Take a short, scenic stroll on the Trollstigen Trail (Troll Trail) to see the Isak Heartstone…read moreTroll. It's located just outside of the main part of Breckenridge. Best of all, it is FREE to see! To find the Trollstigen Trail trailhead go to the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Creek Trailhead. If you are near the trains, go to the opposite end of the parking lot. Isak Heartstone 1 was co-commissioned for an exhibit for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts in 2018, but it was dismantled in February 2019 because it was too popular and then reinstalled here . Although I didn't see it in person, only online, I think the original sculpture was better and more playful. Isak is carefully stacking rocks like he's balancing rocks. As per Dambo's website, this troll got its' name after three little girls came by and gave Isak a stone heart. Dambo has a heart-shaped stone placed in Isak's chest. The Isak Heartstone Troll at THIS location is the second one. Some people reference this one as Isak Heartstone 2. He sits at approximately 15 feet tall. Thomas Dambo is the creator of this and many other trolls. He uses reclaimed wood and other recycled materials. Isak is pretty cool to see in person! He's sitting on an incline between trees. He's got his right hand holding the tree trunk. His left hand is balancing him as he's sitting. The bottom of his left foot is resting against a rock. I love all the details... like his fingernails & toenails, and small branches for hairs. The trail is an easy walk through a forested area. This pathway is stable to walk on. The return trail is different from the one leading in. It consists of wood boards, similar to a deck and includes a 6-inch-high step. This troll was created by Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. There are over one hundred Dambo trolls in the U.S.A. and many more around the world. Isak Heartstone is Troll numbered 043. Isak is the first Dambo Troll we've seen in person! We went to see Rita The Rock Planter eight days later! I guess we're officially Troll Hunters now! *If you live in the Los Angeles, CA area or are planning to visit, there will be a temporary exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo's Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden in March 2026. Buy your tickets!

4/5 stars only because on the unseasonably warm day we went, the trail up to Isak was icy so we had…read moreto navigate that while people on the trail walked in front of and behind us, I guess trying to get there quickly. Isak is not very far from the parking lot and the trailhead sign. On this particular day there were several people waiting to take their photo with Isak, so we waited patiently. When it was our turn a nice woman said, "Be careful, it's slippery." Thank you. We took our photos, enjoyed the trees a bit, and walked back to our car.

Recently visited Loveland Pass on our way back from Breckenridge. We drove to the top instead of…read morehiking. On the way up, we saw some light snow flurries, and by the time we reached the top, it was actively snowing. The scenery is absolutely stunning definitely a must-see if you're in the area. Just a heads-up: it can get icy and slippery, so be careful while walking around. Overall, it's a beautiful spot and perfect for enjoying the snowy mountain views! Plus it's free!

Each stop on our full day was momentous. The clouds touch the mountains and it's breathtaking…read more Pictures do not give justice to the view. Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We were not able to make it to the top of the steps but still happy we got to explore this place for a bit!

I don't ski, but I love the town of Breck and I love seeing some of my favorite bands-for FREE! So,…read moreI heard about Spring Fever, Breckenridge's annual end of ski season festival, since I've moved here, but never made the trek up the mountain to check it out. But this year I was determined to make 1 show. We chose the last one of the month long event (the best band in the line up-moe.) The ride up wasn't so bad, and it was totally worth it. The band was great, and you could tell they were stoked to be playing there. They went on promptly at 3 and ended right at 5. It's a short show, but really, you can't complain since it's free. The beer and food prices were steep, but you can bring your own. We did pack a cooler full of beer and snacks and hauled it up with us. We weren't sure if they would allow it on the gondola but no one seemed to care, and there were several others with coolers. You can drink behind a certain blue line, as long as you are outside this magic line you were golden. Inside the magic blue line is where they sell their $9 Budweisers. No thanks. The back drop for the stage was as cool as it gets. Coming down the slopes throughout the show were skiers and boarders. Some were even catching major air off ramps. It was pretty cool. It made me want to learn how to do ski! And instead of the glow stick war, there was a massive snow ball war. I had to duck more than once! The staff was super cool dealing with a bunch of drunken ski bums and hippies who ventured out in the snow for this. Once the show was over, they wanted everyone off the mountain with quickness. It was all set up in a very organized fashion to shuffle us all out in the gondolas. The line was a bit long, but it moved quickly. I recommend packing a cooler and taking the trip to Breck and checking this out. I am going to keep my eyes open for next year's line up.

As the saying goes "Not exactly roughing it!"…read more Beaver Creek Ski resort is the top place to ski in the Rockies IMHO. We have enjoyed many fun days on the slopes when out west. Never too crowded. Great staff. Excellent accommodations. Start off at the Centennial lifts and enjoy! Don't forget to catch the chef serving fresh baked chocolate chip cookies at 4pm at the bottom of the mountain. ;) Plus, Après ski at the Ritz Carlton is the best. The 2024 - 2025 season has started with perfect powder. Happy Thanksgiving!

We LOVED this place. Kids ski school is right front and center for families with little ones…read more Haymeadow has some great little learning hills and magic carpets. Green runs are amazing and McCoy park was super fun to play around with the adults. Live music daily and a great beverage tent set outside. We had a blast! Can't wait to make it back again.

Largest selection of distilleries I have seen at this point! You buy a ticket, early purchase was…read more$45 for this 9th annual event. It was held at the Riverwalk Center, and despite having a ticket, it took us 20 minutes to get in once doors opened. Not to worry , there were plenty of samples to be had! They gave you a commemorative jumbo shot glass where you could go to the various booths and receive samples of straight liquor and liqueur or craft cocktails. It was really busy, and despite the seemingly treacherous flooring in the Riverwalk Center, it was pretty civilized and organized. Most people thought it was worth the $45! My favorites were the Rising Sun and Angel Fire. I also liked two cocktails especially well--the old fashioned sno-cone and the smoky one with the cookies! I might have gotten pictures:) We took a shuttle, don't drink and drive!

A group of our friends were looking for an excuse to spend the weekend in Breckenridge before it…read moregot too cold and someone randomly stumbled across the "Still on the Hill: Spirits Festival" online. We had very little information to go off of so we took a leap of faith, booked the condo, and bought the tickets online. For all of $25 we weren't sure if we were stumbling into a bust of an event or not, and visions of standing around in the cold amongst folding tables drinking small thimbles full of cheap vodka danced in our heads. As it turns out the event is apparently one of the best kept secrets in Colorado! The event was indoors at a great venue, extremely well run with a large turnout, live band, food, and tons of extremely attentive spirit distributors exhibiting. Instead of just sampling straight liquor all night virtually every distillery has signature cocktails for you to sample, and some of the were just mind blowingly delicious. Some of my favorite distilleries in attendance were Peach Street (the big winners), Forecastle Rum, Montanya, Stranahan's, and Black Canyon (I still fantasize about their whiskey-rita). All in all it was an amazing event and quite possibly the best $25 I've ever spent. Don't hesitate to grab your friends, book a condo, and come up for this event in 2014!

Think I failed to check out the full Main Street in this town on my last visit over a decade ago…read more Maybe this is why I was so impressed with this ski town this time? On our recent visit, I got to see much more of this town...including the full Main Street (North and South)....and truly, they have a lot to offer. Plenty of restaurants, boutiques, you name it! Unlike the boutiques in Vail, which are mostly ski-oriented and incredibly expensive, the pricing of items in boutiques along Main Street were quite affordable. Breckenridge is All-American (not as European and posh like Vail) but it was stunning in its own way, and offered more variety...in terms of types of foods and shopping. It snowed on the days we were there, and truly, it was like Winter Wonderland...as the streets and the landscaping throughout the place were gorgeous!! Now that I've seen more of this town, I can say that I love the place...almost as much as Vail! I don't ski, but my husband is an avid skier...and he says the ski slopes are awesome. He can't even choose which he prefers...the ones in Breckenridge versus Vail.

One of our highlights on our Colorado trip. We only had two hours here and there's never enough…read moretime. It's like a sprinkle of the Breckenridge charm. Lines on recommended hot coco and cookies. But we were able to explore at least one museum. Love love love the vibe.

The City of Frisco is a beautiful little mountain town just north of Breckenridge, off the I-70…read moreexit for Dillon Reservoir and Silverthorne. Their Main Street is doted with little shops, some going back seventy plus years. Frisco also has some breathtaking Mountain View's, see photos. We would recommend dinner at Uptown on Main, and some ice cream at Foote's afterwards.

The City of Frisco is 1 hour and 30 minutes away from my town, but I drive by here all the time…read morewhen I'm going to Breckenridge!! Normally everything looks so gloomy during the winter, but Frisco is a BEAUTIFUL winter wonderland!! All the shops are stunning and covered in snow, and full of small businesses that need the support right now more than ever. I'm learning that Nov 15, 2020-Jan 15, 2021 the city of Frisco is rewarding bonus cards when you spend certain amounts. There is more information on their official website, but I think the town is commendable for supporting their local businesses this far. This boat town has a marina bay, where you can rent out canoes and also kayaks!! The Pontoon Boat 90 HP is amazing for a romantic getaway on the Dillon Reserve. I found out that for 2 hours it is $185!!

Basically an extension of the greater Vail area. It has some of the more high end slopes, shops,…read moreand resorts.

Love this mountain town. This a family friendly place with lots of activities for everyone.read more

Such a cute playground in the downtown of Georgetown! Perfect spot to let kids play while having a…read morepicnic.

I never knew this park existed it was a big accident as in driving out from a picnic and trail hike…read moreand wait what's that, omg an amazing park! Yep a random fun stop at a park that we have made a point to return to multiple times this summer. We love it!!!! The kids love it!!! It's great for all ages and has plenty of space to have a family picnic. We like to call this castle park because it reminds us of our fav park back in Kansas my daughter loved but this one is even better in a great community with great shade coverage.

We pulled off I‑70 just west of Georgetown, nudged past the viewing station sign, and climbed a few…read moresteps onto a raised wooden platform overlooking the rugged north-facing cliffs. we clicked the coin-operated scope to life--suddenly, the rocky slopes came alive. There, about 800feet up, stood a herd of majestic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, their curved horns shining in the late-morning. It wasn't a silent, Edenic scene--the hum of semis on I‑70 rolled through--but it somehow added to the rhythm of life here. If you come in late fall or early winter, you may even catch the dramatic rutting season, when rams butt heads and lip-curl in ritual combat. In November, the town hosts a whole festival around it, with educational talks, kids' crafts, and hot cider served at the shelter .

I believe there are Bighorn Sheep out there, but not when we visited. They were being shy…read more This viewing area is located next to the Georgetown Lake. To get here, you take the 228 Exit and head to the roundabout and exit on Argentine St which runs parallel to I-70. Keep going towards the lake. You might want to stop in at the Gateway Visitors Center to take a look around & use the restroom because there isn't a restroom here. There is a small dirt parking lot. This is a great set up with shade, seating, free telescopes and beautiful scenery! All we needed were for the sheep to appear! We spent some time looking through the telescopes in hopes of seeing at least one, but no luck. We also took a look at the informative signs about the Bighorn Sheep that they have posted. I'm glad we stopped even though we didn't see any for ourselves. Maybe next time! P.S. It's alright that we didn't see any sheep here. We saw some on Mt. Evans Rd heading to Summit Lake.