(Newswire.net — August 7, 2018) — Breckenridge, Colorado, is a wonderful destination for anyone in the U.S. or around the world that is interested in snow-related activities. The skiing at the resort is wonderful and accommodations are world-class, thanks to the beautiful vacation rentals in Breckenridge. No matter how we look at things, visiting the resort town is normally all-around snow sports, even if there is a lot more that can be done.
Tourists will discover many different interesting and surprising things as they visit the resort of Breckenridge, including a lot of history and a glooming arts and crafts scene. Some of the particularly surprising things people discover when they go skiing in Breckenridge are listed below.
A Long History
There are so many interesting mining relics that can be found in Breckenridge, Colorado. In fact, we are talking about the state’s largest historic district. History in the area is truly colorful and rich. Just check the history of Breckenridge and you will discover numerous characters, events and places that seem to be perfect for the mountain town.
More information about the really rich history of Breckenridge can be seen when you visit the site for the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. This allows you to learn all that you want about historic landmarks, people and stories.
Boreas Pass
Boreas Pass plays a really important role in history as it was the high railroad pass that connected Leadville to Denver. The pass can now be experienced by car or by mountain bike, based on what you want. It is great during summer, with incredible views of the Blue River Valley. Many travelers can put on cross-country skis and then enjoy winter views as the snow comes in.
Boreas Pass Summit is very important in the local mining history. Nowadays, there are various reconstructed buildings people can visit, including an engine turntable, a coal storage facility, a telegraph house, an engine house, a section house and a railroad station that is the second highest all around the world.
The largest of the still standing buildings is Section House. It was headquarters for crew responsible for track management and maintenance. Now we have the local Summit Huts Association that is maintaining the house as a camping facility during winter. During the summer, visitors come for the history. The engine house’s remains were built in the year 1883. History remnants can be found all throughout downtown but Boreas Pass is a specific location you have to see.
Broken Compass Brewery
This brewery and taphouse shows that the locals are really happy with the history they have. At the Broken Compass Brewery you can enjoy some great drinks thanks to 3 brewers: Ax, Jo and Ford.
A visit to Broken Compass is a very interesting experience because of the community. If you want to see exactly what the locals love and how they spend their free time, this is the place you want to visit.
The Highest Distillery In The World
Most people that visit Breckenridge do not expect to see any world record but the Breckenridge Distillery is one of them, the highest distillery in the entire world. There are daily tours available between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., every 30 minutes. These are complimentary and will include tastings. If you are interested in something more special, you can arrange a private tour that lasts 45 minutes.
During it you can learn a lot about bourbon history, learn how important the barrel is and quite a lot more. As you participate in these private tasting tours you can taste some products that are now aging and were not released, like single malt whiskey, barrel-aged manhattans, extra aged rum and port wine finished bourbon. Discounts may also be available if you participate in a tour and you want to buy something from the retail shop.
Backstage Theatre
When you visit Breckenridge, you do not necessarily need to go skiing or be a part of snow based entertainment. There are also various entertainment options to take into account, including a visit to Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. This is a highly celebrated and thriving community that is now gaining a lot of national attention.
Ever since the Colorado Theatre Guild named Backstage Theatre as the Outstanding Regional Theatre in 2010, much momentum was gained. The theatre has been active for over 40 years now and features numerous great shows, all while setting itself apart as all-inclusive. It now welcomes actors of absolutely all skill levels. Breckenridge is quite proud to encourage local talent growth and the entire community works hard to expand various arts.
Final Thoughts
As you can easily notice, Breckenridge, Colorado, is so much more than just a ski destination for people that want to enjoy snow sports. Obviously, most tourists will just want to ski and they will love the hundreds of trails and the impeccable condition of all facilities. However, besides skiing, when you are not on the trails, there is much that can be enjoyed.
The suggestions highlighted above are just some that can be mentioned, with numerous other opportunities available. Be sure that you allow yourself a longer stay so you can easily digest everything that Brackenridge has to offer right now. You are going to have a great time and the memories that you make can be much more varied than what you initially expect. Research options and plan your trip accordingly.