| no mistake about it; Breckenridge is a ski and | | | | well past their prime, the gentian plant is in full |
| snowboard town. | | | | bloom. These fall plants display an autumn palette |
| Winter reigns supreme here and it’s easy | | | | of stunning colors that range in reds, oranges, and |
| to see why once the snow fills the mountain and | | | | golds. You might check out Wheeler National |
| Breckenridge’s four peaks glisten in the | | | | Recreation Trail or Loveland Pass West for prime |
| almost-daily sunlight. Of course, summer is no | | | | color spotting. Additionally, fall means aspen |
| joke either as the town fills with festivals and | | | | season in Colorodo. Keep your eyes out for |
| visitors who can’t get enough of the | | | | aspen groves on just about any hike around |
| warm, sunny days. But, spring and fall also offer | | | | Breckenridge. |
| much-needed down time that finds the town a bit | | | | • Shopping and Dining: Most Breckenridge |
| less crowded, but no less exciting. If | | | | vacation rentals are located close to Main Street |
| you’re considering a trip to Breckenridge, | | | | shopping and dining. While Breckenridge is certainly |
| fall just might be your season of choice. Here are | | | | a town for the adventure seeker, it’s also |
| just a few reasons why: | | | | a paradise for shopping and dining. While Main |
| • Mountain Biking: Summit County | | | | Street boats a range of bars, restaurants, clothing |
| combines more than 200 miles of off-road trails | | | | stores, and art galleries, outlet shopping is also |
| with 40 miles of paved roads. Fall is a great time | | | | popular in nearby Silverthorne. |
| for biking Breck as the trails are usually less | | | | • Museums: Fall gives us more of a reason |
| crowded, the changing aspen leaves provide for | | | | to dip inside without feeling guilty about missing |
| stunning eye candy, and the temperature is near | | | | out on summer’s sun or winter’s |
| perfect for a day of outdoor activity. | | | | snow. And, it makes for a perfect season to |
| Breckenridge Ski Resort also offers a variety of | | | | explore more of Breckenridge’s historic |
| trails for all levels of difficulty, some of which can | | | | side. The Barney Ford House Museum and the |
| be accessed by the Colorado Superchair lift on | | | | Carter Museum are two of the more popular |
| Peak 8. However, if you just want to ride around | | | | museum stops in town, both within walking |
| town, paths offer views of Lake Dillon, Ten Mile | | | | distance from Main Street and central |
| Creek, and many other must-see Summit County | | | | Breckenridge accommodations. |
| spots. What’s even better is that you can | | | | • Lodging: The Breckenridge Ski Resort |
| literally jump on your bike and find trails that are | | | | opens for the season in November. In the couple |
| in short distances to many Breckenridge condos | | | | of months before the winter season officially |
| and vacation rentals. | | | | begins, many Breckenridge condos and vacation |
| • Fly Fishing: The Blue River, the Colorado, | | | | rentals offer discounted, off-season rates. So, fall |
| Williams Fork, and the South Platte each provide | | | | makes for a great time to pack the bags and set |
| year-round fishing that’s easily accessible | | | | off on a weekend getaway without having to |
| from Breckenridge. Local businesses offer tours | | | | spend too much time crunching numbers and |
| not only to these four Gold Medal Rivers, but also | | | | worrying about the checkbook. |
| to private waters closed to the public. | | | | Each season in Breckenridge makes for an |
| They’ll supply you with rods, tackle, | | | | adventure. With no shortage of things to do |
| clothing, and plenty of instruction to get you on | | | | around town, Breckenridge is unlike other |
| your way to a trophy-size brown trout (in addition | | | | Colorado ski towns that seem to shut down and |
| to rainbows, cutthroats, and brooks). | | | | clear out in the off-season. So, what are you |
| • Hiking: Similar to mountain biking, fall | | | | waiting for? Get to Breckenridge for an |
| makes for a great hiking season as the trails are | | | | unforgettable adventure this fall! |
| normally less crowded. While the wildflowers are | | | | |