Summer and Winter Things to Do in Breckenridge, CO
Get out of the heat and into Alpine Retreat, and cool mountain breezes. Rent a bike in  Frisco and ride around Lake Dillon. Across from the Lake Dillon marina is a “trailhead to miles of paved bike paths offering spectacular scenic tours. The surrounding National Forest also provides mountain-biking, rafting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Jeep tours on old mountain roads will take you to nearby historical mining towns. Be challenged at one of Summit County's four championship golf courses.”
Enjoy a meal on the patio at the Arapaho Cafe, "from 1972 to 1987 many people knew the building as the Tappan House but in early 1988 under new ownership and  management it was returned to its original name and reputation as a great mountain cafe, the “Arapahoe Cafe.” Today the Arapahoe Cafe is one of the historic landmark site buildings in Dillon".
For restaurants, our favorite for fine dining in Breckenridge is Alpine Cafe. South Ridge Grill is a favorite of the locals for a varied American menu. Mi Casa is excellent for fine Mexican food and Empire Burgers serve excellent hamburgers. These are just a few of many excellent places to eat in Breckenridge.
It could be the Dillon Farmer's Market will be open alongside the lake. Wonderful local produce and baked items are sold there, or take a look at the event calendar for Summit County and see all the wonderful activities available during your summer visit.
Return to Frisco on the same bike path, or for the more adventurous types, ride over Swan Mountain but beware, there is no bicycle lane on the two-lane road. For the more relaxed types, put your bikes on a ferry and cruise back to the marina at Frisco.
Of course, there is a beautiful bike path that runs through Breckenridge and will take you all the way to Vail, if you have the strength to do Vail Pass1
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Breckenridge Music Festival - All events take place at the Riverwalk Center at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Because of the prolonged nature of the National Repertory  Orchestra (NRO) audition process, their repertoire is not available at this time. The NRO dates listed below are provided for the convenience of pass and 4-Pack purchasers. For more information, please call (970) 453-9142.
Breckenridge Golf - The Town of Breckenridge can boast that it is the only municipality in the world to own a Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole golf course. The course opened for play in 1985. During the summer 2001 golf season, the Town opened another nine holes also designed by Nicklaus and every bit as challenging as the original 18-holes. The new Elk nine as it is named, offers more elevation change than the Bear and Beaver nines.
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Hiking Breckenridge, CO -There are a large number of trails nestled within the backcountry of Summit County. From beginner walks for the whole family to more advanced trails which crest the summit of Colorado's 14,000 ft. peaks, Summit County Explorer provides descriptions and difficulty ratings for each of these trails.
Another idea is to vist the Visitor's Information Center in downtown Breckenridge and purchase a book of hiking trails. They are excellent guides that give great  descriptions and rate the difficulty level of numerous hikes in the area. Try our favorite hike at Mohawk lakes south of Breckenridge. It is of moderate difficulty with lovely scenery along the way.
Breckenridge Colorado Horseback Riding - Since the 1800s, Breckenridge has been the place to be in the Rocky Mountains. Centuries ago, miners were seeking to hit it rich in the promising Colorado mountains. These days adventure-seekers and family vacationers visit Breckenridge because of all that it offers. This charming mountain town is friendly and full of life and you'll find plenty of activities to keep you busy. Exploring, hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, kayaking, camping, fly fishing and horseback riding are just a few examples.
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