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 Breckenridge Skiing Holidays - The Top Five Things to Love

   By helenbrown

Breckenridge is a hugely popular American ski resort. Did you know that it has over 350 historic structures, making it the largest historic district in the State of Colorado? Find out the top five things to love about Breckenridge skiing holidays.

1) Ski In, Ski Out

There are so many ski-in, ski-out opportunities in Breckenridge. There are clusters of accommodation around the base at Peak 9 like The Village at Breckenridge, Cedars townhomes, and Trail's End condos. Then just up the run is Beaver Run Resort right by the base of the Beaver Run superchair. In addition, the runs have extended into the town and vice versa along the green Snowflake run to the bottom of the Snowflake chair and all the way into town along the long 4 o'clock run.

2) Historic Mountain Town

Breckenridge was originally a base camp when gold was discovered along the Blue River in 1859. Nowadays, Breckenridge contains over 350 historic structures, making it the largest historic district in the State of Colorado. The town is a delight to explore with its many boutiques, art galleries, independent coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. They even buried all the power lines a few years ago, so the town looks its picturesque best!

3) Within Reach

Everything is close by in Breckenridge. The slopes virtually reach the town in many areas, unlike many US resorts where the town and ski area is separated and the town is fairly compact. The new gondola has connected the town to Peak 7 and 8, and there is a great free shuttle bus system to get you from peak to peak and into town if you need it.

4) Nightlife

Breckenridge is world famous for its nightlife and you certainly can party into the early hours if you so wish. Breckenridge has a huge variety of dining options from which to choose. Try Breck's newest restaurant, Modis on the main street, which serves an eclectic mix of bistro and Asian-flavored fare - or try "Steak and Rib", often recommended by locals. On the drinks side, there is something for everyone from sports bars to microbreweries to wine tasting. If clubbing is your thing, try Cecilias with "hot" DJs and occasionally a live band and a long, long 6-hour "happy hour" ...

5) The Slopes

Breckenridge is a world famous resort, so it goes without saying that the skiing / snowboarding is fantastic and Breckenridge has the highest chairlift in North America. Peak 7 and Peak 9 are an intermediate's paradise with run after run of cruisy blues. For more advanced skiers, try the wide-open bowls off the T-bar or bumps on Peak 8. For those who like to experience rock and cornice drops, head to Lake Chutes or to the back of Peak 9 for stunning tree skiing.

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  Article added 09/11/09, last revised 09/15/09.

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