Main Street Breckenridge is known for it’s incredible shopping and dining scene, but it also serves as the central hub of everything Breckenridge with fun events, festivals, music, an abundance of activities for all ages and interests happening all year long. The best part is once you park the car or take the shuttle in for your trip you can walk anywhere, which means more time outside enjoying the mountains and enjoying the views. Take a peek at a few of our favorite Main Street Adventures and customize your own itinerary for the perfect mountain getaway.
Adventures on Main Street
Find the Breckenridge Troll or Explore the Arts District
Isak Heartstone is a 15-foot tall wooden troll sculpture located on the Trollstigen Trail. The newly constructed trailhead is located in the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Gulch Trailhead. Take the free downtown trolley to Isak’s home, and remember to Leave No Trace while you’re there!
Breckenridge Creative Arts offers interactive art tours to showcase the Town’s public art collection, the Arts District campus and highlight art and culture in our community. You can tour the collection anytime through a self-guided public art tour on your smartphone, too! If you’re in the market for new decor, we encourage you to tour a few of the art galleries around town.
Have a “Reel” adventure
Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages enjoy fly fishing from the shores of the Blue River just steps away from Main Street. You can learn to cast, get your license and find out where the fish are biting with the help of our local outfitters and guides at Breckenridge Outfitters and Mountain Angler.
Enjoy Happy Hour on the Patio
There truly is something special about our fresh craft spirits, après patios and farm-to-table dining scene. Continental Divide and Carboy Winery offer options for wine lovers. If beer is your beverage of choice, head to the South end of Main Street for lunch and a beer at Breckenridge Brewery, the fourth oldest brewery in the state. If you’d like to venture past town and keep sampling, head out a Bike & Brew Tour of downtown and along the river to the World’s Highest Distillery, Breckenridge Distillery, and local favorite Broken Compass Brewing on Airport Road.
For those seeking elevated experiences, opt for a Victorian setting at Hearthstone Restaurant, Aurum or Rootstalk (all featuring delicious happy hour small plates and drinks). Casual foodies can check out Kenosha Steakhouse’s epic views of the mountains or the Crown’s cute outdoor seating area along the river.
Focus on Self Care
Vacations are the perfect time to catch up on self-care and not have to feel guilty about it. Treat yourself and explore the many opportunities for wellness and self-care in our quaint mountain town. Enjoy a facial, massage, mani-pedi, acupuncture, reiki and more at the numerous spas on Main Street Breckenridge, or head to a yoga class during your stay. To top it off, hop in the hot tub to really soak it all in.
Visit a Museum or Take a Historic Tour
Breckenridge is rooted in its past and boasts one of the largest historic districts in Colorado. Create memories with affordable guided historic tours and hikes, and enjoy free, family-friendly museums operated by Breckenridge History and Breckenridge Tours. Visit their web sites for a full list of activities, events, museums and tours in Breckenridge.
Enjoy Live Music Around Town
Breckenridge’s vibrant music scene offers something for everyone. The folks at Breck Create take concerts outside with the new AirStage, including neighborhood concerts, family-friendly pop-ups, artist residencies and special events. The Riverwalk Center hosts an exciting range of ticketed live events year-round, from concerts and lectures to performances that showcase local, national and international talent. Breckenridge’s bars and restaurants offer weekly, intimate settings for local artists (don’t miss their open mic and karaoke nights)! For the younger crowd (or young at heart), Main Street’s late-night scene features DJ sets and plenty of ways to dance the night away! Check out the community event calendar for upcoming shows and events during your visit, and discover more places to see live music in Breckenridge.
Get Creative
There is always something fun and creative happening in the Arts District with live performances, public art, outdoor and drive-in movies, classes and workshops to get your creative juices flowing. Bring the whole family and try throwing your own pottery, making candles, glass blowing and more! Don’t miss their other events like concerts, open studios and shows too!
Cozy up and let your creative juices fly inside Breckenridge’s paint your own pottery studio, Ready Paint Fire! Enjoy fun projects like pottery and canvas painting, candle making, mosaic art, glass fusing and more! Guests can follow tutorials or let their imagination flow. Unwind and relax with a glass of wine or beer, or bring your own snacks to indulge while you craft. Ready Paint Fire is the perfect evening activity for all ages, those who don’t want to ski, or those who need to take a rest!
Book an Escape Room
Try an Escape Room and seek clues, solve unique puzzles, answer questions and work together to try to escape! These all-age friendly, themed rooms consist of stories, decorations and technology to immerse you in a fun game for all. You’ll have 60-minutes to complete each of your adventures!
Take the Kiddos to a Playground
Breckenridge offers playgrounds throughout the town, each easily accessible from lodging and recreational locations. Breckenridge playgrounds have unique offerings and themes, with elements suitable for kids of all ages. The young ones will love climbing and playing at mining-inspired Prospector Park on North Main Street and the Highline Railroad Park on Boreas Pass Road where a real Engine No. 9 train and boxcars are displayed.
Catch a Flick
The Eclipse Theater (formerly the Speakeasy) is Breckenridge’s only movie theater and Breck Film’s new permanent home. Catch a screening of a variety of blockbuster, indie, classic, foreign, and outdoor films year-round. Don’t forget to stock up on fresh popcorn, an assortment of candy and soda and local beer and wine on tap. A variety of canned beer, hard seltzer and canned cocktails are also available. If live theater’s more your style, check out the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, offering community-based and professional productions.
Relax at Blue River Plaza
The Blue River Plaza is a great central location where older kids can splash in the shallows of the Blue River and toddlers can play sandbox and mini play area. Bring a picnic (remember to pack out what you bring in) and relax on the grass with great views of the Tenmile range. Stop by the Welcome Center to plan your next adventure, grab a reusable shopping bag and learn about Breckenridge’s mining history in the free museum.
Attend an Event
We like to celebrate all year long in Breckenridge, and the calendar is fully stocked with festivals, signature events and family-friendly fun all year long. Main Street comes alive during the many parades, Beer Festivals, Art Festivals, Sunday Farmers Markets, Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts, Breckenridge Film Fest, Ullr Fest, the International Snow Sculpture Championships and so many more.
