The Town

Breckenridge is a charming town located at the base of the Rocky Mountains’ Tenmile Range.

This small town is known for having one of the most popular and largest ski resorts in North America, year-round alpine activities, and a rich Gold Rush history. That is the beauty of Breckenridge. Breckenridge enjoys the trappings of small-town life with the amenities of a larger, more cosmopolitan city. While Breckenridge’s local population is around 4,500 people, millions of people visit each year. Come see for yourself what this town has to offer. We can’t wait to share Breckenridge with you!

Breckenridge Population Statistics:

Breckenridge year-round population: 4,500
Breckenridge at peak vacation time: 36,000

Breckenridge Area Statistics:

2,908 acres / 1,177 hectares
7 miles long/2 miles wide
3,300 total acres
30% of town-owned land is set aside for open space
400 acres of town-owned parks

Breckenridge Features and Services:

Restaurants and Bars: 100+
Shops/Boutiques: 150+
Grocery/Liquor Stores: 11
Historic District Structures: 249
Parks: 2
Nordic Centers: 2
Skating Rinks: 1 year-round/2 winter season only
Golf Course: 1 public Jack Nicklaus-designed 27 hole course
Tennis Courts: 2 indoor/12 outdoor summer
Museums/Art Galleries: 16
Libraries: 1
Churches: 5
Fitness Facilities: 3
Whitewater Kayak Park: 1
Ball Fields: 3
Soccer Fields: 2
Public Parking Lots: 13

Breckenridge Weather:

Summer days: 70 degrees
Summer Nights: 50 degrees
Winter Days: 28 degrees
Winter Nights: 15 degrees