Breckenridge during the Summer?

I've only been in summer, it was over 20 years ago. I remember a luge like slide converted for the season and now they have alpine coasters on tracks.

 

There's some great hiking and mountain climbing. Quandary peak is a few miles away and can be done as a beginner

 

I love the mountains in summer actually. As long as you don't want crowds and parties, etc., and are just up for some quiet beauty, great prices, and amazing scenery, you'll be set!

 

funny you should post this as I was in breckenridge last friday.

first off, beautiful setting. town is cute. main street is fairly long and has all kinds of shop. a typical ski town but with some zest. the concentrates et al are on airport.

they have a nice little river that goes through there and overall a nice setting incorporating the river...little bridges and park. nice stuff.they have a beef jerky store that I meant to go to. I am still mad at myself about that. the patio at blue stag saloon mentioned.

you can take the gondola up during day free and park your car near the main street in breckenridge. at top of gondola they have ski lifts and you can rent a bike and go up!

I was with my kids so I didn't go biking but I was watching dudes come down the mountain hauling ass and man that looks fun. like really really awesome fun.

my kids LOVED the zipline there, the rock climb, slides, tubes, kids got to play in maze. we drank whole time they have a bar cabana. very well done.

funny we had thought to book turkish airlines to venice and changed our minds and decided to do simple cancun and colorado summer vacation. breckenridge is lots of fun in summer.

 

Haven't experienced hiking, but have been in CO mountains. Be ready for some fresh air and clear water streams. You'll also see views that stretch for miles.

 

Say hi to me!

We get there on Saturday and leave the next Saturday. I'll be wearing an Astros hat most days, so say sup if you see me.

 

im surprised heypartner isnt all over this.
I could maybe argue the pros and cons of black gdp vs. pre98 bubba but my only offering is Breckenridge brewery and thats just the name of the beer thst I saw everywhere. fheir brewery is near denver I believe so thats out. in general in colorado they like their IPA.

 

Snowboarding sucks in the summer -- i'd advise going farther north or waiting a few months.

 

Breckinridge Brewery is the only one right in town, but they sold out a few months ago, amheuser busch I believe, also just a tap house in town

More breweries are closer to Dillon, Broken Compass, Pug Ryan's and a few others. Lake Dillon is also beautiful this time of year, might head up there next week.

But being in Colorado, stick to Colorado beer wherever you are, it's the best in the world. Look for anything Avery, Odell, Paradox, Left Hand, Oscare Blues, etc

There is a pretty good whiskey distillery in town too

As for restaurants, I recommend Relish, has excellent Colorado food and an extensive beer list. I also like Modis, Twist, and Motherloaded. Eric's is and Columbine Cafe are good casual spots

 

I hear the grass is green and plentiful.

 

Actually, it's wild flower season. You should be able to do some hikes through some beautiful fields.

I'd also recommend The Dredge, just for the landmark aspect. It's a building left from the gold rush era. Downstairs is full menu, never did that. But upstairs you can order good greasy hamburgers, with a great view. They have a cheap happy hour.