A Kid’s Dream Weekend in Breckenridge
Follow this 10-year-old to the very best of Breckenridge, Colorado!
As told by Braxton Blake, 10, to his mother, Lisa Blake, 45.
The greatest thing about growing up in Breckenridge is the fact that, when you’re not at school or hockey practice, you’re on vacation. When our little ski town is covered in snow and the holiday lights are glowing, it can feel like we’ve been dropped into a Hallmark movie.
Here, a born-and-raised Breck kiddo shares his ideal winter weekend.
Starting the weekend with a great meal in a fun restaurant is a Friday family tradition. Empire Burger has the best burgers, hand-cut French fries and colorful sauces like sweet mango and curry ketchup. Make sure to get an Oreo milkshake and catch the Avs or Broncos game on the TVs.
After dinner, if it’s not getting too late, walk around town and stop into some kid favorites like Peak-a-Boo Toys for books and games, Rocket Fizz for wild flavored sodas, and Nature’s Own for rocks and fossils.
Get up early Saturday and catch first chair! But first, grab Daylight Donuts black bottom chocolate donuts and warm sausage rolls to eat on the gondola.
Hop off at Peak 7 for warm-up groomer runs and, if you’ve never been, ride the highest chair lift in North America, the Imperial Express Superchair, to take in the views at 12,840 feet. If the snow is fluffy and soft, ski down Whale’s Tail. Do some fast steep runs on Peak 10 and leave before lines get too long, like the locals do.
- Back in town, load up an arcade card and play all the video games at Downstairs at Eric’s while your pizza and baked wings cook. Mario Kart, Ninja Turtles, four-person Pac-Man and the claw machines are a blast. Dessert at Higgles is a must try. Their flavors change with the seasons and there’s always something yummy like mint chip or apple pie.
For some downtime, a movie at the locally owned Eclipse Theater is a nice way to spend the afternoon. Or, if you’re feeling creative, check out a class in the Breck Create arts district or go paint something cool at Ready, Paint, Fire. For more movement, hit the rock climbing wall and pool at the Breckenridge Rec Center. The hot tub and lazy river are very relaxing.
- On Sunday, head back to Breckenridge Ski Resort for more high alpine runs, terrain park jumps or fun rollers. Go sledding at Carter Park or enjoy a snowy hike on the Peaks Trail or Gold Hill. If your legs aren’t too cooked, cap your day off at the Stephen C. West Ice Rink during a stick and puck or open skate session.
I hope you love your time in Breck as much as we do!
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