Breckenridge Vacation Rentals

Breckenridge, Colorado is a mountain town located about 1.5 hours southwest of Denver. Numerous Breckenridge vacation rentals and vacations packages are available. Rentals range from studio apartments and condos to houses and resort areas.

The historic town has maintained a quaint atmosphere and is as welcoming to tourists as locals. The Victorian style town boosts of 200 shops, a multitude of restaurants and night spots. The area is picturesque with mountains, streams and plenty of wildlife.

The resort area extends 13,000 feet above the base of the community and is part of the Ten Mile Range. The area has trails for amateur, intermediate and experienced skiers. There are four professionally designed terrain parks for jibbing, huge kickers and three world class half-pipe areas.

If skiing is not your type of adventure perhaps you would enjoy one of the other many activities available in the area. Snowmobiling, snowshoe hiking and dog sled tours are available. Ice skating is available year-round with indoor and outdoor venues.

If winter is not your season, you can find much to do during the summer months. Clear water streams, blue skies and sunshine are abundant. Summer activities include hiking, biking, boating, fly-fishing, golf, tennis and white-water rafting. Mining, historical, horseback and vehicle tours are available. The scenic mountains, streams and wildflowers are the perfect setting for a hot air balloon experience. Many of the summer activities in the area are free. Free activities include admission to local parks, public transportation. Free local concerts include a brown bag lunch and porch series. Others like summer theater performances, guided tours, and even a parents night out babysitting service remain under $25. In todays economy this is a bargain for families.

The local Welcome Center is home to a reconstructed 19th Century log cabin. The cabin was found while excavating and construction of the center. The Welcome Center also contains history of the town from its native Indian settlement roots to its growth explosion during its gold-mining days to its current splendor.

There is also a 77-acre wetland sanctuary nearby. The endangered boreal toad has taken refuge in the sanctuary. Its also home to a variety of beaver, elk, deer and moose. Nearly 50 species of birds live in the preserve.

Restaurant cuisine ranges from classic American, French and Italian. From casual and family friendly to romantic, you can easily find favorites like seafood, sushi and pizza, as well as coffee houses and bars.

Whether you are interested in vacationing alone or as a family, you will find many choices of resorts, condos, or houses available. Information for Breckenridge vacation rentals can easily be found on the internet. Many vacation packages can be found and made directly online. If planning your own vacation is time prohibitive or inconvenient for you, arrangements can be made through your local travel agency.