Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is a town of 4,959 people in Summit County, Colorado, founded in 1859.
Why visit Breckenridge
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 107 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Breckenridge Ski Resort, Barney Ford Hill, Breckenridge Historic District and Edwin Carter Discovery Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 2°F, and about 115 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Breckenridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Breckenridge
Breckenridge is the home rule town that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,078 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Breckenridge, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Ski area · 1.9 mi
Alpine ski resort in Breckenridge, Colorado
Mountain Peak Viewpoint Along Rodeo Trail - Breckenridge, CO
Scenic view · 1.8 mi
Museums and landmarks30
Breckenridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Country Boy Mine
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Abandoned underground mine restored and converted into a torusit site in 1991. Oriingallyy mined gold and silver then zinc & lead for...
842 French Gulch Road
Willoughby Cottage
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
303 Main Street, Breckenridge
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes107
Blue River Bistro
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
305 North Main Street, Breckenridge
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00
Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
1925 Airport Road, Breckenridge
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Cabin Juice
Restaurant · Seafood, Chicken, Burger, Sandwich, Dessert, American · 1.5 mi
605 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge
Mo-Su 08:00-22:30
Downstairs at Eric's
Restaurant · Regional · 1.2 mi
111 South Main Street, Breckenridge
Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
225 South Main Street, Breckenridge
Su-Th 05:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-22:00
The Maggie
Restaurant · Burger, American, Soup, Pizza, Chicken, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Fries · 1.6 mi
575 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge
Oct-Apr 10:00-15:00
95 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
550 Village Road, Breckenridge
Hyatt Residence Club Breckenridge, Main Street Station
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
505 South Main Street, Breckenridge
Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge at Breckenridge
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
655 Columbine Road, Breckenridge
Main Street Junction
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
680 South Main Street, Breckenridge
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
555 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge
Howard Head Sports Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
505 South Main Street, Breckenridge
Map of Breckenridge
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 2°F | 0.9 in | 18.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 17.0 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 10°F | 1.1 in | 17.5 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 17.3 in |
| May | 58°F | 26°F | 1.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 33°F | 1.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 38°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 37°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 30°F | 1.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 21°F | 1.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 11°F | 0.9 in | 14.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 3°F | 0.9 in | 15.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dillon 1 E Hcn (9 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, 24 miles away.
- Blue River 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Frisco 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Keystone 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Silverthorne 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fairplay 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Vail 20 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Leadville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Leadville North 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Georgetown 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Avon 27 mi west, about 43 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
- Breckenridge Main Street, Av9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breckenridge Peak 6 Hike. Breckenridge, Colorado, Adamjcase4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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