5 Spots You Have to See in Breckenridge

When you first arrive in Breckenridge, chances are that you'll be overwhelmed by the charm of the little Victorian village. There are a few "must see" places to hit before your quality time is up, though!

1: Town Center. More than 200 shops make their home around Breckenridge, the cozy stores offering everything from that bit of winter clothing to the newest hand-tied fly for your fishing adventure. These friendly shops cater to your wildest dreams.

2: Peak Nine: Even if you aren't into hitting the slopes with a board or skis, Peak Nine offers some of the greatest scenery in the western United States. If you don't bring your camera, you'll be sorry!

3: Carter Museum: Started off as a "Cabinet of Curiosities", the small Carter Museum quickly gained fame on an international level in the late 1800's with it's massive collection of mounted animals and gemstones. Carter was one of the first naturalists to take the idea that man has a profound impact on the wildlife around him, as evidenced by the mutated remains poisoned by the harsh mining practices.

4: Winter Sleigh Ride: Missing the delights of a sleigh ride through the surrounding hills and vales of Breckenridge would be crazy, the gently falling snow, the steady beat of the horse's hooves, all of this combines to create a truly romantic trip back in time.

5: Blue River: The river that winds it's way through the town center offers up more than just some pretty scenery. Fishing on the Blue is considered to be some of the best in the west, and in the summer, you can take to the water in a kayak or a canoe. Many of the sports stores nearby rent out equipment for those of an adventurous bend.