No trip to the mountains is complete without seeing a bit of the local flora and fauna. From alpine birds to ground-dwellers like prairie dogs, Colorado is overflowing with animal species to discover on your next visit, and no place will you find better opportunities to view that wildlife than in the mountains of Breckenridge. Home to recreation all year round, Breck is also filled with majestic and serene wildlife that will help you forget your cares.

Visiting the Rocky Mountains during the holiday season is not complete without a shopping trip through Breckenridge. For such a small mountain town, the shopping scene sure does pack a punch, and you’d be remiss if you didn’t take a stroll down Main Street to check out the array of shops, boutiques, and restaurants within walking distance.

There is nothing more relaxing than cross country skiing on a perfectly-groomed trail as mountain vistas unfold before your eyes, and there’s few better places to make this serene vision a reality than in Breckenridge. With endless miles of groomed and ungroomed cross country trails along with abundant Nordic ski centers to choose from, Breckenridge is a paradise for those who can’t get enough of the snowy outdoors.

Breckenridge is filled to the brim with opportunities for photography. Whether you’re a beginner who loves to share your work on Instagram and other social media applications or you’re a professional looking for more interesting settings for your next shots, there’s an endless variety of mountain landscapes and historical areas to explore around Breck.