Breckenridge, Colorado - The Year Round Resort

Winter in Breckenridge, Colorado

Skiing is the most popular and favored sport in Breckenridge, Colorado, especially in the winter. Breckenridge is the nation’s number one ski destination. Besides skiing, other snow sports people enjoy include: sledding, snow boarding, snow mobiling, and snowshoeing. Ice skating and MiniMites hockey, hockey for kids, is available for children. Another popular attraction for kids is the Mountain Top Children’s Museum which has lots of thought provoking activities. In case you want a nice, peaceful, run down the slope without the kids, childcare services are provided on site for your convenience. During the winter, the temperature averages 28 degrees during the daytime and 15 degrees during the nighttime. Most people choose Breckenridge above all other ski resorts because of its natural beauty, nice temperatures, great slopes, and fine accommodations.

Summer in Breckenridge, Colorado

Don’t let the lack of snow get you down. Summer in Breckenridge has become increasingly popular in the past few years. Breckenridge averages 300 days of sunshine annually. The temperature in the summer averages from 70-80 degrees during the daytime and 50 degrees during the night; perfect temperatures for someone vacationing. Hiking, white river rafting, canoeing, and horse-back riding are just some of the many things you can do in the summertime. The kids can enjoy the Might Mite Climbing Wall, the Skatepark, and Kidz Calliope Concerts which includes magic, music, dancing and juggling for the younger ones in your life. Bright, blue skies, colorful landscapes and mountain tops, make Breckenridge one of the most beautiful places to visit during the summertime.

Some additional amenities that are available for your enjoyment include: golf resorts, libraries, ball fields, museums and art galleries, spas, and even an outdoor amphitheatre known as the Riverwalk Center. The RiverWalk Center is a performing arts building directed mainly towards summer activities. Jazz and rock concerts, weddings, kids’ concerts and much more is provided there along with performances by the National Repertory Orchestra, the Breckenridge Music Institute and the Blue River Series. If you get the chance, a pop-by the RiverWalk Center should not be missed.

There are 100 restaurants and over 180 shops and boutiques that Breckenridge offers for those interested in doing some shopping or buying souvenirs. Skating rinks are provided year-round for the skaters in your family as well. If you’re looking for some relaxation and pampering, Breckenridge offers five spas to help with your needs and wants.

You can enjoy a stay in Colorado’s most popular and beautiful town, Breckenridge anytime during the year. There is something for everyone to enjoy all year long!

Kelli Bennett writes for the Kelli Sells Team the top real estate firm in Breckenridge and Summit County. For more information visit http://www.kellisells.com

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Want to Drive 25 Yards Farther Play Golf at a Mile High

Denver and our Front Range area is a dream vacation area for avid golfers.

At current count, there were 63 public courses listed in the Denver Yellow Pages and it seems they open a new course just about every week, In fact, my son used to say he wanted to play every course in the Denver metro area, but gave up the idea when he realized they were literally building courses faster than he could play them.

The air is thin here at a mile high, so the good news is that your drives will probably go 15 to 25 yards farther than you’re used to - assuming you normally play at or near sea level. The good/bad news is that you will have to adjust your use of irons and fairway woods. My suggestion is that the first time you play one of our courses, you view it as an experiment. For example, if you think you’re within a 3 Wood of the green, try hitting with a 5 Wood and see what happens. Or, if you think you’re within a Pitching Wedge of the green, see what happens if you use a Lob Wedge or Sand Wedge. My guess is that you will be able to adjust your game to fit our thin air in less than 18 holes.

So far as Denver golf courses are concerned, we have some that are both challenging and fun. My person favorite is Arrowhead Golf Course. It is up in the foothills and the scenery is just spectacular. The course’s signature hole is its 13th and the minute you walk up to the tee box, you’ll see why Arrowhead is so proud of it. Another course that’s both beautiful and challenging is Red Hawk Ridge, which is near the town of Castle Rock and is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Denver.

You’ll find very little water on our courses. In fact, I often play 18 holes with the same ball - unless, of course, I lose one in the rough.

Most of our courses are called “links style” courses. Three I like are Murphy Creek, Canterbury, and Buffalo Run. We also have some nice executive length courses, including The Links, Littleton Golf, and my personal favorite, Homestead at Fox Hollow.

Week day tee times at these courses are fairly easy to get. If you want to play on the weekend, you best call four to five days in advance.

Golf at a mile high is a blast in more ways than one. So, schedule a Denver vacation and start calling for tee times.

You can learn everything else you need to know for a great Denver vacation at my site: http://www.best-denver-vacation.com.

Douglas Hanna has lived in the Denver metro area for more than 30 years. He is both a certified hacker and an expert on Denver and Colorado.

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