Breckenridge

Built around the gold placers that drew prospectors in 1859, Breckenridge grew into a year-round mountain town in Colorado’s Summit County. At about 9,600 feet above sea level, it follows the Blue River beneath the Tenmile Range, with forested slopes rising directly beyond its streets. Mining-era buildings give Main Street a distinct Victorian character, recalling the town’s role in the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Breckenridge Ski Resort, opened in 1961, later established the town as a major Rocky Mountain winter destination, while summer brings hiking, cycling and river-side walks. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Summit County and the Colorado Rockies.

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