Being a part of a community is important.  We often celebrate this with neighborhood block parties and citywide celebrations.  However, when we go on vacation, community is not often a major consideration in our destination.  But, since we’re giving our hard-earned money to our particular vacation spot, community just might be more important than we think.  After all, by supporting a specific community by choosing it as our vacation destination, we are hopefully contributing to its success and development for years to come.   For these reasons and many more, Breckenridge vacation rentals are a smart investment.

Breckneridge Main Street

Local Pride: Breckenridge’s historic Main Street is the heart and soul of town.  Victorian-inspired shops, restaurants, and bars line the street, and horse-drawn carriages transport visitors from one end of town to the other.  Vacationers love Main Street’s charming shops, delicious restaurants, and friendly bars.  But, the entire reason Main Street exudes so much charm is because it is filled with local businesses.  This means you won’t find the typical fast-food chains or large shopping monopolies.  Instead, you will find local artists, retailers, chefs, and bartenders who are excited to share their town with you.  These folks live by Breckenridge’s laid-back philosophy and welcome you with their hospitality.  By supporting these local merchants, you help to guarantee that Breckenridge stays independent, which is the reason visitors like it so much in the first place.

Community Reciprocation: As you give to the Breckenridge community, it gives back to you.  The town of Breckenridge prides itself on supporting community events that pay off for tourists and locals.  For example, a free town shuttle takes passengers from one end of town to the other, a service that is unbeatable on cold and snowy afternoons.  But, the real wealth of Breckenridge’s community giving is seen in its town events.  As host to the International Snow Sculpture Championship, Mardi Gras Parade, and Ullr Fest, Breckenridge offers free and fun events all year long to locals and visitors.

Opportunities for Involvement: Several of Colorado’s mountain towns offer little more to visitors than mountain activity.  Other than skiing and snowboarding, however, Breckenridge is a town that always has something going on.  Between art workshops, community recreation, and many other scheduled classes and events, there’s no shortage of off-mountain activities to keep you busy.

Historic Roots: Other than Breckenridge, where else can you spend the morning skiing and the afternoon taking a historical look at the past?  While Main Street is a historical landmark all to itself, Breckenridge also features several other opportunities to experience the history of the Wild West.  The Country Boy Mine, for example, is a popular tourist destination that still gives guided underground tours to show and explain Breckenridge’s large role in the gold mining boom of the West.  Additionally, the Barney Ford House Museum gives visitors a first-hand look at the home of an escaped slave whose journey on the Underground Railroad made him famous.  And, you can pay a visit to Breckenridge’s earliest settlers who are laid rest at the Valley Brook Cemetery.

If you are looking for chain restaurants and big box stores to line the roads of your vacation destination, then be sure and steer clear of Breckenridge.  This mountain town prides itself on its deep roots and strong community.  Find out what makes Breckenridge stand apart from the crowd, and experience what it means to be a part of a unique community…even when you are on vacation.