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We provide custom bike tours. Bike tours include easy downhill rides to challenging single track. All tours are guided by a professional bike guide/mechanic that is certified in First aid and CPR. Call for details and pricing for bike tours.

Backstage Theatre has been presenting award-winning live theatre since 1974. An evening at the Backstage is an evening of memorable live entertainment - presented in a warm and cozy atmosphere - and sure to be the highlight of your day. Call now for reservations (970) 453-0199. Let us carry you away for an evening of fantastic, live theatre! Backstage Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and as such, your Community Support is critical to our success. With annual funding from the Town of Breckenridge, The Summit Foundation and patrons like yourself, we are excited to provide you with an exemplary community theatre experience year after year.

The Summit County Arts Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Summit County Colorado. We manage an on going co-operative gallery in Breckenridge, Arts Alive Gallery, which features the diverse work of local artists. One of our most popular events each year is the Meet the Artist show held on the lawn of the Riverwalk Plaza in Breckenridge. MTA brings together visual and performing artists with art loving Summit County residents and visitors. The generosity of the Summit Foundation supports our "Focus on the Child" program, bringing local artists into the schools to work with children. The Annual Snowflake Competition, features teams of school children creating snow sculptures alongside the international artists competing in the Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championship.

The SHS is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of the rich heritage and history of Summit County. We provide tours of historic buildings and mine sites, collections of artifacts, photographs, and documents, and public education programs. Whether your interests lie in our gold rush days, skiing history, or our Native American heritage, come visit us at the Summit !

Blue River Anglers offers Year Round guided Fly Fishing trips. We fish the Blue River, Colorado River, Arkansas River, South Platte River, Williams Fork River and more Year Round. Beginners are welcome. Instruction is our specialty! Give us a call or e-mail us and ask about what trips we are offering for that time of year! (888) 453-9171

Featuring rolling hills and alpine lakes, this former lettuce farm and cattle ranch now serves as challenging terrain for an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Colorado Golf Magazine ranked Keystone Ranch Golf Course as the #7 resort course in the state. Access: Resort course located in Keystone, one hour from Denver. Course: 18 holes - Par 72 - 7,090 yards. Elevation Change: 80 feet. Cost: $55 - $140 (discounts may apply if you purchase with lodging). Season: June 6 - September 30, 2010 - Depending on weather conditions. Dress Code: Traditional golf attire. (970) 496-4250 or toll free (800) 464-3494

To have a guided Horseback riding tour in to the Arkansas Valley or near Summit County come to Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting Inc. The most dedicated, most skilled, and most enthusiastic outdoor professionals anywhere eagerly await your arrival so that we may escort you on the outdoor adventure of a lifetime. If you’re looking for even more Colorado adventures, Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting offers several other exciting and scenic outdoor activities. Join us for: Colorado whitewater rafting on 5 rivers in the state, Guided rock climbing and rapelling, Fly fishing on the Colorado River, the Arkansas River, the Blue River and lots of secrets streams in between.

Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides is owner operated and offers its flights in the South Park Valley in the exact center of Colorado. Located between Hartsel and Wilkerson Pass this central location allows us to conveniently service passengers from Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Littleton, Buena Vista, Salida, Cripple Creek and Canon City. Experience some of the highest altitude hot air ballooning in the country with our launch site being at 9,000 feet MSL. Your balloon adventure will provide you with spectacular 100 mile panoramic mountain views. Prominent scenery may include views of the Continental Divide, Mosquito Range, Sangre De Cristo mountains, Sawatch mountains, Mt. Elbert (the highest peak in Colorado 14,433 ft), Pikes Peak, South Park Valley, Collegiate Peaks, vast rolling hills and Colorado native wildlife.

In the world of whitewater, there are few things more exciting than taking charge yourself, and paddling through the rapids in a small inflatable kayak. The Colorado River sections are calmer, class I and II water, perfect for the first timer, families, or someone just looking for a pleasant float trip and are available from May to September. On duckie trips, there will be at least one professional kayak/raft guide for every four guests, and usually a raft along as well for support, as your safety and comfort is of paramount concern to us. Give us a call at (800) 997-3448 and we can set up an exciting duckie trip for you and your family or friends this summer!

In the midst of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the Country Boy Mine was one of the largest and most famous gold mines in Breckenridge. Today you can visit and venture into a real gold mine at this historic and restored mining site. Venture over 1,000 feet into a Mountain! Explore the original workings of the Country Boy Mine as you feel, hear, & smell what it was like to be a Colorado Miner over 100 years ago. Join us on a guided adventure over 1,000 feet in to the century old, authentic gold mine. Wear a hard hat, hear the drills and learn about Colorado's glorious mining history. After your tour, your guide will teach you how to pan for GOLD in Eureka Creek in the summer or inside by a cozy stove in the winter. Take your riches home with you. A great Colorado souvenir.

Voted Best of Summit 2008 & 2009! Discounted rafting near you! Whitewater Rafting is the best summer activity in the mountains! AVA Colorado Rafting offers world-class rafting trips in and around Summit County for all ages and abilities and groups of all sizes. We offer trips on 5 rivers within an hour drive. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect excursion, from mild floats to family-style whitewater to the biggest, advanced rapids! AVA provides top-of-the-line guest service and gear as well as FREE wetsuits and splash jackets and a delicious, hot fajita lunch. Also offering rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, cabins and camping. Traveling through Colorado? We have trips on 8 rivers in multiple locations. Discounts offered every day on the website--click the red Trip Discounts button on the home page. (877) RAFTING / (800) 370-0581 or direct (970) 423-7031, or visit www.coloradorafting.net

Take a spin, try the slide, hit some balls or work up a sweat! The Breckenridge Recreation Center has so much to offer for all ages & interests. The facility features a full climbing wall, an indoor track, cardio, circuit & free weight rooms, indoor lap & leisure pools with a large slide, & indoor tennis courts. A variety of fitness classes are included with daily admission & the pro shop has plenty of gear for a great workout. Seminars & other fitness-based activities take place year-round. Open Daily, Call (970) 453-1734 for more information.

Peter Krainz, Head Guide and owner of Rocky Mountain Guides, has twenty five years of guiding experience. All the guides at RMG come from diverse backgrounds(sailing captain, doctorof Eastern Medicine, photographer etc.) but what they have in common is a passion for the mountains and climbing. Safety is always the primary concern. RMG teaches the newest standards of climbing and safety techniques as well as environmentally sensitive behaviour to protect our cherished resourse.

At Alpenglow Adventures Train Tours, we feature five fascinating railroad excursion packages that combine the very best that the Rocky Mountain wilderness has to offer. As Colorado’s #1 train tour packager, we have delighted thousands of visitors since 1991, taking individuals and families on 5, 9 and 12-hour adventures in the High Country. Whether you want to jump 120 years back into the pages of silver mining history on an old-time narrow gauge steam engine or cruise the canyons in a state-of-the-art Superliner, Alpenglow Adventures has you covered. And all of our tour packages have additional options for even more fun, visiting unique attractions and providing gourmet picnic lunch opportunities in each town we visit.