See this picture? Once upon a time, this structure, located on Washington Street between Ridge and Main, housed the Fuqua Livery Stables. here, one could board horses, mules and burros. If you could afford the fee, you could even rent a room in the stable loft. Apparently, the body heat of the animals would keep you warm on a cold winter night. Although the newly renovated stable no longer has any animals, it will still be used as lodging for people, namely, our artists in residence. This is the second Artist in Residence program in the Town of Breckenridge. The first, is located in the Tin House, which is right next to the Barney Ford Museum. As if that was not enough, the Robert Whyte House on Ridge Street, a former stagecoach stop, now holds crafts workshops for kids and teens.

So, if you’re planning a Breckenridge vacation with non-skiing friends, family or significant others, the newly restored Breckenridge Arts District is just one of the many off-slope activities to keep them occupied.