Our Summer Trip To Breckenridge Colorado

Hello Darling!

I am so excited to finally share our summer trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. My family and I have been traveling to Colorado my entire life. Most of my summer childhood memories were made in the mountains of Colorado and they truly hold such a special place in my heart. We have vacationed all over Colorado but this year we stayed in Breckenridge. This town is full of adorable shops, delicious restaurants and the best hiking trails. I am thrilled share a little glimpse into our favorite spots from our trip today.

Our Summer Trip To Breckenridge Colorado

How We Traveled/ Where We Stayed

We flew into Denver and picked up this gorgeous Lexus LX to drive to Breckenridge (note- about a 2 hour drive). Over the past year now we have had the absolute honor of working with Lexus throughout several trips and we can’t speak highly enough of them. They are truly the perfect road tripping vehicles.

Our family stayed in a vacation rental right on the Breckenridge golf course. It was the most stunning location and the perfect size for our entire family. From morning coffee views, game nights in the living room, to the convenient location we so enjoyed this spot.

Favorite Spots To Eat And Drink

Breckenridge has the cutest spots! Especially downtown. We spent almost every day exploring different restaurants. In this small town there is an endless amount of places to visit but these were a few of our favorites.

1. Breckenridge Distillery

We LOVED our experience at the distillery. We enjoyed lunch/drinks at their restaurant, and also came back another day to enjoy a tasting. If you are a BBQ fan, or enjoy distillery tastings I definitely recommend stopping in.

2. The Crown

Throughout our trip we made several visits to The Crown. From small bites to breakfast/lunch, ice cream, beer, coffee and more this spot was the BEST! With the colder weather we loved their spiked coffee- a few favorites were the Breckenridge Coffee and their Espresso Martini.

3. The Blue Stag Saloon

We stopped in here for lunch after and morning hike and LOVED it. The views from the back patio were beautiful, and the food and drinks were amazing. Some of our favorite dishes were-  popcorn cauliflower, bratwurst, and the pizza.

4. Angels Hollow

We stumbled upon this gem after a morning of riding the Breckenridge Gondola. We noticed a sign outside saying, ” the best views in Breckenridge. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We sat on their deck in the back and enjoyed the most gorgeous view of the mountains. Upon sitting down the sweet owner came over to tell us a little more about their establishment and informed us that they were also known for their famous margaritas. With a group of Texans that’s all you need to say. 😉 We enjoyed a (few) margaritas and light apps. This was one of our favorite spots!

5. Higgles Ice Cream

Nothing screams Colorado summer like homemade ice cream. This spot took me back to my childhood and made me so happy! From their homemade rotating flavors, and dairy free options this spot was the BEST! Also, did I mention they make their waffle cones right on the spot- talk about HEAVENLY! 😉

6. Carboy Winery

This was another stop after a morning hike and by far one of my top favorites. It is a small space but absolutely adorable. The service was fantastic, the food amazing and of course wine was spectacular. We enjoyed and shared a few small plates- Cheese & Meat Charcuterie Board, Wine Chips, Brussels, and of course a few glasses of wine. We tried a glass of their sparkling rosé, as well as a glass of both their Syrah and Cab on tap. Unfortunately, we did not have time to take a tour but we put it on the list for next time.

7. Après Handcrafted Libations

This was such a fun spot! One night after dinner at the house, all of the Malott cousins went to this little spot to enjoy a few drinks. We walked in, found a table and realized they had a whole area with board and card games. We spent the evening laughing, enjoying cocktails, and playing games. It was so fun to spend time together in this cute spot.

Where We Shopped

There are so many adorable shops to visit in Breckenridge. We did most of our shopping in the downtown area.

A few our our favorites were-

Marigolds Farmhouse Funk & Junk 

Beloved Butique

Patagonia

Main Street Outlet

Lululemon 

Hiking Trails

There are so many amazing trails to hike in and around Breckenridge. We stumble upon some of our favorites yet from Colorado vacations. There was still quite a bit of snow this year, which made our hikes even more fun.

Our first hike was at the Spruce Creek Trailhead. About 10 minutes outside of Breckenridge this trail was a blast! There are several trails to hike on but with the amount of snow we decided to go with most dry. It was a straight hike up and so much fun! The views at the end were more than worth it.

The second hike of the trip was at the Burro Trail. Right off of the Breckenridge slops, and easy to get to from downtown Breckenridge. This was a trial for all ages! It was a beautiful, wooded hike.

This years trip was a very special one. Three summers ago on this very same vacation, Hunter asked my dad for his permission to marry me. Now three years later we are married and were able to make even more sweet family memories together in my favorite place.

If you are looking to book a family summer vacation, Colorado is a must! We loved Breckenridge this year because it is not too far from Denver, close to some of our other favorite mountain towns ( Vail, Beaver Creek, etc), and it’s absolutely beautiful!

I hope this guide and travel overview helps you plan the perfect summer vacation in Breckenridge. If you have any additional questions that I did not answer here, please let me know.

YOU ARE SO LOVED!

XOXO,Tay

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