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While downhillers know Breckenridge for its pristine slopes and powder, the mountain enclave offers a bounty of activities for those who don't want to ski or board, including sledding, sleigh rides and a robust roster of cultural attractions and family activities.

Non-Skiers Guide to Breckenridge

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Get out in front of backcountry danger this winter, and keep safety top of mind! Seek education and training prior to heading out, or utilize a professional guide or a seasoned mentor to explore Colorado's backcountry. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/WinterBackcountrySafety">Find more ways to get informed and stay safe in Colorado</a>.

Backcountry Safety

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Give time to <a href="http://fdrd.org/volunteer/">Friends of the Dillon Ranger District</a>, which leverages the power of volunteers to make sure the National Forest enjoyed by millions of people each year are not negatively impacted by their popularity.

Travel Like a Local

Natural Eatery crafts unique, delicious, natural, fresh-made baked goods, breakfasts, and lunches in a delightful old historic space in Breckenridge.

Amazing Grace

Interactive displays showcase the town's history from its early days as a Native American settlement, to gold mining town, to world-class ski destination. Stop by this 19th-century log cabin to learn about life in the 1880s and get visitor information about where to go and what to see in Breckenridge.

Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum

Cabin Juice at Gravity Haus is the place where you come to swap tales and plan your next adventure. They serve fresh ingredients made awesome – finely crafted cocktails and family-style dishes. Located at the Base of Peak 9, Cabin Juice offers both dine-in and grab-and-

Cabin Juice

Join the Breckenridge Nordic Center’s fun loving staff and its state-of-the-art Prinoth Snowcat designed by Pinifarina in Italy. It features a heated, all-glass cabin so you can experience historic Legend forests in heated comfort with a stop for s’mores and hot chocolate at one of their destination huts.

Scenic Snow Cat Tour at Breckenridge Nordic Center

South Ridge Seafood Grill has been serving the finest seafood in the Colorado Rockies since 1998. Their menu relies heavily on the freshest available seafood, but also includes hand cut steaks &amp; fresh Colorado ingredients. Beautiful views plus delicious food equals an experience you won't soon forget.

South Ridge Seafood Grill

Create memories in Breckenridge with family-friendly, guided history tours and hikes, and seasonal gold panning. In free museums, history interpreters will bring Breckenridge history alive! Historical mining sites, sawmill, railroad park and playground will delight!

Breckenridge History

Ski-in/ski-out resort featuring indoor/outdoor pools &amp; hot tubs, on-site restaurant, spa and great access to the Breck Ski Resort. Great resort for families - condos are very spacious and the staff is incredibly friendly. Shuttle service takes guests to town so once you're here - leave your keys in the room. Ask about 40-percent discount packages and packages including lift tickets. Grand Timber Lodge "Always Grand Vacations."

Grand Timber Lodge

Sunny venue serving coffee &amp; espresso drinks plus burritos &amp; baked goods such as scones &amp; bagels.

Cuppa Joe Breckenridge

Good Times is nestled in the gorgeous winding trails of the Swan River Valley. Try dog sledding or guided snowmobile tours! Whether you're just looking to get away from the slopes for a few hours, or coming for a full day of fun with the whole gang, you'll leave Good Times with some of the greatest memories of your time here in Colorado.

Good Times Adventures

A locals' favorite for lunch, dinner and happy hour since 1981, Mi Casa prepares all of their dishes with the freshest ingredients and utmost care. Check out their sunny decks or festive cantina for Happy Hour from 3 to 6 pm every day.

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

The age-old tradition of sledding is still alive and is free! At Carter Park, grab your toboggan, saucer or any slider or glider of your choice and get ready to flash that child-like grin from top to bottom of the hill.

Carter Park Sledding Hill

At Giampietros we make everything in house, from our balsamic vinaigrette to our pizza sauce and strive for food full of clear, genuine flavors.

Giampietro Pizzeria & Pasta

Come play on the ice at Summit County's only year-round ice sports facility with daily ice skating and hockey sessions for the whole family. Skate indoor year-round and outdoor September-March. Lessons and equipment rentals are available for skaters of all levels.

Stephen C. West Ice Arena

The Lodge at Breckenridge is perched above Breckenridge Ski Resort and located 5 minutes from town. Guests will enjoy the luxuries of spectacular mountain views, outdoor hot tubs, restaurant, bar, catering &amp; exclusive conference meeting sites.

The Lodge at Breckenridge

This new eatery, formerly Kava Cafe, is a small and cozy shop with a rustic vibe. Swing in to grab a hot panini, breakfast burrito or local Breckenridge coffee from their full service espresso bar nestled in a certified historic building before hitting the slopes. Our go-to? The Appeleen, complete with apples, Havarti cheese, bacon and apple butter.

Semplice Cafe

With 30K of impeccably groomed classic and skate cross-country ski trails, 15K of snowshoe trails, fat biking, sleigh rides, ski lessons for all abilities, newly remodeled clubhouse, and well-stocked retail shop, the Gold Run Nordic Center promises a great time for all.

Gold Run Nordic Center

The Canteen is known for their thoughtful menu of modern comfort food that perfectly complements the bustling vibe of Breckenridge.

The Canteen Tap House and Tavern

Originally founded in 1999 and now one of the best known spas in the area, Blue Sage has been able to secure the best staff, a unique mix of treatments and quality products to deliver exceptional service to their clients. Located right off Main Street in Breckenridge.

Blue Sage Spa

The Mayor's popular sports bar is also home to a mini-arcade. Come a little early to put your name down, then play vintage Ms. Pack-Man and Galaga, skee ball and more while you wait for you table.

Downstairs At Eric's

Breckenridge Creative Arts provides a year-round schedule of performances, exhibitions, screenings, workshops and other engagement opportunities within the multiple cultural venues located in the Breckenridge Arts District, a Colorado-Certified Creative District. Check out the schedule for upcoming classes and events!

Breckenridge Creative Arts

Located in the heart of Breckenridge in an 1880 Victorian building, this cozy B&amp;B and hostel is complete with real English hospitality. Conveniently located two blocks from Main Street in the national historic district in Breckenridge, the Fireside Inn is a very short walk or a free, short ride on the shuttle bus to the Breck Connect gondola up to Peak 7 and 8.

Fireside Inn, Bed & Breakfast & Hostel

At BreckFAST, their top priority is serving customers the freshest quality breakfast and lunch in the fastest time possible and at a good price. Previously on Airport Road, BreckFAST is now  conveniently located on Main Street just steps away from the Quicksilver Superchair on Breckenridge Ski Resort's historic peak 9.

BreckFAST

Discover the best points of interest and Breckenridge history on a high performance Borealis fat bike on a Fat Bike Beer and Distillery Tour. Once out-of-town the real adventure begins as you descend to destinations on the scenic Blue River Rec Path and then on to the Breckenridge Distillery and Broken Compass Brewery.

Fat Bike Tours with Ridden

Breckenridge Brewery opened its doors in 1990 and is the third-oldest craft brewery in the state. Nestled below the slopes on Main Street, the original Breckenridge brewpub continues to delight locals and visitors with a lively atmosphere, delicious pub fare, and of course, a great selection of beer.

Breckenridge Brewery and Pub

Celebrate the arts and let your creativity flow by joining workshops, attending festivals, watching performances and more at Breck Create. This arts organization offers a year-round schedule of events to keep creativity and culture thriving.

Feel Inspired at Breck Create

Fatty's is Breckenridge's local sports bar and oldest pizzeria serving lunch (11am- 4pm) and dinner (4-10pm) in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Famous for tasty food, generous portions and housemade pizza crust, corned beef, soups and sauces.

Fatty's Pizza

History has made Main Street a colorful place to stroll and the perfect place to shop. With more than 200 quaint storefronts, bookstores, chic boutiques, jewelry, home furnishings, art galleries, sporting goods and clothing shops, you’re sure to find the perfect souvenir.

Stroll & Shop Along Historic Main Street

Easy access to shopping, dining and skiing, along with affordable lodging prices makes this one of the most desirable locations in Breckenridge. This charming mountain lodge in the heart of town sits directly across the street from the Four O'Clock ski run and mere steps from historic Main Street.

River Mountain Lodge

Swing by this local hot spot for counter-serve donuts and its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout. If you can snag a table, try their delicious, large breakfast portions.

Daylight Donuts

Harmony Health Wellness offers therapeutic &amp; sports massage, couples massage, facials, pedicure &amp; manicure, bliss oxygen bar, and ozone sauna therapies. Quality, professional therapies at nice prices, where your comfort and health are in our hands. Appointments daily.

Harmony Health Massage & Wellness Spa

The Blue Fish is a Japanese Restaurant that serves the finest sushi, sashimi and rolls with an emphasis on quality and freshness. The Blue Fish also offers an array of Asian inspired hot dishes, salads and artisan desserts. Complement your meal with uniquely crafted cocktails or with a selection of fine wine, sake and beer. Try their great lunch specials or happy hour from 3-5.

Blue Fish Sushi

Visit the Victorian home of Barney Ford, an enslaved person turned entrepreneur and prominent Colorado businessman.

Barney Ford Museum

The Gold Pan Saloon has stood for over 140 years playing host to gunfights, outlasting Prohibition, and boasting the longest continuous liquor license west of the Mississippi. Today, locals and visitors alike come for the camaraderie, to tell a few ski stories, listen to music, and enjoy some food and libations. Now, the Gold Pan adds another chapter with the addition of Carboy Winery, a unique Colorado winery offering a selection of select Carboy wines in bottle and on TAP! So come in and enjoy a piece of Breckenridge history.

Carboy Winery At The Gold Pan Saloon

Your group of friends, family, or colleagues are locked in a room together. Your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time. The game is designed to test your problem solving skills while racing against the clock.

Escape Room Breckenridge

This boutique-style Breckenridge hotel is located directly across the street from Snowflake Chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort and just three blocks from historic Main Street. The family owned and operated establishment features 52 rooms ranging in size from studio condos to three bedroom townhomes. They also specialize in group travel as well as family reunions and weddings.

The Wedgewood Lodge

The Crown is a well-known establishment of 14 years on Main St. Breckenridge. Its comfy atmosphere and delicious coffee have always been sought after by locals and visitors.

The Crown

MYS is conveniently located 1 block off Main Street in the arts district of downtown Breckenridge, Colorado. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Ten Mile range and the Breckenridge Ski Resort out the studio windows and the incredible energy inside the space.

Meta Yoga Studios

This Colorado Steak House serves a wide variety of family friendly dishes. Voted one of the best après ski bars with 12 beers on tap and happy hour specials from 3-6 pm daily.

Quandary Tequila Bistro

While some come here to ski, others choose Breckenridge for its year-round calendar jam-packed with festivals and events. From races designed to kick off the holidays to festivals celebrating all things snow, you’ll find plenty of reasons to celebrate on your next trip.

Attend a Festival or Event

When things get stressful and irritating, don't you wish you could go back in time... back to a time when mom cooked for you, when people were nice to you, when someone took care of you? The mothers of The Motherloaded Tavern hear you! Their comfort food is sure to warm you up.

The Motherloaded Tavern

Once you’re nestled under your cozy blankets in a horse-drawn sleigh, the driver will guide you through trails of powdery snow in the White River National Forest for postcard-perfect views.

Golden Horseshoe Tours

Main Street Station is ideally located for those who want to be just a short walk from the chairlift and the downtown core. The property itself features restaurants, many shops, guest services and a full-service ski and snowboard rental facility.

Wyndham Vacation Rentals - Main Street Station

In Breckenridge, year-round trout fishing options abound. Here, you’re at the top of the mountain from which major waters flow, including the headwaters of the Colorado, South Platte and Arkansas rivers and the tail-waters of the Blue and the South Platte rivers. This means that in addition to offering amazing skiing, Breckenridge is also a destination for world-class fly-fishing.

Fly-Fishing 

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The Blue River Bistro is a lively, eclectic-American restaurant serving hand-crafted cocktails and artisanal wines. Our food and drink feature fresh ingredients, inspired by seasonal progression, always delivered with elegant style and grace. We aim to bring an inclusive, casually sophisticated dining experience to Summit County by offering Sunday brunch, lunch &amp; dinner. We look forward to having you dine with us!

Blue River Bistro

Consistently rated as one of the top ten things to do in Breckenridge, this Wine Blending Experience gives you a rare opportunity to be a winemaker! Enjoy a special tasting of four red wine varietals, craft your own custom blend, then bottle, cork and label your unique creation as the perfect Breckenridge souvenir.

Continental Divide Winery

Whether you are in town for a couple days or have lived in Summit County your entire life people feel welcome and comfortable every time they visit the pub and grub. We consider our customers friends and family and treat them accordingly!

Ollie's Pub and Grub

The BBT is the oldest year-round theatre company on Colorado's Western slope and offers award winning performances like The Taming of the Shrew, A Christmas Carol and more! See what's playing now.

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

BlueSky Breckenridge is the perfect combination of alpine elegance &amp; location. Situated three blocks off Main Street Breckenridge, adjacent to the Snowflake lift, BlueSky offers the ideal ski-in/ski-out experience from the center of town.