If you’re ready for an unbelievable vacation, there’s no better place to experience summer than Breckenridge! Families of all ages can enjoy a seemingly endless list of family-friendly activities, hundreds of trails to explore and thrilling activities to create new experiences. Families with older kids will love high adrenaline activities like whitewater rafting, Epic Discovery Adventure Park, and exploring the backcountry by bike or on foot for some serious views. Younger kids and older family members will appreciate the town’s easy access to gentle hiking trails (including a trip to the one and only neighborhood troll Isak Heartstone), parks and fishing spots.

Kid-Approved Summer Activities:

• Hiking
• Biking
• Whitewater Rafting
• Fly Fishing
• Historic Tours & Museums
• Horseback Riding
• Epic Discovery
• Summer Dog Sledding
• Sunny Pool Days

Fall is eye-candy season in Breckenridge, and it’s filled with plenty of ways to head outside. With endless sunshine, cooler temps, a charming Main Street, and plenty of golden adventures for outdoor lovers of all kinds, Breckenridge has something for everyone in your group. Kids will love exploring the trails and trying new activities, and the adults will love wandering through fall foliage and family-friendly events like Oktoberfest! Be sure to check our Leaf Brief for live updates on changing leaves in Breckenridge.

The short-lived nature of fall in Breckenridge makes fall a truly a magical time of the year in Breckenridge. To find real-time updates on the changing leaves and the best places to see them in town, head to our Breckenridge Leaf Brief!

Kid-Approved Fall Activities:

• Leaf Peeping
• Hiking
• Biking
• Fly-Fishing
• Horseback Riding
• Historic & Ghost Tours
• Halloween Activations

Wake up to dazzling fresh snow in the Rockies! At Breckenridge Ski Resort, explore all 5 peaks with well-groomed slopes, plus, kids 3 and up can learn to ski or snowboard at the Breckenridge Ski and Ride School. Families can activate their adventure senses with a snowmobile tour, dog sled ride, or guided snowshoe tours. Don’t forget to grab a tasty cup of hot cocoa between activities and enjoy the free sledding hill in town! Families can always opt for a cozy indoor day filled with crafts and art exploration at Breck Create or Ready, Paint, Fire, or become pinball wizards at the hot arcade spots; Downstairs at Eric’s and I Scream Arcade. There’s always a world of wonder and imagination to be found at the Mountain Top Explorium, which also offers Breckenridge’s only Kids Night Out!

Kid-Approved Winter Activities:

• Skiing & Snowboarding
• Snowshoeing
• Free Sledding at Carter Park
• Snowmobiling Tours
• Sleigh Rides
• Scenic Snow Cat Tours
• Dog Sledding
• Historic, Mine & Ghost Tours
• Indoor Activities & Art Classes

Celebrate our unmatched scenery, rich history, endless creativity, local libations and so much more! Breckenridge caters to families with a calendar jam-packed with kid-friendly events and local classes and workshops. From interactive art festivals that inspire to street fairs filled with family fun zones and chicken dances, your family will be stomping their feet to the mountain beat and good times!

Ski School isn’t the only place your kids will be learning new skills! Breckenridge has perfected the type of experiential learning that feels like good-old-fashion fun! Take a guided hike to learn about the local wildlife, fauna and gold. Swing by the Arts District to learn a new art form, visit an interactive museum or take in the local entertainment.

Dining out with kids or on vacation can be a challenge. Road blocks like long waits, tired and impatient children and limited menus up the family’s anxiety factor. We did the heavy lifting for you and found all the places in Breckenridge where it’s easy to please the whole crew—we’re home to more than 70 family-welcomed restaurants that host even the pickiest of eaters with a smile… and sometimes even an ice cream cone.

Breckenridge is a welcoming family vacation destination any time of year, brimming with modern hotels, ski-in ski-out resort properties, comfortable condos and townhomes, and vacation rentals to please every generation.

When planning a Breckenridge family vacation, we recommend beginning with the lodging piece. Once you have your dream homebase secured, all of the other aspects and activities can fall into place. Consider the following family-friendly properties when booking your Breckenridge lodging.