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Summit Historical Tours offer
an in-depth look at historical Breckenridge as guides lead
you on a stroll through our downtown, which is listed in the
National Historic Register and boasts 245 buildings from earlier
days. Take in the Edwin Carter Museum Slide Shows or schedule
an historical tour during the winter. For information on tours
and to arrange special tours by appointment call 970-453-9022.
The
following Museums are also open, call 970-453-9022 for times
and tour information.
Briggle
House - 104 North Harris St. - The home has been
restored to its 1880' s condition and contains furnishings
and artifacts that depict early Breckenridge life.
Barney
Ford House Museum - 111 East Washington Ave. - Victorian
home and tribute to Barney L. Ford. Barney was the son of
a Virginia slave who escaped via the Underground Railroad
and achieved success in Breckenridge and throughout the west.
Edwin
Carter 1875 Museum -111 North Ridge St. Tour Edwin
Carter’s 1875 museum. Known as the "log cabin naturalist"
Edwin Carter came to Breckenridge as a miner during the gold
rush.
Rotary
Snowplow Park - Boreas Pass Rd. at French St. The
Park contains a Rotary Snowplow, boxcars, and a restored steam
engine.
Valley
Brook Cemetery - Airport Rd. at Valley Brook. The
historic Victorian cemetery dates back to 1882. The preserved
gravestones and ornate iron gates contains some of the earliest
art and written history in the Breckenridge.
Main
Street Historical Museum . - The museum at 111 S.
Main St. is free of charge and open seven days a week from
10 a.m.-8 p.m. 970-453-9022.
Breckenridge
Ski Resort - (Nov. 12-April 17) - Open daily from
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The Ski Resort boasts 27 lifts with access
to 2,208 acres of skiable terrain and 25 acres of Terrain
Park. Located on Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Breckenridge. 800-789-7669.
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Public
Ice Skating Daily - Stephen C. West Ice Arena, 0189
Boreas Pass Road. Breckenridge. Call 970-547-9974.
Breckenridge Recreation Center provides programs and
activities for all ages including: tennis, scuba, kayak and
swim lessons, first aid instruction, climbing wall, fitness,
tot programs, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, after-school
programs, Taekwondo, dance and personal training. 970-453-1734.
The Backstage Theatre has been presenting award winning,
down home theatre in Breckenridge since 1974. Join them as
they present a series of terrific shows! An evening at The
Backstage is an evening of memorable live entertainment, presented
in a warm and cozy atmosphere, and sure to be the highlight
of your day. More information: http://www.backstagetheatre.org/
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