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peak 8 fun park summer things to do

Summer in Breckenridge is not complete without the thrills of the Peak 8 Fun Park!

• The Peak 8 Fun Park operates daily June 14-September 2 from 9am-5pm
• The fun park offers attractions for visitors of all ages and abilities
• Follow Ski Hill Road from Park Avenue to the base of Peak 8 or ride the FREE shuttle from town
• Ample parking is available both in town and at Peak 8 (Summer Only).
• Operations are weather dependent, please call (800)789-7669 for more information

SuperSlide™

Don't miss the famous SuperSlide™! Ride the slalom courses or try the steeper giant slalom track with multiple dips for the more experienced rider. The sleds will seat an adult and a small child. Children under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian's signature to participate.

SuperPutt™

High alpine mini golf with a view! Work on your short game with our challenging course full of fun twists and turns.

Amaze'n Breckenridge™

Don't miss Colorado's largest human maze, Amaze'n Breckenridge�. Try to beat the clock through the wild and zany two level labyrinths of twists and turns.

Colorado SuperChair Scenic Lift Rides & Hiking

Ride to 11,059ft on the Colorado SuperChair™ for easy access to hiking and picturesque views of the Continental Divide.

Climbing Wall

Test your rock climbing agility with various routes and levels of difficulty in a safe and user friendly environment.

Activity Passes

An all-day Activity Pass includes unlimited use of the SuperSlide, SuperPutt, bike transport and scenic rides on the Colorado Super Chair™. The new AM SuperPass offers the same activities from 9:00 am-12:30 pm for a reduced price. Additional activities may be added and are subject to availability.

Children's Center

Planned activities, snacks and lunch for children 2 months-5 years. For reservations, pricing and information call (970)453-3258. Open weekdays 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Alpine BBQ

Fantastic BBQ favorites, delicious ice cream treats, cotton candy and cold beverages are the perfect for a summer day.

Quad Power Jump

Jumping on a trampoline has never been so much fun with the fun park's newest attraction! Soar high into the air with a special bungy cord system and safety harness.

Mountain Biking

Sensational Rocky Mountain scenery and that famous Colorado sunshine make an irresistible biking. Breckenridge Ski Resort offers a wide network of trails for varying levels of difficulty with the convenience of lift access on Peak 8 via the Colorado SuperChair™. Trail maps and bike rentals are also available.combination for mountain

Summer in Breckenridge is not complete without the thrills of the Peak 8 Fun Park! The Peak 8 Fun Park operates daily June 14-September 2 from 9am-5pm The fun park offers attractions for visitors of all ages and abilities Follow Ski Hill Road from Park Avenue to the base of Peak 8 or ride the FREE shuttle from town Ample parking is available both in town and at Peak 8 (Summer Only). Operations are weather dependent, please call (800)789-7669 for more information

Breckenridge Ice Rink

Open year-round for public skating, hockey and figure skating activities including summer skating programs and camps. Skate rental, skate sharpening, four changing rooms, restrooms and retail sales.
0189 Boreas Pass Rd.
Phone: (970)547-9974

Breckenridge Golf Club

The Town of Breckenridge can boast that it is the only municipality in the world to own a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. The 18 hole championship layout opened for play in 1985. In August 2001, another 9 holes designed by Nicklaus were added making Breckenridge a premier destination for mountain golf.
0200 Clubhouse Dr., P.O. Box 168
Phone: (970)453-9104
Web: www.golfcolorado.com/breckenridge/

Horseback Riding

Breckenridge Stables at Peak 9 offers the "Breckenridge Trail" including 90 minutes of spectacular scenery as well as breakfast rides daily. (970)453-4438

Skateboarding

The Breckenridge skate park is located outdoors at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Town law requires proper protective gear including a helmet.

Historical Tours & Museums

Summit Historical Tours - Take an in-depth look at historical Breckenridge with guides leading you on a stroll through one of Colorado's largest historic districts boasting 245 registered buildings. (970)453-9022

Main Street Historical Museum - A new historical museum at 111 S. Main Street highlights transportation methods in and around Breckenridge in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum is FREE of charge and open 7 days a week from 10:00 am-8:00 pm.

Kids' Activities

What on earth is there for kids to do in Breckenridge? Just about everything under the sun! To learn more call (970)453-6018 or the BRC Activity Center at (970)453-5576.

Fly Fishing

Explore thousands of miles of streams, 10 major reservoirs, countless glacial lakes and absolutely breathtaking scenery. All are within an hour's drive or a minutes walk of Breckenridge. For a list of guides, call (970)453-5576.

Biking

More than 200 miles of off-road trails and 40 miles of paved miles connect Summit County and the local Bike Path System. The pathway links the major towns and resorts of the county, partially circumnavigates Lake Dillon, runs parallel to the Silverthorne Factory Stores, meanders through some lovely forested areas near Frisco, runs adjacent to Ten Mile Creek to Copper Mountain and even rolls right over the hill to Vail. For maps, call (970)453-5576.

Campsites/Facilities

You can reserve a campsite at the Forest Service campgrounds that ring Dillon Reservoir. Call the Forest Service at (970)468-2267 for reservations or (970) 468-5400 for information.

Backstage Theatre

Enjoy an evening of LIVE theater. With more than 27 years of award-winning performances, from Shakespeare to today's most well-known playwrights, the Backstage Theatre offers shows designed for all ages and interests.
Phone: (970)453-0199
Email: backstagetheatre@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.backstagetheatre.org/

Summit Activities Center

Let the Summit Activities Center make all the arrangements while you have all the fun at no additional cost. We work with the best outfitters at their prices. Your summer fun should include Whitewater Rafting, Cattle Drives, Horseback Ranch/Trail & Dinner Rides, Hummer Tours, ATVing, Jeep Tours, Boat Rentals, Hayrides, Mine Tours & Gold Panning, Fly Fishing, Hot Air Ballooning, Mountain Bike Back Country & Downhill, Hiking Tours and Paintball. One call plans all your fun at Summit Activities.
Call (970)453-5579 or (877)864-0868 or visit our website at http://www.summitactivities.com/ to plan your Breckenridge activites.

Summit Mountain Challenge

Now in its 16th year, this venerable grassroots mountain bike race series features amazing courses, great giveaways and awards parties. Races take place on Wednesday nights throughout the summer and all Juniors race free in 5 different age/gender categories. (970)453-6584

Breckenridge Music Festival "The Sounds of Summer 2002"

The National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Institute offer over 30 classical concerts and 15 non-classical concerts including jazz, show tunes, galas, children's concerts and much more from June to August at the Riverwalk Center. (970)547-3100                                                                                               

White Water Rafting                                                                                                                  

Breckenridge's central location offers access to the Colorado, Eagle and Arkansas rivers for mellow floats trips to Class V rapids. The most popular family trip is Brown's Canyon on the Arkansas. (800)432 7547