4 Perfect Days - Seniors

Day 1
Morning	Sleep in and let your muscles recover from your first day in Breckenridge. Don't forget to drink plenty of water - high altitude can make you dehydrated. A hearty dose of carbohydrates is also a good prescription for making the most out of a vacation at 9600 feet. Stop by Columbine Cafe just upstairs from Downstairs at Erics, for an over-the-top cinnamon roll or pancake as big as your head, where breakfast is served all day!
Day	Choose from a selction of European-inspired sandwiches or try Italy's #1 cafe, Lavazza, at Euro Deli on Lincoln Avenue. Then, sit back and relax as you are escorted through the high country on a hummer tour. Travel above treeline to the highest trails in the Rocky Mountains as you're treated to gorgeous views, see fields of wildflowers, and occasional mountain goats, deer or elk.
Evening	Take an early evening carriage ride through town and end up at the Hearthstone, an 120-year old Victorian home located on Ridge Street, in the heart of Breckenridge. A local's favorite since 1989, the Hearthstone features wild game, fresh seafood, and hand-cut steaks all creatively prepared by their talented culinary team. After dinner, stop by The Crown on Main Street for a relaxing nightcap featuring the Ghiradelli Martini.
Day 2
Morning	Sleep in and let your muscles recover from your first day in Breckenridge. Don't forget to drink plenty of water - high altitude can make you dehydrated. A hearty dose of carbohydrates is also a good prescription for making the most out of a vacation at 9600 feet. Stop by Columbine Cafe just upstairs from Downstairs at Erics, for an over-the-top cinnamon roll or pancake as big as your head, where breakfast is served all day!
Day	Spend your day on the links of our 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Be sure and call ahead to reserve your tee-time prior to your arrival in Breckenridge. On your way back into town stop by Mary's Mountain Cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth. Then head across the street to the Blue River Plaza to get your people-watching fix. Catch free afternoon entertainment there on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. Should an afternoon shower rain out your golf game, paint a mountain memory on the pottery of your choice at Ready, Paint, Fire at the north end of Main Street. You pick your colors and then paint, splash, doodle, dab, stamp, dribble, stencil, or dot your design on your piece!
Evening	Head over to MyThai in La Cima Mall for a fresh, original, and authentic Thai experiece. Should handmade burgers be what you're up for, you'll find Empire Burger directly upstairs from MyThai, where the handcut fries and chocolate malts are definitely something to talk about. Feeling a little sluggish from two action-packed days? The O2 Lounge (in La Cima Mall) can help rejuvenate the body before revving up for another day in the high country.
Day 3
Morning	After a hearty breakfast in the rustic charm of a local's favorite, The Prospector, dig into the town's history as you take a self-guided historical walking tour through Victorian Breckenridge. Be sure to visit the recently restored Barney Ford Musuem, on Washington Avenue, or the 1875 Edwin Carter Museum - the state's second oldest musuem!
Day	Have a light lunch at La Francaise French Bakery on Main Street, serving up freshly baked baquettes, paninis and crepes before spending an afternoon at the spa. Visit Sacred Tree on Ridge Street, where guests can indulge in an array of massages, try alternative forms of therapy or take part in a workshop or class.
Evening	Get started early with South Ridge Seafood Grill's raw bar and happy hour every day from 4:00-6:00 PM. Stick around Breck's favorite seafood establishment for teriyaki glazed Ahi or spice crusted flat iron steak for a dining experience you won't soon forget. Then, make your way a few doors down on Ridge Street for an evening of LIVE theatre. With more than 32 years of award-winning performances, from Shakespeare to today's most well-known playwrights, the Backstage Theatre offers shows designed for all ages and interests.
Day 4
Morning	Get up early and grab a pastry and coffee from Cool River Coffee House to get your motor running your last day in Breck. It's located on Main Street, but 'hidden' behind the Swiss Haven along the riverwalk. After your early rise grab a guide and head to the Upper Blue for a lesson in fly-fishing. Breckenridge has one of the most concentrated areas of excellent fly-fishing in the world. Popular catches include Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Day	Enjoy the crisp, clean mountain air as you experience lunch on the deck at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, featuring shrimp cocktail, shrimp spaghetti, shrimp & veggies, shrimp & sausage, shrimp & lobster... Then, wear a hard hat & hear the drills as you venture 1,000 feet into a century old, authentic gold mine - the Country Boy Mine. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long every hour on the hour. Be sure to visit one of the friendly burros that roam the mine site. What's a vacation without a souvenir? Shirt Off My Back on Main Street quite possibly has the best selection of silk-screened and embroidered t-shirts, sweatshirts, garments and goods anywhere in Breckenridge, so make sure that's on your agenda for the day.
Evening	Featuring outstanding cuisine and an extensive wine list in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere, The Cellar, located on Ridge Street., is the perfect place to spend your last evening in town. Then, head over to the Riverwalk Center for a dose of the sounds of summer. Music in the mountains continues this year as the Breckenridge Music Festival presents "In the Key of Excellence 2008," showcasing an incomparable series of experiences ranging from classical symphonic and intimate chamber to jazz, blues and rock'n'roll. Up for an evening cocktail after the performance? Stop by the Blue River Bistro for an unmatched premium martini menu featuring 75 original martinis.

*The above information is a sample itinerary and does not represent paid advertisers; rather, the opinions of a collective group of individuals who live and work in and around Breckenridge.

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