Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, a non-profit organization, aims to help those with disabilities experience the wilderness through a series of inspiring and valuable outdoor programs. A climbing wall, rafts, and canoes, cabins and teepees, the center has many other resources for outdoor adventure. Varying seasonal activities like Alpine and Nordic skiing, whitewater rafting, and team and leadership development courses create lasting impressions on the youth. This is a great space where the youth can get in touch with themselves and nature.
Set against pine-clad hills, Country Boy Mine offers guests a sneak peak into the life of 18th-century pioneers by taking them on a series of fun-filled tours. Start the day by embarking on an underground mining adventure where you can descend 1,000 feet into the mine and discover for yourself the history of Colorado mining. Next, try panning for gold in Eureka Creek. You can also scavenge for hidden treasure or go on a sleigh ride that will take you through the Ten Mile Mountain Range. Other activities to enjoy here include sledding and snowshoeing.
Created by artist Thomas Dambo who is of Danish descent, Isak Heartstone is a massive wooden sculpture of a troll situated on the Trollstigen Trail. The trail itself is easy to traverse, while the sculpture is guaranteed to delight children. At 25 feet (7 meters), Isak Heartsone is among the tallest of its kind, and has established itself as a popular landmark in Breckenridge. Hewn from recycled wood, the sculpture first made an appearance in 2017 and was relocated to its current spot in 2019. There are several little sculptures scattered throughout the area, making a short visit to this monument well worth your time.
Snow Caps Sled Dogs is a family run business first opened in 1984. They call about 150 huskies part of the family, and every year is it possible to visit the little puppies in their kennel - you can even adopt a husky and take it home with you. During the winter season the dogs pull sleds and during the summer they provide scooter tours.
At the Barney Ford Victorian Home, officially known as the Barney Ford House Museum, visitors can get an intimate look into the life of Barney Ford, who emancipated himself from the shackles of slavery owing to his unflinching resolve and reserves of knowledge. The museum is set in the same house that Barney built for his wife and kids in the late 1800s. Guided tours of the house are also offered. The Barney Ford Lawn can even accommodate private events like wedding receptions and ceremonies with reservations in advance.
Continually rated as one of the best ski resorts in North America, Breckenridge Ski Resort spans the five peaks of the sprawling Tenmile Range, and is best known for catering to over a million visitors every year. Complete with alpine lodges, snowboarding lessons and lifts zipping over snow-laden tracts, the resort promises an awe-inspiring experience enhanced by the shadows cast by five mighty peaks. Cradled by the soaring hills is a dainty mountain-town called Breckenridge, which gleams with remote alleys lined with vibrant Victorian houses, restaurants and bars. Hosting a mélange of versatile terrains, the resort's frigid peaks are glazed in a tapestry of trails accessible to beginners and experts alike. The crown jewel of Breckenridge, this massive ski resort is where the real magic of the Rocky Mountains unfolds in all its alpine glory.
Led by local historian Neil Reynolds, who dresses in a long black cape and a top hat so as to resemble something out of an Edgar Allen Poe short story, this tour creeps through Leadville's famed Evergreen Cemetery. The tour pauses before gravestones as Reynolds dispenses tales about some of those who are buried, including John W. Booth, the alleged cousin of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Keep a keen eye out for the strange blue lights that haunt the cemetery, or for the bronze elk statue whose head has been reported to turn. Admission is USD10.
Located just a short walk away from La Tour Restaurant, 'Karat Art Gallery', showcases some of the timeless, elegant and beautiful jewelry creations in Vail. From Carolyn Tyler's collection of gemstones to expert goldsmith from Bali, come designs that are inspired by nature, mythology, art, music and dance. A very experienced and recognized jeweler in Vail, Dan Telleen opened this one of a kind work studio gallery of fine art jewelry with selected paintings, sculpture and ceramics more than 35 years ago. A place to see some of the most unique jewelry collection in Vail.
The Georgetown Community Center is an intimate entertainment venue that plays host to local events throughout the year. National holidays and festivals such as Halloween, Christmas, Easter and New Years are observed by the cheery townsfolk who get together for a good time. This fully-functional center can be hired for parties, luncheons and meetings, while a gift shop sells candy, books and gift items.
Camp Hale was a training facility of the army of United States of America in function since 1942. Located in the Eagle River valley, it is named after renowned General Irving Hale. At this facility, the soldiers were trained in mountain climbing, skiing, surviving in the cold weather, and also special martial arts skills. After World War II, this facility was decommissioned. It is a feature on the National Register of Historic Places. Designated as a National Monument in 2022, the place offers an opportunity to learn about the training and experiences of the army and to appreciate their important role in World War II.
Do you want a romantic getaway for two, a unique activity for your family reunion or just want to take amazingly beautiful pictures of the Rocky Mountains during sunrise? If son, then fly with Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides. You will never forget this experience of flying through the air. After you return to earth the staff will welcome you with a glass of champagne and a delicious breakfast.
The Dillon Schoolhouse Museum will take you back in history. Moved from its original location to La Bonte Street in the 1960s, the structure served as a one room school and a church in the past. Restored to resemble its original state and design, the facility offers a look into early twentieth century schools. Explore a collection of old desks, kerosene projectors, readers, slates, a celestial globe, and other displays here. After a tour of the museum, check out the blacksmith shop with historical artifacts next door.