Founded in 1880, the town of Breckenridge is situated on the south side of Summit County about 79 miles west of Denver at an elevation of 9,600 feet. With ski trails first cut into Peak 8 in 1961, Breckenridge is home to the Breckenridge Resort, which now stretches from Peak 6 to Peak 10 with 34 lifts and 2908 acres in total rideable terrain.

Main Street in Breckenridge features a terrific selection of boutiques, shops and restaurants as well as the opportunity to participate in historical tours. The town of Breckenridge hosts a varied seasonal event calendar, and many of those events take place at the Riverwalk Center, an award-winning performing arts facility. The growing activities in Breckenridge now include a world-class recreation center, 27-hole golf course, ice arena, dog park, skate park, kayak park and nordic center.