Breckenridge has an interesting history. Early on the townspeople wanted a post office and they decided to name the town after the United States Vice President of the time, John C. Breckinridge. It worked to their advantage and Breckinridge got their post office. In 1861, civil war broke out and John C. Breckinridge sided with the Confederates. The pro-union folks of the town of Breckinridge didn't like this and changed the i to an e in their town's name. It has been Breckenridge ever since. Breckenridge has ski slopes to challenge the avid skier or to teach the beginner. Elevations exceeding 9,600 feet will assure a ski pack to please. Imperial Express Superchair opened in the winter of 2005 and is the highest lift in North America reaching 12,840 feet. Lift 6 and T-Bar will access Imperial Express Superchair. The longest run at Breckenridge is Four O'clock at 3.5 miles (5.6 km.). Breckenridge is by far a skier heaven with 2,208 acres of skiing. Summer in Breckenridge offers golf, hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding. A little known fact for golf enthusiasts is that your ball will go further at higher elevations. So, Breckenridge may be just what your game needs.

Restaurants:

• Hearthstone Restaurant is a local favorite serving wild game, delicious steaks and fresh seafood. Hearthstone is inside a historic Victorian mansion with all the charm you would expect at 130 Ridge Street, Breckenridge CO (970) 453-1148
• Fattys Restaurant Lounge serves homemade pizzas, spinach lasagna, shrimp scampi and a variety of appetizers. 106 N. Ridge Street, Breckenridge CO (970) 453-9802
• Horseshoe II Restaurant was voted "best family restaurant" in Summit County by Skiing Magazine with such favorites as lasagna, chicken fried steak and trout almondine. Breckenridge CO (970) 453-7463
• Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant has authentic Mexican food with "muy caliente" salsa for the brave eater located at 600 S. Park Avenue, Breckenridge CO (970) 453-2071
• Giampietro Pizzeria has the best New York style pizza in Breckenridge. Only ten tables in the whole restaurant causes the wait time to be long but well worth the wait. You don't want to wait, order to go. This restaurant does not accept reservations. (970) 453-3838

Things to do:

• Breckenridge Golf Club is a municipal Jack Nicklaus signature golf course at 0200 Clubhouse Drive, P.O. Box 168, Breckenridge CO 80424 (970) 453-9104
• Moraine Park Riding Stables offer horseback riding through the grand Rocky Mountains where you will surely see pristine lakes, vast meadows and the snow capped mountain peaks. Reservations can be made May 20 to September 20 by contacting Moraine Park Riding Stables 3300 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301 Moraine (970-586-2327) or Glacier (970-586-3244
• Mountain Angler will meet the needs for fly fishing, float trips, guides, outdoor clothing, and tying materials, located at 311 S. Main Street, Breckenridge CO (970) 453-4665
• Avalanche Sports has sporting goods, cycling and ski equipment. 540 S. Main Street (between Juniper Road and S. Park Avenue), Breckenridge CO (970) 453-1461