| Breckenridge has a wide variety of summer | | | | fun by trying to negotiate this life size |
| activities both at the resort and around | | | | maze. The maze has two levels and |
| town. The beautiful weather and scenery | | | | participants get the extra challenge of |
| coupled with tons of stuff to do, makes Breck | | | | trying to beat the clock. |
| and excellent summer vacation destination. | | | | |
| Located about 9 miles south of Interstate 70 | | | | Next, the Sky Fly Power Trampoline is a |
| on the other side of Frisco and Lake Dillon, | | | | trampoline with attitude. Users are harnessed |
| | | | in and attached to bungee cords. This allows |
| Breckenridge is a great ski town with lots of | | | | them to bounce, launch, and flip up to 25 |
| character and the most amenities and | | | | feet in the air. Breck also has six Zip |
| attractions of any town in Summit County. | | | | Lines. These allow you to fly over the |
| Below is a guide to help you manage you time | | | | mountain terrain at different distances and |
| while in Breck. It will allow you to think | | | | difficulty levels. The Spin Cycle allows you |
| about all of the possible activities at your | | | | to be inside a gyroscope and your body spins |
| disposal and then maybe you can make a mental | | | | in multiple directions at high speeds. |
| itinerary so you are more prepared upon | | | | |
| arrival. | | | | There is also the inflatable Bounce House, |
| | | | home to bouncing and screaming kids at all |
| There are almost unlimited options for | | | | times. There is even a Children's Center that |
| outdoor recreation in the area surrounding | | | | provides snacks, lunch, supervision, and |
| Breckenridge. Mountain biking is one of the | | | | childcare for infants and toddlers. |
| most popular summertime activities. | | | | |
| Breckenridge Ski Resort offers a large amount | | | | The town of Breckenridge has several other |
| of trails. The trails are designed to satisfy | | | | activities to choose from in the area. The |
| the needs of users of all skill levels. | | | | Breckenridge and Keystone Golf Clubs provide |
| | | | a total of 72 holes of quality golf. The |
| The terrain can also be accessed by lift via | | | | three different courses provide variety |
| the Colorado Superchair on Peak 8. Peak 8 | | | | ranging from Jack Nicklaus designed to |
| also has trails maps and bike rentals | | | | Scottish links-style. |
| available. The Colorado Superchair is the | | | | |
| highest ski lift in North America and it | | | | Whitewater rafting is also available on the |
| takes you almost to the true summit of the | | | | Arkansas River in Buena Vista. The river is |
| peak. Hikers and visitors that want to ride | | | | about an hour away and companies will provide |
| up and enjoy the fantastic views and then | | | | transport along with a trip and lunch. Trip |
| ride back to town can also use it. | | | | options range form class II rapids to class |
| | | | V. This will depend on what you want, |
| There are also hundreds of lakes, streams, | | | | participant's ages, conditions, and |
| and rivers in the area that make it a | | | | experience levels. |
| fantastic place for fly fisherman to spend | | | | |
| their time. Most of these bodies of water are | | | | Breckenridge Recreation Center provides a |
| in the surrounding areas of Arapahoe National | | | | comprehensive recreation center and ice rink |
| Forest and several wilderness areas. | | | | facilities. This can be a great place to |
| | | | spend some time on a bad weather day, |
| All of these protected areas along the | | | | after-hours, or just when in the mood for |
| ten-mile mountain range also provide | | | | some good old-fashioned exercise. |
| backcountry users with tones of trails for | | | | |
| hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding. | | | | Breckenridge also has plenty of periodic |
| People with an interest in horseback riding | | | | cultural events. There is a small arts |
| can also organize a ride through the stables | | | | district on Washington Avenue and South Ridge |
| on Peak 9. This stable offers a 90-minute | | | | St. This area even has a theatre with |
| ride on the "Breckenridge Trail" and daily | | | | performances and a film festival each year. |
| breakfast rides. | | | | |
| | | | Breckenridge Music Festival happens each year |
| The ski area does a great job at providing | | | | at Riverwalk Center on the weekends from Jun |
| all sorts of activities that are fun for | | | | until August. Summit Historical Tours is |
| families. Most of these activities appeal to | | | | another option. They provide experienced tour |
| kids and some to the rest of their family as | | | | guides to educate visitors about one of the |
| well. | | | | states largest historical districts. There is |
| | | | also the Edwin Carter Museum, which is one of |
| The Superslide is a famous activity at Breck | | | | the oldest museums in the state. |
| that is very exciting. It is a large slide, | | | | |
| which you ride down on sleds, similar to the | | | | Breckenridge is an awesome place to come in |
| luge. Sleds hold one adult and a can also | | | | the summer because of the huge amount and |
| hold a small child. There are multiple | | | | variety of activities. There is truly |
| courses including a giant slalom with | | | | something for everyone and it is easy to take |
| multiple dips. | | | | advantage because town is much quieter and |
| | | | more relaxing in the summer months. When you |
| There is also Superputt, a twisty, | | | | come to Breckenridge with family, friends, or |
| challenging, mini-golf course with great | | | | by yourself, chances are you will have so |
| views of the mountains. Amaze'n Breckenridge | | | | much fun that you will want to return for a |
| is another way for kids to get some hands-on | | | | winter vacation as well! |