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Breckenridge Colorado - Services
Get to Know Breckenridge Colorado
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Breckenridge Colorado 1860 - 2003Breckenridge, situated in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is perched 9603 feet (2927 meters) above sea level. During the rush to settle the West, the town of Breckenridge was established in January 1860 and with the discovery of Colorado’s largest gold nugget, “Tom’s Baby”, became popular for many seeking gold. The early 1900s took their toll on Breckenridge and reduced it to a near ghost town status. The era of gold mining was over. A few determined citizens continued to maintain the little town of Breckenridge until December 13, 1961 when a Wichita, Kansas company, opened the first ski runs on Peak 8 for only $4 per day. A new era was born which has elevated Breckenridge to be one of the most popular ski resorts in the world.
Today Breckenridge is known as the perfect Ski Town, where people from all around the world come to vacation and enjoy all that this quaint historic town has to offer. Breckenridge real estate and Summit County real estate is booming due to its proximity to Denver, the new expansion of the Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Town of Breckenridge’s Arts and Cultural improvements materialized in The Riverwalk Center that is home to two orchestras and a two-month summer classical concert series known as the Breckenridge Music Festival. The Riverwalk Center is host to the winter International Snow Sculpture Championships and scores of other great activities throughout the year.
Driving Directions
From Denver, Colorado:- Take I-70 WEST exit towards GRAND JUNCTION / IDAHO SPRINGS and drive for 58 miles.
- Take CO-9 SOUTH exit towards BRECKENRIDGE / FRISCO, exit #203
- Continue through Frisco on CO-9 SOUTH for 10 miles until you reach Breckenridge, Colorado.
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