1. Epic Discovery Breckenridge

0

Breckenridge, CO

Cancel

Open app

Search

Epic Discovery Breckenridge

2.6 (68 reviews)

Epic Discovery Breckenridge Photos

You might also consider

More like Epic Discovery Breckenridge

Recommended Reviews - Epic Discovery Breckenridge

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Gold Runner Coaster
Brad M.

We took the 9:30 AM gondola up to Base 8. Picked up our tickets that we previously purchased online at Will Call and walked over to the Gold Runner Coaster by 9:50. We rode twice by 10:20 and then took the chairlift up for the Alpine Slide. Finished all three Pioneer Pass activities by 10:45am. You can pay the difference to upgrade to an all day pass, if you'd like. Getting there early meant we didn't wait on any lines.

Kathryn E.

Overpriced and disappointing. Lines were crazy long. My boys were so excited about going fast down the Alpine slide but the staff person told them to go soon after another kid started. My son had to CRAWL down the slide behind this kid. He was so upset that we paid so much money and it was not fun at all. If you decide to do it, get tickets online in advance for a little less wait time. Stick with the free stuff. Google Kathryn Egly dot com and free Breckenridge!

Debra V.

This is another summer activity when coming up the free gondola to Peak 7. There are a few kid activities, and Putt Putt Golf, as the area is always under construction. See restaurants, have drinks, peruse a few shops, use restrooms and do the kid activities. We come here after a few days of hiking to relax. The FUN on the slope is the hike down through the forest and marsh. It's a moderate hike for anyone but the littlest as there are tree roots and rocks. A few areas are steep, but short. You may see a moose! Ask where the trail is. The trailhead is by a sandy parking area behind the parking garage to the left of the gondola as you travel up on it. Then, hike and take the low gondola back to the station.

Ok, this place is crazy expensive, so as long as you're ok with that, read on. My kids wanted to try the Alpine Slide and the Gold Coaster. We weren't sure if we should buy one ride for $45 per person, or get the 3-pack. We went a couple of times in the afternoon and there was impending rain. The ticket seller told me we would lose our tickets if they had to shut down for weather (which generally comes in the afternoon), so we decided to come first thing the next morning for better chances of no rain. We were first in line and got our tickets and went to the alpine slide. My sons 8 and 11 thought the slide was lame because they couldn't reach far enough to push the lever forward to go fast and they slowed a lot of people down behind them. Because I had to ride with my daughter who is under the height limit, I was able to push the lever but it was challenging. The alpine slide was underwhelming. We then went to the Gold Coaster and it was AMAZINGLY FUN! We all loved it and rode it twice. Every person we saw had a smile on their face at the end of the ride. We all wished we would have used all three passes on this ride. We don't do any of the other attractions because they didn't seem worthy of using one of our three passes. If you buy the unlimited pass, I could see doing the other items to pass the time and get your $$'s worth. One tip: the ticket seller said if we did a 1 or 3 ride pass and wanted to come back and upgrade to a higher package we could just pay the difference between what we had already paid and the other package amount we wanted to upgrade to. I liked that that was an option. Going in the morning mid-week really helped avoid long lines. I also think it helped that it was mid-August and many kids are already back in school.

View from gondola
Cheryl M.

We came here in September because we were looking for something to do that everyone could participate in and that the kid would enjoy. It's not easy to please a teenager! We decided to do this because there seemed to be a lot we could do for the day. First off, this place is not cheap so we leaned toward getting the best value for the money which is still expensive at 100 bucks each. Word to the wise, check the forecast before you come because there are NO refunds and if there is a lightning strike anywhere within 20 miles, they close everything. Our day started out okay. We rode the different coasters down the mountain. One you control yourself and the other is on a track. On each of these, you control the speed yourself so you can go as fast or as slow as you want. We all had fun doing these. We had paid a little extra to do the zip lining so we decided to do this next. We were all excited to do this. We got our instructions, got our gear and rode the ski lift up to the top... where we were told there was a lightning strike ten miles away and they were closing down. Ok, so now what? They said we could wait around for awhile but they had to wait half an hour before the last strike before they could open again. After about 10 minutes, another lightning strike so the clock started over. We waited for someone to pick us up but eventually decided to hike back down the mountain on out own two feet. I won't bore you with the rest of the day but basically we rode the coasters a couple more times and that was it because of lightning the rest of the day. So yeah this was a waste of money. Even on a sunny day, there is not a whole lot to do so I don't think I can recommend this as it isn't good value for the money.

Leslie H.

Well, let's just say there was nothing Epic about Epic Discovery. We bought the Adventure pass which was quite pricey. It's actually cheaper to buy a pass for Elitch Gardens in Denver and much, much, more to do and 100 times more fun. The lines were very long. You are looking at 45 min-to an hour to do the alpine slide or gold coaster. If there is even a hint of rain, they shut things down. They don't wait for lightening....Right now, only those two items are open for teenagers and adults. The other activities are closed and they do not discount the ticket due to that. The other zip line, tubing, trampoline bungee jumping are for little kids or kids under 80- 100 lbs. The gemstone panning is not panning at all and you are only allowed to do it once with your pass. So once you've done the slide, coaster, and the gemstone panning you are pretty much done unless you have small children. It's important to note that the little kids wait in lines that take just as long and I saw so many kids just going nuts because it took so long. It later started to rain around 2:00 and they shut down the gondola, rushed everyone onto buses that were so packed that people were falling on top of sitting people as they tried to hold on to the above rails and although you wore masks, it wouldn't have helped due to how tightly the buses were packed. Save your money and go elsewhere. We made the best of it because we were already up there and had paid for the passes but we won't be back.

Zip line short and slow
Elizabeth N.

So disappointing for the price you pay. We did the zip line and even the younger children were complaining on how slow the zip line was. Save your money. If anything just do the free gondola ride and enjoy the scenery

Katie F.

Because I'm not that much of a skier (in fact I've been skiing only once in my life - when I was 8 years old!) so this review is strictly for SUMMER FUN PARK which my friends and I visited recently this past weekend. As much as I love the town of Breckenridge, I was very underwhelmed and actually annoyed with this park and their staff. Why? Here goes: 1. We bought tickets at the main office near the parking lot to take the gondola's up to the park. You can either purchase a day pass for a whopping $76 or buy activities a la carte. If you plan to do more than one activity, it starts to add up fast, hence the reason we purchased the day pass. Online, the park states that military members are able to get a day pass for $50 -which we were excited for as 3 of our people had military id's. Figuring we would have them purchase the tickets to receive the discount, we had them approach the window - only to be defensively yelled at saying that we couldn't do that, and that it was only for ACTIVE military members. We were all a little peeved in having to spend the entire $76 for the day - but figured it might be worth it. 2. The rude lady at the ticket window put a bad taste in my mouth of the park right away :( 3. The alpine slide is pretty cool....however, be super careful on it. my friends and I got sliding a little too fast and hit the turns hard enough to throw us off our carts. Let's just say the view is great, but not so much fun when you slide on fiberglass, get wicked burns and have to visit the medic! boo! Visit the coaster - that was my a favorite of mine....mainly because I was strapped in. ha! All in all - I think I'd rethink doing this. Although it was fun to hang out with my friends in the mountains, I don't think I'd drop this amount of money on this place again. #sorrynotsorry

Epic discovery
Sharon K.

This is the summer hangout! The gondola ride up to peak 8 is free. If you would like to bring up your bike on the gondola there is a charge. I personally have only done the biking activity. If you choose to take your bike up to the top of the mountain and switchback down there is a charge for the ski lift to carry your bike. Even if you are not going to do any of the activities it is still a great spot to see all the mountain peaks. There are restaurants. Just grabbing a cool drink and sitting outside watching the people is entertaining.

View from the entrance to the Summer Fun Park.

See all

Photo of Braun M.
152
53
56

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Kate M.
24
11
2

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Don't bother with the mini golf. Its miserable. Unmaintained, overpriced, no features, rude staff. Unbelievably bad.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ryan H.
73
11
0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mike G.
582
1174
3957

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Sean L.
0
332
5

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Katie F.
4181
1594
7464

11 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Katie H.
1142
1810
7651

7 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

5 years ago

$66/person for tix. Rides close often. Hours of waiting. Refunds involve long waits, if you can get them.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

This place gets a 4 because it is fun but definitely not worth the price of the tickets.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dave B.
5
35
17

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Lisa O.
247
39
85

10 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - Epic Discovery Breckenridge

Review Highlights - Epic Discovery Breckenridge

“If you go on the coaster or the alpine slide you can get a picture of yourself !”

Mentioned in 26 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - DOUG, our cave tour guide March 2024 (King's Row Cavern)

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

4.1(364 reviews)
68.6 mi

We visited Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on a Wednesday in September, and honestly, I think we…read moremay have discovered one of the best times of year to experience the park. The park's hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we arrived around 11. Since we were staying at Hotel Glenwood Springs, getting to the park couldn't have been easier. The gondola is conveniently located right near the hotel, so we simply walked over, hopped on, and enjoyed the ride up the mountain. When we reached the top, a thunderstorm moved through the area, so the rides temporarily shut down. Rather than letting that derail our day, we headed over to the Lookout Grille, which turned out to be a great choice.The restaurant has beautiful views and open-air seating, and it was a really nice place to wait out the storm while having lunch. Then we noticed that the timing worked perfectly for the King's Row Cave tour. If you visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, do not skip the cave tour. The tours run at specific times during the day, so check the schedule when you arrive and plan around it. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the caves to life. You learn some really fascinating things about the geology and history of the caves and about how the entire park developed around them. The caves have a rich history going back to the turn of the 20th century, Understanding that history gave the park a completely different dimension for us, it isn't simply an amusement park sitting on top of a mountain. The caves are the heart of the place. By the time we finished the cave tour, the thunderstorm had passed and the rides were operating again. And this is where visiting on a September Wednesday really paid off. The park was not crowded. My kids were able to ride many of the attractions multiple times without standing in long lines. The cooler fall weather also made a huge difference. There are some steep grades and hills throughout the park, and walking around in the cooler temperatures was so much more comfortable than it would have been on a hot summer day. We didn't leave until the park closed at 5 p.m. Before heading down, we stopped in the gift shop, where we picked up a beautiful embroidered sweatshirt, a really nice mug, a couple of stickers, and some fudge. If you're someone who likes bringing home a souvenir from a trip, the gift shop is definitely worth stopping in. Then we hopped back on the gondola and rode down to our hotel. Don't Write Off Glenwood Caverns in the Fall One thing I would definitely tell people is don't assume Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is only a summer attraction. In fact, after experiencing it in September, I'm convinced that fall may be one of the best times to go. The weather is cooler, the crowds are lighter, and you can actually enjoy the rides without spending your day standing in lines or getting overheated walking around the mountain. They also have seasonal events coming up, including Oktoberfest, and there are additional holiday events later in the year, so the park continues to offer things to do beyond the traditional summer season. And you don't necessarily have to buy an all-day amusement park pass to enjoy the experience. If you're visiting Glenwood Springs for the hot springs and don't want to spend the entire day at the park, you can purchase the gondola and cave experience separately. At the very least, take the gondola up and do the King's Row Cave tour. It's a completely different experience from the rides and, in my opinion, one of the things that makes Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park special. We purchased the full-day pass because we knew we wanted to spend the whole day there, and I'm really glad we did. We got the caves, the views, the rides, the food, the cooler fall weather, and almost no lines. Our September Wednesday at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park ended up being one of the highlights of our Glenwood Springs trip and I would absolutely recommend adding it to your itinerary.

We are huge fans of Rock City, Dollywood and Knottsberry farms! Feel they give the real old-school…read moreAmericana/Old Western feel to a trip. This place (at least for me) has been added to the list! Once taking the gondalas to the top of the mountain, you have that great feel, and it seems, never busy. You are able to have a nice family day together - kids can ride the attractions and see the shows as many times as you want! The fairy cave experience was a highlight! I can't rave the place enough honestly. You just have to see it for yourself ... definitely not a miss!

Photos
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - The gondolas

The gondolas

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - King's Cavern

King's Cavern

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - Inside decorations and fresh snow.

See all

Inside decorations and fresh snow.

Tiny Town - Cool Greenhouse

Tiny Town

3.9(90 reviews)
44.7 mi

Adorable!! Who knew this has been here for SO long, you start discovering so many new things once…read moreyou have a child. There are tons of small buildings to see as you walk down the path and at the very end is a playground which is perfect. We got there right when it opened on a Saturday and there was a line at the ticket booth. The train ride is adorable, there is a traditional train where you might get some exhaust in your face and a more modern train. This place is perfect for toddlers and smaller kids and everyone found it very entertaining!

Tiny Town. A town that is tiny!…read more I'm so glad I read the reviews first so I knew what to expect. My daughter and I arrived around 11am and we decided to have a little picnic in the back of the car, which seemed easier than trying to carry stuff through TT until we reached the picnic tables. The scenery is so pretty here, which made our little trunk picnic even more special! My daughter is 5 and was probably JUST young enough to enjoy it. We rode the train first--a short but cute ride--and then made our way through the town. She loved checking out all of the buildings, as well as seeing how they were decorated inside. So many dolls and scenes! The playground is sparse and outdated, but of course we had to spend a little time there. Our only negative experience was with the woman working the register in the gift shop. We were buying something, and my daughter picked up a little trinket that you're supposed to turn over + watch the bubbles move. Instead of just asking her to put it down (again: it's for playing with! And it was right in front of her face!) she ripped it out of her hands. While this doesn't classify as touching someone else's kid, it was close enough for me. Overall, a 4-star experience! I'm glad we took the time to go.

Photos
Tiny Town - Dr. Seuss!

Dr. Seuss!

Tiny Town
Tiny Town - Train Station

See all

Train Station

Lakeside Amusement Park

Lakeside Amusement Park

3.6(220 reviews)
56.6 mi

Great way to ride a bunch of rides for $20.00. You don't have to wait long to get on a ride, and it…read moreis fun to look at the early 20th-century architecture. My favorite rides are the train and the creepy but fascinating merry-go-round.

This is like walking in a time capsule! It doesn't seem like anything has been upgraded here in…read moredecades, so it's entertaining to walk around and check out the old rides, signage and arcade games that you haven't seen since the 80s. That being said, quite a few of the rides and games were clearly broken down and hadn't been touched in years. It's kind of sad that no one is putting any love into this place, and hasn't in a long time. But, it's clearly very popular! We paid $5 to walk around, which is absolutely worth it for the nostalgia. You have the option to pay for unlimited rides or you can buy individual tickets for the rides you want. Since most of the rides would have made me vomit at this age, I was happy to pay $2.50 for a train ride around the lake. Jerry, the guy running the train, was fantastic! He really seems to love his job and his enthusiasm is contagious. I did think it was odd that on the list of rules as you line up to pay, it says no photos are allowed. BIZARRE. I guess they don't want any photos getting out of a ride that's about to break down? Clearly people were ignoring it, as who doesn't want photos of your kids having a blast on the rides! I have mixed feelings about this place. CLEARLY, people love the nostalgia. What bothers me is the lack of love behind it.

Photos
Lakeside Amusement Park - Parking lot.

Parking lot.

Lakeside Amusement Park
Lakeside Amusement Park

See all

Epic Discovery Breckenridge - amusementparks - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...