Breckenridge Adventure Weekend
Day Note:
You're going to spend your first day acclimating to the altitude. The geocaching experience is a great way to do this. Here's an insider's tip: If you are not familiar with the town, visit www.breckheritage.com, and catch up on Breckenridge history. This will give you an idea of the types of things you will be asked to look for. Stay hydrated by bringing along a water bottle and filling it up from the sink. Summit County water is excellent, and locals will...
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Frisco Lodge
Contact:
- visit website
Location:
- 321 Main Street
- Frisco,CO80443
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Description:
Discover "Your Home Away From Home" at the Frisco Lodge. Our historic Bed and Breakfast offers exceptional service with richly appointed rooms, a full gourmet breakfast, and afternoon wine, cheese, and Hors D'oeuvres. We are located on Main Street within easy walking distance of Frisco's many distinctive shops and restaurants. Seven world class resorts are just minutes away. Our amenities include an award winning courtyard with a Catalina hot tub & Great Outdoor fire place. There is Wi-Fi, telephone, cable TV, and a VCR in all rooms. Activities: skiing, snowboarding, cycling, rafting, hiking, fishing, golf, cycling, sailing, kayaking.
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Since you will be leaving from Frisco on the Sunday morning whitewater rafting trip, we've suggested the Frisco Lodge. This affordable lodge offers free Internet access. If you arrive early on Friday afternoon, take a stroll down main Street. Funky Trunk, located next to the Conoco Station is a consignment shop that offers great deals on designer clothes. For late afternoon coffee, locals gather at the pet-friendly Rocky Mountain Roasters.
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Crown Café & Tavern
Contact:
- +1 970 453 6022
Location:
- 215 South Main Street
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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At the locally owned restaurant Crown Café & Tavern, you can enjoy delectable meals in the coziest of atmospheres. Whether you want to start your day with a hearty breakfast or wind down with a delectable dinner after a long day of hitting the slopes, this tavern has it covered. Their diverse and affordable menu selection has dishes like "Crown Roast Beef," "King or the Sea," "The Crown Veggie" and so much more. The cafe also has outdoor seating where guests can sip on hot cocoa while enjoying the views of the Rocky Mountains.
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After three hours of geocaching in Breckenridge, you've probably worked up quite an appetite! Abbie and her team at the Crown Cafe. Be careful! As soon as you enter, the smell of freshly baked pastries will delight your senses. However, you need real food, so first choose from one of their healthy entrees, and leave room for dessert. While the outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the Blue River, the interior is set up to look like a Victorian parlor. Definitely worth seeing!
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Carter Museum, The
Contact:
- +1 970 453 9767 / +1 800 980 1859(Toll Free)
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Location:
- 111 North Ridge Street
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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Description:
Built in the late 1800s, The Carter Museum displays artifacts from Edwin Carter. As a long-time environmentalist, the artifacts shown are his collection of specimens from the Rocky Mountain area. At the Carter Museum, you can get an intimate look into the life of the pioneer dubbed the "log cabin naturalist."
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You have a bit of time before the 7:30 curtain at the Backstage Theatre, so be sure to check out this newly renovated interactive museum.
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Salt Creek Restaurant & Club
Contact:
- 970-453-4949
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Location:
- 110 E Lincoln Ave
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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For your all-in-one hangout spot in Breckenridge, head to Salt Creek. The restaurant downstairs has a good selection of steaks, seafood and Texas-style pit barbecue, which is slow cooked over oak wood. Upstairs is the bar and nightclub, which has pool tables, foosball, live music, a dance floor and eight satellite televisions.
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Backstage Theatre
Contact:
- +1 970 453 0199
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Location:
- 121 South Ridge Street
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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Description:
Backstage Theater is home to a variety of Breckenridge's live productions. A non-profit community-based center for the arts, the theater features productions like "The Sound of Music," "The Vagina Monologues," "Frog Prince" and many more. To experience the sights and sounds of the Rockies' artistic side, look no further than the Backstage Theater.
Author note:
Tonight, the Backstage Theatre presents The Drunkard, which is a throw-back to the type of melodramas the company used to perform in the 1980s. Cheer the heroes and hiss at the villain. This is pure fun!
Day Note:
Set your alarm or arrange for a wake up call. After breakfast at the Frisco Lodge, you need to meet at the Performance Tours office in Frisco. Get ready for a full day of rafting on the Colorado River.
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Breckenridge Recreation Center
Contact:
- +1 970 453 1734
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Location:
- 880 Airport Road
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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Description:
Breckenridge Recreation Center offers something for everyone. Covering about 69,000 square feet, the facility has an array of both indoor and outdoor amenities. Its indoor features include two tennis courts, a fully-loaded gym, rock climbing walls, pool, running track, dance studio and much more. The outdoor area is complete with basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, softball and soccer fields, bike paths and a kayak park. The center also has an assortment of outdoor and adventure programs, youth activities, and fitness classes. Check website for complete details.
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You can take the bus or drive to the Breckenridge Recreation Center for the Geocaching Scavenger Hunt. You'll need to get there by 8:30 am, so be sure to get a good night's sleep. Call the center or visit the website to sign up.
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Performance Tours
Contact:
- (800) 328-7328
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Location:
- 101 Ski Hill Rd
- Breckenridge,CO80424
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Description:
Serving Summit County since 1986, Performance Tours offers professional whitewater rafting tours at a variety of levels. Choose from half- and full-day trips, or even a two-day overnight. The company covers the popular Arkansas River, including the ever-challenging Royal Gorge section, the scenic Blue River, and the family-friendly Colorado River. Reservations are required.
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Rise and shine for your big adventure! You'll meet at 8:30am at the company's Frisco location, and head out for a full day of adventure on the Colorado River.
