Breckenridge Celebrates 150 Years of Adventure
Way before Breckenridge was a ski resort, it was a town. And since our founding in 1859, the spirit of the town hasn’t changed much. We still boast equal parts outcast and visionary, frontier and fine living.
With the approach of Breckenridge’s 150th anniversary in 2009, it is important to reflect on the history, heritage and characters that made this Victorian mining community what it is today. Full of gold finds and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts, the town’s history set the stage for the modern day adventures Breckenridge is known and loved for.
Founded in 1859 by a small group of prospectors, the town’s Gold Rush brought settlers in droves seeking their fortune. While some found gold, each adventurer discovered the glory of the Ten Mile Range and the bounty of its beautiful landscape.
2009 will be a time to celebrate Breckenridge’s history. From the enhancement of existing events and the addition of new events to encouraging locals and guests to explore history on the trails and capital improvements being made, the town’s history can be experienced and celebrated by families and adventure seekers and history buffs alike.
Here in Breckenridge, your options go far beyond skiing and riding. Whether your appetite is for playing hard in the fresh air and sunshine, or the pursuit of fine art, music and a delicious meal, this historic mining town is alive with variety. Where else can you base your quest for fun on the evolution of 150 years? For generations, we’ve been sharing the spirit of all-season adventure with the collective desires of families and friends. In this vibrant and charming town, we inspire guests to choose their very own adventure with an endless array of incredible choices to kick-it-up or kick back, whatever the mood. Here you can taste excitement with a snowmobile or dog sled tour, ice skate, snowshoe or visit the sledding hill. For a more relaxed environment, cozy up in a sleigh ride, unwind in an amazing restaurant or pamper yourself at a spa. Or, you can draw yourself into Breck’s history, heritage and western stories with a visit to a museum or Welcome Center. All of these options are just a small sampling of the possibilities. There is always more to discover here in Breckenridge, where vacations come alive with tailored activities, amenities and attractions. And, with the close proximity of the town and the mountain, your only challenge will be fitting it all in.
Edwin Carter Museum restoration, unveiled in the spring of 2009 – exhibits will trace the evolution of Carter’s life as a miner, taxidermist, and scientist who was Breckenridge’s original naturalist and paved the way for the town’s modern environmental efforts. Also featured in the museum will be a theater and an interactive learning center where children can try hand-on activities related to Carter’s work.
Arts District of Breckenridge unveiling of new additions – historic buildings are being renovated to form a cutting-edge arts campus that houses a ceramics studio, performance arts venue, artist-in-residence studios, workshop spaces and more.
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