1. Go for a free ride on the BreckConnect Gondola! Keep an eye out for wildlife as you soar over Cucumber Gulch Wildlife Preserve.

2. Spend a day at the Epic Discovery Park on Peak 8. There are fun and games for the whole family including ropes courses, bungee trampolines, mini golf, and more!

3. Pan for gold and learn about mining history at Country Boy Mine.

4. Grab a paddle and get ready for some action-packed thrills with a day on the river with a whitewater rafting tour!

5. Stop by the award-winning Breckenridge Distillery or tasting room for a distillery tour. Sample them all with a whiskey flight or one of their many tasty cocktails and mocktails!

6. Join in the 4th of July festivities! Enjoy the parade downtown or race in the Firecracker 50.

7. Saddle up for a horseback ride through the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

8. Go for a bike ride or a stroll by the river along the Blue River Recreation Path.

9. Go for a drive over Fremont Pass to explore Leadville for the day!

10. Check out some live music at one of the many music venues in Summit County. Click here for a full list of options!

11. Have a drink at an old west saloon! Our favorites are Gold Pan Saloon and Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon.

12. If 9,000 feet wasn’t high enough for you there are plenty of mountains to hike nearby! The most famous is our local fourteener, Quandary Peak.

13. The Colorado Trail is a 567 mile-long trail that runs from Denver to Durango- and it passes right through Breckenridge! Spend a day hiking a section of this world-famous trail.

14. Test your balance and take in the views with stand-up paddleboarding. Rentals are available at the Frisco Marina and Dillon Marina.

15. Learn the ropes with a rock climbing lesson! Colorado Adventure Guides offers guided rock climbing tours for beginners.

16. Grab your steins and don your lederhosen for the annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest celebration. Each September, Breckenridge is transformed into Bavarian for this three-day celebration.

17. Find balance in the fresh mountain air with an outdoor yoga class.

18. Get creative and find your artistic side with class at  Breck Create or Ready, Paint, Fire!

19. Shop til you drop downtown in over 200 stores! Not sure where to start? Check out the Ultimate Breckenridge Shopping Guide.

20. Cruise around town on a Breck E-Ride e-bike! Available for locals and visitors, this e-bikeshare network has stops all around town.

21. Get some local goods and produce at a farmer’s market! The three farmer’s markets are the Breckenridge Farmer’s Market (Thursdays 4-7pm), Dillon Farmer’s Market (Fridays 9am-2pm), Breckenridge Sunday Market (Sundays, 10am-3pm).

22. Beat the heat with a sweet treat! Go for a cone at one of the Ice Cream Shops in Breckenridge.

23. Have a happy hour on a dredge boat! Click here for the Ollie’s Pub & Grub menu.

24. Support our local theater by attending a theatrical performance at Breckenridge Backstage Theater.

25. Step back in time with a history tour, museum or exhibit with Breckenridge History.

26. Take your golf game to new heights with a round at the Breckenridge Golf Club or one of the many nearby courses.

27. Sample local brews at one of the three breweries in Breckenridge (Broken Compass, Breckenridge Brewery, Highside). Check out the full list of breweries in Summit County!

28. Breckenridge is home to tons of wildlife- keep an eye out for fox, moose, and more!

29. Take a drive up Swan Mountain to catch the sunset from the best viewpoint in Summit- Sapphire Point!

30. Soak in the sun for a happy hour at a restaurant with a patio. Check out the Best Decks in Breck!

31. Take the sled dogs on a run with a Summer Dogsledding Tour with Good Times Adventures.

32. Hike to an alpine lake. Here are our favorites in the area!

33. Sip on wine from a local winery! Check out our Wine Lover’s Guide.

34. Kayak on Dillon Reservoir and take in the views from the water

35. Give back to our local forest by volunteering with Friends of Dillon Ranger District!

36. Discover wine and meet fellow wine enthusiasts at the Breckenridge Wine Classic. BGV owners receive $15 off with code BGV15.

37. Head to the Epic Discovery Park and slide down the 2,600 foot Alpine Slide!

38. Head over to Beaver Run Resort each weekend for BBQ at the Base– barbeque, live music, crafts, and more!

39. Head for a high alpine drive across the Continental Divide! Hoosier Pass takes you from Summit to Park County. Enjoy the views from nearly 12,000 feet!

40. The National Repertory Orchestra, a non-profit which provides life-changing experiences to aspiring professional musicians, resides here in Breckenridge! Check out one of their live performances at the Riverwalk Center.

41. The pickleball craze hasn’t skipped over Breckenridge! If you’re looking to play, there are courts at Carter Park as well as the Recreation Center. Click here for more information.

42. The Blue River is renowned for its fly-fishing opportunities! There are several fly-fishing outfitters in the area who would love to show you around! Here is our Breckenridge Fly Fishing Adventure guide.

43. Did you know that there is a bike trail all the way to Vail?! If you want to experience the path but don’t want to bike uphill for miles on end, book a Vail Pass Bike Shuttle. They will take you to the top of the pass so you can coast all the way down!

44. Boreas Pass is a 22 mile dirt road that takes you over the Continental Divide from Breckenridge to Como. The area is perfect for enjoying the scenery, going for a hike or bike, or just going for a drive to Park County!

45. Breckenridge is a world-class mountain biking destination! Check out our mountain biking guide and hit the trails.

46. Rent a UTV/ATV for the day and explore miles of backcountry wilderness on four wheels! Drive past mining relics and ghost towns, wildlife and scenery.

47. Wildflower season in the high country runs from around mid-June to mid-August. Grab a wildflower identification book or check out this blog and see how many you can identify!

48. Attend a foodie festival! Between the Breckenridge Agave Festival, Bourbon and Bacon, Breckenridge Food and Wine, and others, we have plenty of opportunities to indulge in delectable bites.

49. The Blue River Bike Path runs along the Blue River through Breckenridge for many miles. Head out for a walk with a hammock and a book and set up for a relaxing afternoon by the river!

50. It wouldn’t be a vacation without some relaxation time! Spend the day soaking in the sun by your resort pool.