Breckenridge, Colorado
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Breckenridge, Colorado
Take the stress out of vacation planning with this ready-to-go guide to spending a week in Breckenridge, Colorado. Strike the perfect balance between downtime and “go” time with our day-by-day itinerary, followed by a directory in the back. Don’t forget to share your vacation photos using #vacationdifferently!
DAY ONE 4:00pm Check into your vacation rental home and get settled! Stock the fridge, get the lay of the land, and claim your bedroom. If you haven’t already, visit the concierge desk if your rental has access to one and make your activity reservations for the week. 6:00pm Head to Empire Burger and introduce your taste buds to the local fare. Insider Tip: Order the loaded nachos and the spicy margarita. 8:00pm Take a walk through town and check out the shops on Main Street. Stop at Crepes A la Cart for dessert. Insider Tip: You can’t go wrong with the bananas foster crepe.
DAY TWO 8:00am Visit the Blue Moose for breakfast. Insider Tip: Order the Rosti to start your day off right. 9:30am Take a leisurely walk down Main Street to the Breckenridge gondola. Ride the free gondola from town up to the Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Peak 8 Summer Fun Park. Visit the ticket office to decide which attractions your group wants to enjoy. Opt for an unlimited day pass or buy attractions a la carte. 12:00pm Break for some on-mountain dining at the TBar Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the chicken wrap for a refreshing lunch. 1:30pm After lunch, keep the fun going at the Fun Park! Insider Tip: The most popular attractions are the alpine slide and the scenic chair lift ride, so hop on! 6:00pm Head “home” and rest up from your action-packed day by making dinner together in your rental. 8:00pm Have the grandparents watch the kids back at the rental, and go grab a beer at the famous Gold Pan Saloon. They have the oldest operating liquor license west of the Mississippi!
DAY THREE 8:00am To get moving, grab a quick breakfast burrito from Coffee Depot. 9:30am Meet at Charter Sports for the Vail Pass bike shuttle. This lovely downhill, paved bike ride is a top-rated activity in Breckenridge. A shuttle will take you from Breckenridge to the top of Vail Pass and then it’s downhill from there to Frisco. While on your scenic ride, stop at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort to enjoy their Village. 12:00pm Have lunch at the Island Grill at Frisco Bay overlooking the water of Lake Dillon. Insider Tip: Order the signature blackened fish tacos. 1:30pm Rent a pontoon boat for 2 hours and head out onto the Lake Dillon reservoir. You can also rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, powerboats, fishing boats, sailboats, and fishing poles from the Frisco Marina on the Lake Dillon Reservoir. 6:00pm After cleaning up back at the rental, enjoy some dinner at Relish. Insider Tip: Order the pork chop and pair it with a glass of sangria. 8:00pm Head over to Escape Room Breckenridge. (Make a reservation in advance!) In this live escape game, your group is locked in a room together and your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time.
DAY FOUR 8:00am Whip up a family breakfast and chat about the activities you’re most excited for as you dine in-rental. A fresh veggie egg wrap is a great choice: quick, easy and sustaining. 10:00am Meet at the rafting office in Buena Vista for the moderate half-day Brown’s Canyon Rafting trip. A “must do” while in the Rocky Mountains, river rafting is a unique way to experience the outdoors. The closest rafting is on the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista, a 75-minute drive from Breckenridge. 1:30pm Have lunch in Buena Vista at the Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Company. Insider Tip: Treat yourself with the Brewer’s Grilled Cheese! 3:00pm Visit the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and enjoy a relaxing soak. These manmade outdoor swimming pools pump in the natural hot sulfur water of the area. Insider Tip: If there are only adults in your party, upgrade to the day spa passes for a more luxurious experience. 7:00pm Head back to Breckenridge for a dinner at Giampietro’s Pizza Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the pesto shrimp and Peroni lager on draft. 9:00pm When everyone’s full, make it a game night back in the rental!
DAY FIVE 8:00am For breakfast, pick up pastries and bagels from Clint’s Bakery. While you’re there, pick up some deli sandwiches and chips for a picnic lunch later. 10:00am Hike the popular Mohawk Lakes Trail. It is a 3.4-mile hike from the trailhead to the first alpine lake. Insider Tip: Pack some water for the hike! 12:00pm When you’ve worked up an appetite, unpack those sandwiches and enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch by the lake. After everyone’s refreshed, make the hike back to the car. 4:00pm Treat yourself to a massage or facial at Simply Massage – you’ve earned it! Or hunker down in the rental for some afternoon ZZZs before dinner. 7:00pm Have dinner at the Hearthstone Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the cedar plank salmon and the bourbon cake and shake for dessert. 9:00pm Stop at Breckenridge Distillery’s Tasting Room on Main Street where you can sample their spirits for free. This is also a great spot to find local and unique Breckenridge souvenirs.
DAY SIX 8:00am Whip up some yogurt parfaits for a quick start or indulge in a breakfast out at Cool River Coffee House. Insider Tip: Order their egg scramble – it’s delicious! 9:30am Meet for horseback riding at a traditional, working ranch in Fairplay, Colorado. Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables offers world-class trail rides with breathtaking views. 12:00pm Have lunch at the Brown Burro Café on Fairplay’s Main Street. Insider Tip: Opt for their juicy burger. 1:30pm While you’re in Fairplay, visit the South Park City Museum. It’s an amazingly authentic restoration of a Colorado mining Boomtown from the 1880s. Up and down the Main Street of South Park City, walk in and out of the restored buildings with artifacts that portray life during the gold rush. 6:00pm For a special last night out, enjoy dinner at Downstairs at Eric’s. This family sports bar has a great tap beer selection and an arcade for the kids. Insider Tip: Order the baked wings for everyone to share.
DAY SEVEN 8:00am It’s time to leave the mountains! Whip up whatever’s left in the rental for breakfast, and soak up a few more glimpses of those Rocky Mountain vistas. 10:00am After you check out, visit the shops on Main Street for a Breckenridge souvenir and one final stroll around town. 12:00pm Before heading out, have lunch at the Blue River Bistro. Insider Tip: Order the arugula salad. 1:30pm As you make your way to the airport, if you have extra time, take the scenic route over Loveland pass at the continental divide or stop in downtown Denver at the 16th street mall.
Map courtesy of Breckenridge Tourism Office
PLACES TO STOCK UP City Market Breckenridge www.citymarket.com (970) 453-0818 Whole Foods Frisco www.wholefoods.com (970) 668-9400 Breckenridge Market & Liquor Breckenridge www.breckenridgemarket.com (970) 453-2398 Breckenridge Sunday Market Breckenridge (Summer, Sundays) www.rockymtnevents.com (877) 930-3378
PLACES TO EAT Empire Burger Breckenridge www.empireburger.com (970) 453-2329
The Island Grill Frisco Bay www.islandgrillfrisco.com (970) 668-9999 Relish Breckenridge www.relishbreckenridge.com (970) 453-0989 Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Co. Buena Vista www.eddylinerestaurant.com (719) 966-6000 Giampietro’s Pizza Restaurant Breckenridge www.giampietropizza.com (970) 453-3838 Clint’s Bakery Breckenridge www.clintsbakery.com (970) 453-2990 Hearthstone Restaurant Breckenridge www.hearthstonebreck.com (970) 453-1148
Crepes A la Cart Breckenridge (two locations) www.crepesalacarts.com Location one: (970) 453-0622 Location two: (970) 771-3411
Cool River Coffee House Breckenridge www.coolrivercoffeehouse.com (970) 453-1716
Blue Moose Breckenridge (970) 453-4859
Brown Burro Café Fairplay (719) 836-2804
TBar Restaurant Breckenridge www.breckenridge.com/mountain/onmountain-dining (970) 547-8837
Downstairs at Eric’s Breckenridge www.downstairsaterics.com (970) 453-1401
Gold Pan Saloon Breckenridge www.thegoldpansaloon.com (970) 453-5499
Blue River Bistro Breckenridge www.blueriverbistro.com (970) 453-6974
THINGS TO SEE & DO Coffee Depot Breckenridge (970) 547-5970
Peak 8 Summer Fun Park Breckenridge www.gobreck.com (877) 864-0868
Charter Sports Breckenridge (multiple locations) www.chartersports.com (970) 476-0202 Copper Mountain Ski Resort Village Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com/summer (866) 841-2481
Rent a sailboat at the lake
Frisco Bay Marina Frisco Bay www.townoffrisco.com (970) 668-4334 Escape Room Breckenridge Breckenridge www.escaperoombreckenridge.com (303) 562-4614 Brown’s Canyon Rafting Buena Vista www.raftbrownscanyon.com (719) 275-2890
Stroll Downtown Breckenridge
Mt. Princeton Hot Spring Nathrop www.mtprinceton.com (719) 395-2447 Mohawk Lakes Trail Breckenridge www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/ mohawk-lakes-trail Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables Fairplay (719) 836-1670 South Park City Museum Fairplay www.colorado.com/history-museums/ south-park-city-museum (719) 836-2387
Raft the rapids
Breckenridge Distillery’s Tasting Room Breckenridge www.breckenridgedistillery.com (970) 547-9759
Hike the trails
Wyndham Vacation Rentals manages a range of properties in Breckenridge, from large, private mountain houses to resort-style condominiums and hike-in/hike-out townhomes. Visit WyndhamVacationRentals.com to find your rental. #VacationDifferently with us.
Wyndham Vacation Rentals does not endorse any of the activities described or mentioned. It is the individual’s responsibility to investigate the safety and suitability of any activity. Wyndham Vacation Rentals expressly denies any liability for engaging any activity and for using any guide, vendor, or service provider that may be mentioned or described in this itinerary.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Take the stress out of vacation planning with this ready-to-go guide to spending a week in Breckenridge, Colorado. Strike the perfect balance between downtime and “go” time with our day-by-day itinerary, followed by a directory in the back. Don’t forget to share your vacation photos using #vacationdifferently!
DAY ONE 4:00pm Check into your vacation rental home and get settled! Stock the fridge, get the lay of the land, and claim your bedroom. If you haven’t already, visit the concierge desk if your rental has access to one and make your activity reservations for the week. 6:00pm Head to Empire Burger and introduce your taste buds to the local fare. Insider Tip: Order the loaded nachos and the spicy margarita. 8:00pm Take a walk through town and check out the shops on Main Street. Stop at Crepes A la Cart for dessert. Insider Tip: You can’t go wrong with the bananas foster crepe.
DAY TWO 8:00am Visit the Blue Moose for breakfast. Insider Tip: Order the Rosti to start your day off right. 9:30am Take a leisurely walk down Main Street to the Breckenridge gondola. Ride the free gondola from town up to the Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Peak 8 Summer Fun Park. Visit the ticket office to decide which attractions your group wants to enjoy. Opt for an unlimited day pass or buy attractions a la carte. 12:00pm Break for some on-mountain dining at the TBar Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the chicken wrap for a refreshing lunch. 1:30pm After lunch, keep the fun going at the Fun Park! Insider Tip: The most popular attractions are the alpine slide and the scenic chair lift ride, so hop on! 6:00pm Head “home” and rest up from your action-packed day by making dinner together in your rental. 8:00pm Have the grandparents watch the kids back at the rental, and go grab a beer at the famous Gold Pan Saloon. They have the oldest operating liquor license west of the Mississippi!
DAY THREE 8:00am To get moving, grab a quick breakfast burrito from Coffee Depot. 9:30am Meet at Charter Sports for the Vail Pass bike shuttle. This lovely downhill, paved bike ride is a top-rated activity in Breckenridge. A shuttle will take you from Breckenridge to the top of Vail Pass and then it’s downhill from there to Frisco. While on your scenic ride, stop at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort to enjoy their Village. 12:00pm Have lunch at the Island Grill at Frisco Bay overlooking the water of Lake Dillon. Insider Tip: Order the signature blackened fish tacos. 1:30pm Rent a pontoon boat for 2 hours and head out onto the Lake Dillon reservoir. You can also rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, powerboats, fishing boats, sailboats, and fishing poles from the Frisco Marina on the Lake Dillon Reservoir. 6:00pm After cleaning up back at the rental, enjoy some dinner at Relish. Insider Tip: Order the pork chop and pair it with a glass of sangria. 8:00pm Head over to Escape Room Breckenridge. (Make a reservation in advance!) In this live escape game, your group is locked in a room together and your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time.
DAY FOUR 8:00am Whip up a family breakfast and chat about the activities you’re most excited for as you dine in-rental. A fresh veggie egg wrap is a great choice: quick, easy and sustaining. 10:00am Meet at the rafting office in Buena Vista for the moderate half-day Brown’s Canyon Rafting trip. A “must do” while in the Rocky Mountains, river rafting is a unique way to experience the outdoors. The closest rafting is on the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista, a 75-minute drive from Breckenridge. 1:30pm Have lunch in Buena Vista at the Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Company. Insider Tip: Treat yourself with the Brewer’s Grilled Cheese! 3:00pm Visit the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and enjoy a relaxing soak. These manmade outdoor swimming pools pump in the natural hot sulfur water of the area. Insider Tip: If there are only adults in your party, upgrade to the day spa passes for a more luxurious experience. 7:00pm Head back to Breckenridge for a dinner at Giampietro’s Pizza Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the pesto shrimp and Peroni lager on draft. 9:00pm When everyone’s full, make it a game night back in the rental!
DAY FIVE 8:00am For breakfast, pick up pastries and bagels from Clint’s Bakery. While you’re there, pick up some deli sandwiches and chips for a picnic lunch later. 10:00am Hike the popular Mohawk Lakes Trail. It is a 3.4-mile hike from the trailhead to the first alpine lake. Insider Tip: Pack some water for the hike! 12:00pm When you’ve worked up an appetite, unpack those sandwiches and enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch by the lake. After everyone’s refreshed, make the hike back to the car. 4:00pm Treat yourself to a massage or facial at Simply Massage – you’ve earned it! Or hunker down in the rental for some afternoon ZZZs before dinner. 7:00pm Have dinner at the Hearthstone Restaurant. Insider Tip: Order the cedar plank salmon and the bourbon cake and shake for dessert. 9:00pm Stop at Breckenridge Distillery’s Tasting Room on Main Street where you can sample their spirits for free. This is also a great spot to find local and unique Breckenridge souvenirs.
DAY SIX 8:00am Whip up some yogurt parfaits for a quick start or indulge in a breakfast out at Cool River Coffee House. Insider Tip: Order their egg scramble – it’s delicious! 9:30am Meet for horseback riding at a traditional, working ranch in Fairplay, Colorado. Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables offers world-class trail rides with breathtaking views. 12:00pm Have lunch at the Brown Burro Café on Fairplay’s Main Street. Insider Tip: Opt for their juicy burger. 1:30pm While you’re in Fairplay, visit the South Park City Museum. It’s an amazingly authentic restoration of a Colorado mining Boomtown from the 1880s. Up and down the Main Street of South Park City, walk in and out of the restored buildings with artifacts that portray life during the gold rush. 6:00pm For a special last night out, enjoy dinner at Downstairs at Eric’s. This family sports bar has a great tap beer selection and an arcade for the kids. Insider Tip: Order the baked wings for everyone to share.
DAY SEVEN 8:00am It’s time to leave the mountains! Whip up whatever’s left in the rental for breakfast, and soak up a few more glimpses of those Rocky Mountain vistas. 10:00am After you check out, visit the shops on Main Street for a Breckenridge souvenir and one final stroll around town. 12:00pm Before heading out, have lunch at the Blue River Bistro. Insider Tip: Order the arugula salad. 1:30pm As you make your way to the airport, if you have extra time, take the scenic route over Loveland pass at the continental divide or stop in downtown Denver at the 16th street mall.
Map courtesy of Breckenridge Tourism Office
PLACES TO STOCK UP City Market Breckenridge www.citymarket.com (970) 453-0818 Whole Foods Frisco www.wholefoods.com (970) 668-9400 Breckenridge Market & Liquor Breckenridge www.breckenridgemarket.com (970) 453-2398 Breckenridge Sunday Market Breckenridge (Summer, Sundays) www.rockymtnevents.com (877) 930-3378
PLACES TO EAT Empire Burger Breckenridge www.empireburger.com (970) 453-2329
The Island Grill Frisco Bay www.islandgrillfrisco.com (970) 668-9999 Relish Breckenridge www.relishbreckenridge.com (970) 453-0989 Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Co. Buena Vista www.eddylinerestaurant.com (719) 966-6000 Giampietro’s Pizza Restaurant Breckenridge www.giampietropizza.com (970) 453-3838 Clint’s Bakery Breckenridge www.clintsbakery.com (970) 453-2990 Hearthstone Restaurant Breckenridge www.hearthstonebreck.com (970) 453-1148
Crepes A la Cart Breckenridge (two locations) www.crepesalacarts.com Location one: (970) 453-0622 Location two: (970) 771-3411
Cool River Coffee House Breckenridge www.coolrivercoffeehouse.com (970) 453-1716
Blue Moose Breckenridge (970) 453-4859
Brown Burro Café Fairplay (719) 836-2804
TBar Restaurant Breckenridge www.breckenridge.com/mountain/onmountain-dining (970) 547-8837
Downstairs at Eric’s Breckenridge www.downstairsaterics.com (970) 453-1401
Gold Pan Saloon Breckenridge www.thegoldpansaloon.com (970) 453-5499
Blue River Bistro Breckenridge www.blueriverbistro.com (970) 453-6974
THINGS TO SEE & DO Coffee Depot Breckenridge (970) 547-5970
Peak 8 Summer Fun Park Breckenridge www.gobreck.com (877) 864-0868
Charter Sports Breckenridge (multiple locations) www.chartersports.com (970) 476-0202 Copper Mountain Ski Resort Village Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com/summer (866) 841-2481
Rent a sailboat at the lake
Frisco Bay Marina Frisco Bay www.townoffrisco.com (970) 668-4334 Escape Room Breckenridge Breckenridge www.escaperoombreckenridge.com (303) 562-4614 Brown’s Canyon Rafting Buena Vista www.raftbrownscanyon.com (719) 275-2890
Stroll Downtown Breckenridge
Mt. Princeton Hot Spring Nathrop www.mtprinceton.com (719) 395-2447 Mohawk Lakes Trail Breckenridge www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/ mohawk-lakes-trail Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stables Fairplay (719) 836-1670 South Park City Museum Fairplay www.colorado.com/history-museums/ south-park-city-museum (719) 836-2387
Raft the rapids
Breckenridge Distillery’s Tasting Room Breckenridge www.breckenridgedistillery.com (970) 547-9759
Hike the trails
Wyndham Vacation Rentals manages a range of properties in Breckenridge, from large, private mountain houses to resort-style condominiums and hike-in/hike-out townhomes. Visit WyndhamVacationRentals.com to find your rental. #VacationDifferently with us.
Wyndham Vacation Rentals does not endorse any of the activities described or mentioned. It is the individual’s responsibility to investigate the safety and suitability of any activity. Wyndham Vacation Rentals expressly denies any liability for engaging any activity and for using any guide, vendor, or service provider that may be mentioned or described in this itinerary.
