Why visit Blue River
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Breckenridge Ski Resort, Barney Ford Hill and Breckenridge Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 67°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 295 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Blue River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue River
Blue River is a statutory town located along the Blue River in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 877 at the 2020 United States census. The town is located in the Blue River Valley along Colorado State Highway 9.
From the Wikipedia article Blue River, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Ski area · 2.2 mi
Alpine ski resort in Breckenridge, Colorado
Mountain Peak Viewpoint Along Rodeo Trail - Breckenridge, CO
Scenic view · 1.7 mi
Museums and landmarks3
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Breckenridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
TenMile Station
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich, Chicken, Pizza, Soup · 1.6 mi
Oct-Apr 09:00-15:30 open "Building"; Oct-Apr 10:30-14:30 open "Hot...
History
The Town of Blue River was incorporated in 1964. Blue River postal addresses are served by the Breckenridge, Colorado post office (ZIP code 80424).
From the History section of Blue River, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
The Lodge at Breckenridge
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
112 Overlook Drive, Breckenridge
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Breckenridge Elementary School
School · 2.1 mi
312 South Harris Street, Breckenridge
Map of Blue River
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 3°F | 2.3 in | 44.5 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 3°F | 2.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 8°F | 2.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Apr | 40°F | 15°F | 2.9 in | 46.6 in |
| May | 49°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 18.9 in |
| Jun | 61°F | 34°F | 1.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Jul | 67°F | 40°F | 2.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 39°F | 2.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 58°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 47°F | 21°F | 1.7 in | 22.4 in |
| Nov | 35°F | 11°F | 2.0 in | 33.9 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 3°F | 2.0 in | 38.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Climax (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Summit County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-04-09: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2002-06-19: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County Airport (LXV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Avon 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Edwards 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Aspen 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Golden 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dakota Ridge 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ken Caryl 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakewood 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Columbine 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Arvada 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Littleton 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mohawk Lake, CO, Adam Baker from Houston / Moscow / Toulouse (travel a lot), CC BY 2.0
- Blue River, Ej Lowell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breckenridge Main Street, Av9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breckenridge Peak 6 Hike. Breckenridge, Colorado, Adamjcase4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boreas Pass (50405477177), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Aspen Tree Foliage at Boreas Pass (50404610148), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Boreas Pass Mountain View (50405254691), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Aspen Tree Foliage at Boreas Pass (50405321926), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Aspen Tree Foliage at Boreas Pass (50405260246), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Boreas Pass (50404623798), Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Boreas Pass Panorama During Golden Hour, nan palmero, CC BY 2.0
- Man statue thingy, The Sharpest Lives, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephen C West Ice Arena - panoramio, FlashBuddy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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