June 2019

U.S. News & World Report has once again unveiled their annual list of the 25 best small towns to visit in America, and three are located right here in Colorado. Rankings for the list are based on expert and user opinions, and the website’s methodology claims to score each city in 10 different categories, which include, among other things attractions, culture, dining, adventure, nightlife, and romance. In addition, each city evaluated must also have a population of 50,000 people or less. 

Taking home this year’s top spot overall is Telluride, another Colorado resort town located about 5 hours south of Breckenridge. Not surprisingly, Telluride scored particularly well in the adventure category thanks to its more than 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, and

4th of July in Breckenridge

Date: July 4, 2019, All-Day
Riverwalk Center

Independence Day in Breckenridge is a highlight of the summer with a full day of activities for the entire family and one of the most patriotic celebrations across the state. Kicking off the day, you can either participate or watch the 10k trail run and Firecracker 50 (an intense solo or team mountain bike race through Breckenridge’s most iconic cross country trails). Following the Firecracker 50 start, the iconic town parade heads down Main Street (register your float from the link below!). One of the newer events, but already a fan favorite is the Breckenridge Creative Arts’ “Street Arts: Spangled,”. The streets of Breckenridge are decorated in a full celebration of

Although the first official day of summer isn’t until June 21st, many of us are already looking ahead to getting outside and enjoying the countless events, festivals, and warm weather activities that make this time of year in Breckenridge so fun. 

For some, that of course means taking advantage of all the scenic hiking and mountain biking trails that are scattered all throughout Summit County. For others, summer is all about dusting off the golf clubs and hitting the links for a successful round of 18 holes. 

And speaking of golf, if you're planning a move to Summit County or are interested in finally buying a vacation home or condo, the beginning of summer is the perfect time to settle into a place that offers easy access to any of our local golf