountain and even rolls right over the hill to Vail.
(970) 453-5576

Trail maps and bike rentals are also available at Breckenridge Sports. Rental includes helmet; deposit required. Click here for gear rental information.
(970) 496-7206

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Breckenridge Recreation Center
Providing activities for all ages including tennis, basketball, soccer and softball. Amenities include tennis courts, basketball courts, a skateboard park, a playground, rock climbing gym, raquetballs courts, swimming pool and slide, and much more.
(970) 453-1734

Skateboarding
The Breckenridge skate park is located outdoors at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Town law requires proper protective gear including a helmet.
(970) 453-1734

Breckenridge Ice Rink
Open year-round for public skating, hockey and figure skating activities including summer skating programs and camps. Skate rental, skate sharpening, four changing rooms, restrooms and retail sales.
(970) 547-9974

Campsite Facilities
You can reserve a campsite at the Forest Service campgrounds that ring Dillon Reservoir. Call the Forest Service at (970) 468-2267 for reservations or (970) 468-5400 for information.

Horseback Riding
Breckenridge Stables at Peak 9 offers the "Breckenridge Trail" including 90 minutes of spectacular scenery as well as breakfast rides daily. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you'll savor this exciting experience with superb views of some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.  For more information on Breckenridge Trail Rides click here.
(970) 453-4438

Maggie Pond Paddle Boats
The paddle boats are in service at Maggie Pond for the summer season. Rides are available from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily (weather permitting). The paddle boat dock and ticket sales are at the southwest corner of Maggie Pond at The Village at Breckenridge Resort.
(970) 547-5781

Paintball
Looking to relieve a little stress and have fun in the high country this summer? Come play at Summit County's premier paintball establishment, Breckenridge Paintball!  Enjoy the mild temperatures and incredible scenery of Breckenridge and test your survival skills on one of our three outdoor courses located on over 30 beautiful acres. We're happy to accommodate team building activities, conference groups, birthday parties and more. At Breckenridge Paintball, our goal is to provide a safe and friendly environment for people of all ages and experience levels.
info@breckenridgepaintball.com or (970) 453-7468

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Fly Fishing
With more than one hundred miles of major riverbank and riverbed fishing as well as thousands of miles of streams, ten major reservoirs, countless glacial lakes and absolutely breathtaking scenery all within an hour's drive of Breckenridge -- some of it right here, in fact! -- fly and lure fishermen can wet their lines about any time of the year. The rivers range from freestone to the great pocket water, and at least half of the fishing is Gold Medal, including wild trout streams that are not stocked. Experienced outfitters listed below can provide all the lessons, equipment and guided tours.

Blue River Angler
209 N. Main St.
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-9171
www.blueriveranglers.com

Mountain Angler
311 S. Main St.
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-4665
www.mountainangler.com

Breckenridge Outfitters, Inc.
100 Main St.
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-4135

Arkansas Valley Adventures
40671 HWY 24 N.
Buena Vista, CO 80424
(800) 370-0581
www.coloradorafting.net

Gore Range Outfitters Inc.
PO Box 9849
Breckenridge Colorado 80424
866-898-4868
www.gorerangeoutfitters.com

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Whitewater Rafting

Every year, avid rafters and kayakers await the spring thaw, swelling the rivers with life anew. A popular river trip amongst families, Brown's Canyon on the Arkansas, offers a mix of exciting whitewater and stunning scenery. Yet another Arkansas classic, the Royal Gorge speaks for itself as one of the grandest and most popular attractions in Colorado. The river constricts and carves through a stunning thousand-foot deep gorge with Class III waters and above, making for one of the most thrilling whitewater trips in the west. Trips are also available on the Colorado, Clear Creek and Eagle Rivers.

Arkansas Valley Adventures
40671 HWY 24 N.
Buena Vista, CO 80424
(800) 370-0581
www.coloradorafting.net

American Adventure Expeditions
228 N. F St.
Salida, CO
(719) 539-4680
www.americanadventure.com

Good Times Rafting and High Side Adventures
620 Main St. 
Frisco, CO
(970) 668-1228
www.raftingcolorado.com

Breckenridge Adventure Tours Inc.
PO Box 9849
Breckenridge Colorado 80424
866-898-4868
www.breckenridgeadventuretours.com

Hot Air Balloon Rides

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Carter Park
Located at the South end of High Street, and adjacent to Breckenridge Elementry School, Carter Park is a favorite summer hangout for both locals and canines alike. The park features a playground, soccer / rugby fields, tennis courts (2 lighted) picnic tables and a volleyball court.

Main Street Station Farmer's Market
A summer tradition in Breckenridge, this farmer's market takes place Sundays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM June through September.

Historical Tours & Museums

Summit Historical Tours
Take an in-depth look at historical Breckenridge with guides leading you on a stroll through one of Colorado's largest historic districts boasting 245 registered buildings.
(970) 453-9022

Country Boy Mine
The Mine provides underground mine tours, illustrating what miners of the 19th and early 20th centuries faced as they toiled to make their fortunes in the Colorado Rockies.
(970) 453-4405
www.countryboymine.com

Breckenridge Activites Center
Offering a "locals" perspective as to the best experiences for such activities as: whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hiking, biking, ATV tours, historic tours, and much more. Our agents have already taken the time to research each local outfitter, because the right outfitter can make your vacation a lifelong memory to treasure. Click here or call (970) 547-1594 for more information.

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