Some people visit Breckenridge and never get off the mountain. Others take a stroll down Main Street, but never see the rest of the town. These folks are missing the hidden beauty, which makes Breckenridge a unique and exciting destination.

Disclaimer: I’m a tour guide for the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, so of course, I’m going to urge you to visit our historic sites. However, since our museums are free (although a $5 donation is much appreciated) it’s well worth your while. Here’s some things you might not know about our town.

Breckenridge is set up like a typical Victorian mining town. The shops and businesses are located parallel to the waterway. In this case, the shops are on Main Street, which runs parallel to the Blue River. As typical of Victorian mining towns, the homes of the upper class are located at a higher elevation, on French and Harris Street. Of particular interest is the Briggle home, located at 104 North Harris Street. Mr. Briggle was a banker, and Katie, his wife, was a music teacher. As such, she was a prominent society matron, who was often the hostess of elegant afternoon tea parties. The Briggle house is open to the public from 11-3 on Thursday through Saturday. You can also visit the house on our historic walking tours, which take place at 11AM , Tuesday through Sunday.

If you’d like to travel back in time to experience an authentic Victorian tea party, you can do so on Tuesday, September 9 at 3 PM. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance.