Theobald Award for Historic Preservation: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The BHA is pleased to announce the 2020 Theobald Award to honor a person, business, or project that exemplifies local preservation. Click here for more information and the nomination form.
Theobald Award for Historic Preservation: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The BHA is pleased to announce the 2020 Theobald Award to honor a person, business, or project that exemplifies local preservation. Click here for more information and the nomination form.
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WELCOME TO HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE
we are your go-to source for Breckenridge, Colorado history
GUIDED TOURS & HIKES OF BRECKENRIDGE
Join a local expert to explore the history of Breckenridge! From a rough and tumble mining camp, to a civilized Victorian town, to a hippie haven, and now an international resort destination, there's history on every corner. We offer guided walking tours, hikes, and snowshoe adventures as well as mine tours and Victorian teas. There's something for everyone - families, couples, explorers, and those just strolling through town while the rest of their group is on the trails.
All prices are for adults (ages 13+) and children (ages 4-12). Children under 4 are always free.
BRECKENRIDGE
WALK THROUGH HISTORY TOUR
Join this downtown tour of our nationally recognized Historic District for an overview of Breckenridge history.
Advance reservations and payment required. $20/adult; $10/child
June 1 - September 4
Tuesday-Friday at 11am & 1:30pm
September 6 - April 30
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
at 11:30 & 1:30pm
AUGMENTED REALITY 1888 AND STUDENT TOURS
Experience historic Breckenridge, Colorado in augmented reality, including a 360 re-creation of Main Street during the mining era. This free experience is the first-of-its-kind immersive augmented reality experience in Colorado.
download and view anytime and anywhere
BAWDY BRECKENRIDGE TOUR
As in most frontier mountain towns, Breckenridge had many saloons and brothels. Join this adults-only tour to learn more!
Advance reservations and payment required.
$25/adult (ages 21+)
June 1 - September 4
Wednesday & Saturday at 4pm
September 10 - April 30
Wednesday & Saturday at 4pm
HIKE HOME WITH A MINER
This hike tells the story of hydraulic mining -- how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills using high-pressure water hoses.
Advance reservations and payment required.
$25/adult; $15/child
June 1 - September 4
Monday & Thursday at 10am
September 5 - April 30
Monday at 10am
weather and conditions dependent
HIKE THE GOLDEN HORSEHOE
Explore the Golden Horseshoe, one of Colorado's most fertile mining regions and home to dozens of early mining operations.
Advance reservations and payment required.
$25/adult; $15/child
June 1 - September 4
Tuesday & Friday at 10am
September 9 - November 4
Friday at 10am
LOMAX MINE SITE AND
GOLD PANNING
Explore old mining cabins and pan for gold at an 1860's mine site that used high-pressure hoses and sluice boxes to extract gold.
Advance reservations required.
$20/adult; $10 child
June 3 - September 4
Tuesday-Sunday at 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
September 9 - 25
Friday-Sunday at 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
weather and conditions dependent
TOMBSTONE TALES TOUR
Tour historic Valley Brook Cemetery and view the ornate gravestones representing some of the town's earliest art and written history.
Advance reservations and payment required.
$25/adult; $15/child
June 1 - September 4
Thursday & Saturday at 5pm
September 10 - October 29
Saturday at 5pm
dates, times, and prices subject to change without notice; all activities and exhibits are weather dependent