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Gold Panning in Breckenridge, Colorado
With the economy these days and the skyrocketing value of gold, this is a great time to try your hand at gold panning in Breckenridge, Colorado. We have all the details on “recreational mining,” so keep reading to find out where to strike it rich! Gold panning is a fun and educational activity for every family member. In addition to striking it big, you can also learn some interesting history about Breck, which was originally founded as a mining town. Located 1,000 feet inside a mountain, explore the original workings of the Country Boy Mine and experience what it was like to be a Colorado miner over 100 years ago. Over a century ago, the Country Boy Mine...
Read MoreBreckenridge PRCA ProRodeo
Yee haw! The fun comes riding into Breckenridge, Colorado PRCA ProRodeo beginning the weekend of June 22-23 and continues throughout summer. We have all the details, so keep reading! The rodeo is sanctioned the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and will take place in a specially-constructed arena in the Airport Road parking lot on the north side of town. Free transportation will be provided from Breck Station to the rodeo grounds every half hour. Each nightly rodeo will begin at 5:00pm and will last approximately two hours. Professional events will include Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel...
Read MoreBreckenridge Summer Fun Park – Schedule, Rides
The Breckenridge Summer Fun Park in Breckenridge, Colorado includes mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, gem panning, bungee jumping, pony rides, kids bounce house, miniature golf, hiking, 4×4 tours, and more! We have the rides, dates and hours that the park is open, so keep reading! The Breckenridge Summer Fun Park is open from June 14 until September 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The park will still be open from September 6 on 15, on weekends only. You can park for free in the Gondola lots in town.The BreckConnect Gondola will begin running regularly starting June 14 to take you to the park for free. Race down the mountain on the Gold Runner Coaster as you enjoy...
Read MoreKingdom Days in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado kicks off the summer with Kingdom Days on June 15th and 16th, 2013 . Kingdom Days is a free celebration honoring Breckenridge, Colorado with Outhouse Races (pictured) and more! So keep reading for all the details! Breckenridge’s colorful past is celebrated and reinvented during the seventh annual Kingdom Days. Locals and tourists are invited to celebrate over 150 years of Breckenridge’s diverse history of mining, exploration and adventure. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge, Colorado was accidentally excluded from some copies of U.S. maps, so Breckenridge become known as “Colorado’s Kingdom.” Finally in 1936, Breckenridge...
Read MoreBreckenridge, Colorado Events and Activities in May 2013
May in Breckenridge, Colorado brings some fun local activities that most tourists don’t hear about, but you’ll get all the inside tips here, so keep reading! Enjoy “sloppy hour” every everyday from 3-7pm at the The Sloppy Dog, located at 500 South Main Street (Street Level, La Cima Mall). The “Sloppy Hour” includes $0.99 Keystone Light cans, $2.50 whiskey, rum and vodka drinks, $2.50 plain dogs, $1 off specialty dogs and $3.99 individual nachos. Try some wine tasting at D’Vine Wine at 211 South Main Street. Taste Colorado-made wines and create your own. $5 – $12 pays for three to seven wines and you get to keep the souvenir...
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