A guide to Breckenridge

Housing

Airbnb is a great option for getting to know locals, finding good deals, and feeling cozy. For ski-in, ski-out lodging, the Beaver Creek Hotel is a great option. It is located on Peak 8 and is the best deal.
You could also try Couchsurfing. That's how I first lodged in Breckenridge before moving here!

Supporting Local Shops
Driving into town from 70w you will see Safeway, WholeFoods, and Wal Mart. Although these businesses provide a few jobs for people in town, the profit goes to nonlocal bigshots. If you would like to be a mindful consumer, please visit the Breckenridge Market and Liquor shop. They have great breakfast sandwiches, grab-no-go lunches, postcards, and groceries. The post office is right next door so you can send your family a postcard.

The local hardware store is Breckenridge Building Center. The local craft store for fiber arts is Knititation in Frisco.  For pet supplies, head over to A&A Pet Feed and Supplies. It's right on the way to Breckenridge.  Most anything you need in terms of winter wear (for you or your children) can be found at Summit Thrift and Treasure (on Airport rd, which supports FIRC, Families intercultural resources center. ) The Animal Rescue of the Rockies Thrift Store is smaller, located on Main street, but you can find jackets and sweaters there, too, although not as much for children (but they have kids books!).

Dining
There are so many great places to eat on Main street. However, don't forget to go North of town on Airport rd and visit the Hangar. The glass-blowing shop adjacent and accessible from the restaurant is a great show when active, and there is a free old-school game console so the kids can play while the adults enjoy the bar and healthy, locally sourced food. If you need a gluten free, dairy free option, Amazing Grace cafe is located just off of Main street near the library and theatre.


Nightlife
The Hangar is also a great source of Sunday Night live music. Musical instruments of the Appalachian sort are available week round for a quick jam if you and the owner are so inclined! The other place in town that is a consistent source of entertainment is the Motherload Tavern, located on Main street. They have Karaoke, live music, et cetera. Check out I'm Not At Work to find a plethora of things to do every night of the week.

Dispensaries
Yes. Weed. There are four dispensaries in Breckenridge, all pushed to the edge of town on Airport rd. Green Dragon is known for cheap weed. Organix is known for bad customer service and good weed with good deals. Alpenglow is known for growing it right there, packaging it right there, having a friendly staff and decent prices. Breckenridge Organic Therapy is known as the local's choice, with a great variety of good quality weed, friendly staff, and the only place in Breckenridge that carries Northern Standards, the vape pens and cartridges made in neighboring town Alma.

There are laws, and then there are customs. Law says don't smoke in public or in the car. Custom says: don't smoke in heavily trafficked areas, favor vape pens over joints, and try some edibles.

For Children
Carter Park has tennis courts, a dog park, and Breckenridge Elementary's playground, which may be used during non-school hours.

The Mountaintop Children's museum advertises often and has camps during break, and occasional exciting events.

Ice skating at the Stephen C. West arena is fun. There is indoor and outdoor ice skating, and it tends to be very empty when it's not Christmas.

The Rec Center of Breckenridge is awesome. They have a skate park next to the playground and soccer field. There's childcare for the very young child, and an amazing pool for all. There's a small climbing wall, a gym, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor running track. Its about $10 for entry, so it's a definite go-to! They provide all the after-school activities for the local school children and I really appreciate their amazing programs in tennis, rock climbing, tumbling, karate, swimming, skateboarding, and cross country skiing. The Rec Center also offers a la cart day camp for kids during summer and winter holidays.

If you're into art, Breckcreate is the local source for all things amazing! When we first moved here, some temporary public art exhibits provided a playground for my young one. They host workshops, classes, and festivals at all times. They also provide after school activities for local children, but my son is not artistically inclined.... (yet?)

For overnight and adventure camps, and camps during local breaks, and group activities for children, 25 minutes away from Breckenridge is the Keystone Science School. They offer bus service from the Summit High School parking lot, so it's really only a 10 minute commute (for the parent) from downtown Breckenridge.

The Breckenridge Stables offers sleigh rides and trail rides. It is located right next to the Wellington Pump track, where youngsters on strider bikes can practice their bike skills, and where children and grown ups can practice riding a pump track. The Wellington trail is accessible from the pump track if you want something natural, but is for intermediate bikers with a complete introduction to uphill stamina and those who are adjusted to this altitude!