Summer Music in the Mountains
The high country will be jamming this summer! Let me take you on a tour of the spaces and places you can catch some tunes this summer and some of the high notes that will be hitting with big performances.
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Best Fine Dining in Breckenridge | Rootstalk
If you are craving a flavorful and memorable culinary experience in Breckenridge, look no further than the 2023 Best of Breckenridge award winner, Rootstalk. The awards, voted on anonymously by locals and people who work in Breckenridge, recognized this establishment as the best fine dining in Breckenridge for 2023. Seeking to provide ‘Elevated, Everyday Dining’, Rootstalk’s flavors, atmosphere, cocktails, attention to detail, and service go above and beyond.
Rootstalk opened in Breckenridge in 2020, but its roots in the community go much deeper. Head Chef and James Beard Award finalist, Matt Vawter, grew up in Summit County and attended the Culinary Program at Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge. After working his way up in the Denver food scene at restaurants like Mercantile and Fruition, Vawter decided to return to Breckenridge and bring elevated meals to the high country.
With a menu and philosophy centered around new American cuisine and the freshest sourced ingredients, you can enjoy happy hour (4-5 p.m.) or dinner service. Rootstalk offers à la carte options or the chef’s seasonal tasting menu, a 7-course tour de force of culinary excellence.
The menu changes seasonally so you can enjoy the freshest of ingredients and something different when you visit again. Items like Colorado lamb tartare, rabbit ‘porchetta’, Chef Vawter’s delicious French onion soup, agnolotti, lion’s mane schnitzel, and Berkshire pork tenderloin can be found on the menu and enjoyed this winter season.
It’s no wonder this establishment has become a go-to for celebrations, gatherings, and grand meals in Breckenridge. The staff’s attentiveness is as amazing as the food, and it is no surprise that locals chose Rootstalk as the best fine-dining restaurant in Breckenridge for 2023.
Why Spring Break in Breck
Our Breck spring break vacation planning guide has everything you need plus locals’ tips so you can plan the ultimate sun-filled vacation.
Mountain Town Museum Tour
The town of Breckenridge (or Kingdom, as it was first known) was founded in 1859. Starting off as a mining settlement and morphing into the bustling ski town we know today, there is over 150 years of stories, characters and interesting events that have taken place above 9,600 ft. If you are looking to dive deep into the rich history of Breckenridge, here is a list of our top museums and historical sites to uncover!
- Breckenridge Welcome Center History Museum & Theater
Location: 203 S. Main Street
This free museum is a great way to learn about the history of Breckenridge and get information for planning your activities. Their rotating exhibits focus on the town, businesses and inhabitants that once called Breck home. This museum was once a log cabin that was covered up by newer buildings but was rediscovered and restored for all to enjoy. - High Line Railroad Park & Playground
Location: 189 Boreas Pass RoadThis is an amazing playground surrounded by historically accurate trains including the narrow gauge engine and the rotary snow plow. Behold the Rotary snow plow and imagine a time when this train would come roaring down the tracks while clearing off the snow to make it up the mountains. Another bonus of this playground and park is that it is located close to the resident troll, Isaak Hearthstone. - Barney Ford House Museum
Location: 111 East Washington Avenue
Experience the historic Victorian home of one of Colorado’s most prolific businessmen. Barney Ford came to Colorado after already having lived an exciting life—escaping slavery, traveling to Nicaragua to open a business, and persisting through civil war and natural disasters which shuttered his early endeavors. He opened a hotel and Ford’s Chop House before going on to construct his home which is now a museum. Ford was an activist for equal education and voting rights for African Americans and is remembered for his persistence in the face of adversity.
- Iowa Hill Hike
Location: Iowa Hill Trail Head, Airport Road
Learn about the deep mining history here in Breckenridge by exploring Iowa Hill on a short family-friendly hike. On this hike you can see and learn about the hydraulic placer mining that took place on this very site. Take in the sights, see the old boarding house, railcar and some fresh mountain air on this trek through time. - Breckenridge Historic District
Location: North end of Main Street
A stroll down the north end of Main Street is all you need to take in the sites of these historic buildings and their new inhabitants. In the spring you will find fox pups frolicking in the grass near by or playing on the old mining equipment. - Mountain Top Explorium
Location: 100 South Park Avenue Unit C100
The Mountain Top Explorium is a unique children’s museum & community resource designed to promote informal learning through interactive exhibits and educational programming that nurtures relationships between children and their world. Since 2002, this center for hands-on learning and creative expression has been a cornerstone of the Breckenridge community, offering a wide range of programs aimed at enriching the lives of children and families. - Gold Pan Saloon
Location: 103 N. Main Street
Looking for a stop that parents will especially enjoy? Enjoy a visit to the watering hole which holds the longest continuous liquor license this side of the Mississippi River. The Gold Pan has been serving refreshments to customers for over 140 years and hosts of Breckenridge history and lore. After you’ve ordered a libation, make sure to check out the safe that allegedly held Tom’s Baby, the largest piece of gold ever found in Colorado. If you are feeling famished, I highly recommend the French onion soup! - Edwin Carter Discovery Center
Location: 111 N. Ridge Street
Visit the home of Edwin Carter, a Colorado conservationist who catalogued over 3,300 species of rocky mountain flora and fauna. His collection was so vast and comprehensive, it served as the basis for the collection of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This is believed to be the second oldest museum in Colorado!
The best way to experience Breckenridge and all of its unique history is to plan a trip and stay with one of our preferred lodging partners. Click here to save up to 35% off your stay!
Favorite Hiking Trails – Team Edition
The snow is melting and the mountain air is at a perfect temperature to be outside! The Best of Breckenridge team loves to enjoy their spare time outside wandering the trails in and around and in Breckenridge. So, we did our research in the office and asked everyone to share their favorites. Here’s what we found… the office really knows how to adventure out into the wilderness.
Five Reasons to Come to Breckenridge on Weekdays
Visiting Breckenridge during the week allows you to pack in more activities and save big on lodging too! Whether you are looking to escape the 9 to 5 for a while or work remotely and experience a different kind of “board meeting”, visiting the high country Sundays through Thursdays offers a lot of advantages!
