Breckenridge Haunted Tours: Ghost Stories from Breckenridge’s Past

Do you believe in ghosts? Almost anyone who’s lived in Breckenridge for even a small amount of time will admit that there are some old spirits still around with the story to tell. Modern day Breckenridge is a happy beautiful place, however the town’s rough and rugged past has left behind a few who don’t want to move on.

Including Miss Sylvia who has been in Breckenridge for over 100 years. She arrived with her husband in the tiny mining town during the gold rush only to be left alone when he died in a mining accident. Now she’s been seen regularly in the Prospector mysteriously moving from room to room with her dark hair and white dress. Its said her sole purpose in life was to find a rich husband.

“Everybody will admit to Sylvia,” said Gail Westwood, who researched Breckenridge's ghost history through books, web pages and interviews and now leads ghost tours through the town. “There have been many sightings, but only by men.”

And the stories continue from there. To hear all the spooky stories that make up some of Breckenridge’s past you have to take the Haunted Tours lead by Gail Westwood who works for the Breckenridge Heritage Society.

The first stop of this walking tour in the historic district, is the Dredge Boat then wander through the Valley Brook Cemetery over to the Brown Hotel which has one of the most infamous ghosts in town, Ms. Whitney. Westwood interviewed three of the bartenders at the Brown, and all had some story about ghostly occurrences; one even had a photo of an apparition appearing in the large fireplace.

On your vacation to Breckenridge make sure you stay with ResortQuest Breckenridge and we will ensure the concierge (800-455-7334) will book the best spooky tours you can handle from the Tommy Knockers in the old mines to the Haunted Tours.

To enjoy a little scare and some goosebumps, meet at the Breckenridge Visitor Center for the Haunted Tour this Friday Aug. 13th or Sept. 4. More dates are to come.

See a full article on Breckenridge’s Paranormal Stories.

Breckenridge has an amazing art and historical culture in this small mountain town. See a full event calendar and when you book your vacation with us at ResortQuest Breckenridge you will stay in some of the best rentals in town while receiving the best lodging deals.

Easy Traveling Options to Breckenridge & Keystone, CO

No matter what season you are thinking about heading to Breckenridge or Keystone for a vacation, the transportation options are plentiful and do-able.

Breckenridge is tucked up in the mountains about 80 miles from central Denver making for an hour & half drive through some of Colorado’s spectacular Rocky Mountains on the I-70 corridor.

As you begin to make the epic climb to the Continental Divide you will pass through some of Colorado’s historic mining towns of Idaho Springs and Georgetown. Keep your eyes open for the well camouflaged Big Horn Sheep who love the steep rocky hill sides along the highway.

As you continue the climb you will make it to the Eisenhower–Johnson Memorial Tunnel at 11,158 feet. This epic tunnel is one of the highest vehicular tunnels in the world and is the longest mountain tunnel. Don’t try holding your breath on this one. As you get to this tunnel think of the labor and time it took to construct this tunnel in 1979. After the tunnel, make the descent back to “lower” ground and after passing through the town of Silverthorne look for the CO Route 9 exit at Frisco. This easy road winds its way into the high mountains surrounding Breckenridge!

Now we realize mountain driving is not for everyone, or even if you are happy to drive not all vacations work with a rental car etc. So here are the other popular travel options to get to Breckenridge & Keystone:

Airplane: There are three airports located around the Breckenridge Area;

• Denver International Airport (DIA)
  Located just outside of Denver, the airport is 90 minutes east of Breckenridge via Interstate 70. DIA is a non-stop destination for over 21 national and international carriers.
• Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  Located 95 miles from Breckenridge via Highway 285.
  
• Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE)
  Located 50 miles west of Breckenridge via Interstate 70.
  

Ground Transportation:

From these airports you have the option of renting a car or catching a ride with Colorado Mountain Express. ResortQuest partners with both companies to offer our guests the best discounts on travel to Breckenridge & Keystone. Colorado Mountain Express or CME has over 420,000 travelers that choose from shared ride shuttles or private car airport services from Eagle County Regional Airport & Denver International. CME has an unsurpassed safety record, flexible schedules, impeccably maintained vehicles and courteous, friendly drivers that let you sit back, relax and take in our breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery.

All these transportation options to Breckenridge get you on vacation quickly while getting to enjoy the Colorado views.

When booking your trip to Colorado, choose ResortQuest Breckenridge or Keystone and all of our reservation agents are happy to help you book the best transportation for you and your guests. Winter is coming up quickly so get your vacation on a roll by viewing our current winter lodging deals.

New Breckenridge Restaurant: Mimi’s Fried Pies

Could you use some hearty, filling, comfort food? Well Breckenridge can now serve that craving with Mimi’s Fried Pies! Mimi’s has every type of pie you would want to warm up your belly with a full array of meat and dessert pies that will have your mouth watering, your heart happy and your body comforted!

And these guys are not messing around. The original fried pie was created in the 19th century, as an easy way to make leftovers a fabulous and hearty meal that could be sent into the fields to feed hungry workers. The owners Nancy Fulton & husband Beaux, use an original recipe from 1893 from the mountains of Oklahoma that Nancy’s grandmother used. And they already own an awesome pie shop “Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies” in Davis, OK.

Mimi’s dessert pies are made fresh daily, and the meal pies are made to order in 4 minutes… that is fast and wholesome!

Enjoy fruit pies of apricot cherry apple and more, savor a crème filled pie, or do breakfast right with their breakfast pies, fill up on mexi-pies, chicken pies, beef and vegetable, spinach & mushroom and so many more. See the Full Menu

Mimi's is located at the Four Seasons Plaza 411 S. Main Street by Rasta Pasta and the French Bakery! Yum! Call them and they will have your pies ready when you walk in! 970-547-8330.

So when you come into Breckenridge make sure you swing by Mimi’s for some comfort food. Also see the many other Breckenridge restaurants we recommend.

Winter Dew Tour Returns to Breckenridge for 2010-2011 Season

The Winter Dew Tour announced the 2010-11 season with the first opening stop being Breckenridge, CO on December 16-19, 2010. The Dew Tour is the world’s premier season-long winter action sports tour and will be opening the season for the 3rd consecutive time at the Breckenridge Ski Resort!

“Breckenridge has proven to be the perfect atmosphere to kick off the Winter Dew Tour season, and we look forward hosting the best winter action sport athletes on our world-renowned mountain.” said Pat Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

“Breckenridge Ski Resort and the entire Breckenridge community have been great partners over the past three years,” said Chris Prybylo, Vice President of Events for Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports. “We are eager to build upon the relationship and kick off the winter sports season in Breckenridge.”

The Winter Dew Tour consists of three major, multi-sport events spanning across the country, with a cumulative points system, and a $1.5 million competitive purse. Each event features snowboard (superpipe and slopestyle) and freeskiing (superpipe and slopestyle). At season’s end, the overall point’s leaders are crowned year-end champions and awarded the prestigious Dew Cup.

Boasting the largest media platform in all of winter action sports, all three stops of the Winter Dew Tour will be televised Live on NBC with additional broadcasts on USA Network, MTV2 and Universal HD. In addition, it’s simulcast on Verizon V CAST and around the world on Eurosport 2 and Fox Sports Australia.

The complete 2010-11 Winter Dew Tour schedule is as follows:

Date & Location
Dec. 16-19: Breckenridge Ski Resort – Breckenridge, Colo.
Jan. 20-23: Killington Resort – Killington, Vt.
Feb. 10-13: Snowbasin Resort – Ogden, Utah – Toyota Championship

Do you know you are coming to the Dew Tour? Get the best lodging in Breckenridge when you stay with ResortQuest Breckenridge! See our current lodging deals & see video and pictures of every condo so you can pick the perfect unit for your vacation!

Best Events in Breckenridge July 23-25, 2010

Breckenridge rarely has a dull moment and this weekend will be a testament to the fun this cool high altitude mountain town in known for.

Starting Today, July 23- 25, 2010, the Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival is showing over 100 artists from around the country. Artist’s art ranges from ceramics, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, painting, wood, glass, sculpture and much more.

As you wander and ponder the art on Main Street, stop into any of the awesome stores and restaurants in town to bask in the sun and enjoy some delicious food.

Everyone loves a good ghost story and Breckenridge has plenty! Get your heart thumping with the Haunted Tour of Breckenridge. This late evening stroll through Breckenridge's haunted historic district will leave you with goose bumps! Hear the eerie and unexplained stories from Breckenridge's rough and uncertain past! You'll hear all the stories that go less told, and experience Breckenridge in a whole new light. Meets July 24 at 7pm at Visitor's Center.

By day, relax by the amazing ResortQuest pools or take an unforgettable hike or mountain bike ride- remember you get 30% off tunes and rentals from the guys at ResortQuest Ski & Sport.

Saturday night hit the town to see Backstage Theatre perform “Spelling Bee”. After the show see some awesome live music Elephant Revival at three20south.

This weekend is something not to miss and ResortQuest Breckenridge has great lodging deals to make your weekend even better! Get out of traffic and head to the mountains to play and relax for a weekend!

Take the New Virtual Tour of Water House on Main Street Breckenridge

Water House on Main Street Breckenridge is the benchmark of luxury living in Breckenridge, CO. Water House is located adjacent to the Hyatt Main Street Station (also managed by ResortQuest) towards the top of Main Street Breckenridge.

Don't take our word for it's splendor - see it for yourself!

Today, ResortQuest launched our new virtual tours of Water House. Sit back and take the guided tour, or steer yourself through the resort and around Main Street Station. Take a tour of the ski lift access path, pool, hot tubs, conference rooms, fitness center, Pioneer Club and of course, a sample Water House vacation rental.

Take a virtual tour of Water House...

Of course, you can take a video tour, view extensive photos and maps of every one of ResortQuest's Water House vacation rentals. Take a look at

More About Water House Breckenridge

This superb location provides direct access to the shops, bars, restaurants and boutiques on Main Street and to the Peak 9 Quicksilver Super Chair Lift and the Breckenridge Ski Resort. In the winter the nearby ponds become festive areas of ice skating, central to many of the social events which take place in the town.

Water House on Main Street is a beautiful merger of the gorgeous and modern, with high-end interior appointments and ultra designer style. Spacious one- to four-bedroom Platinum rated vacation homes offer generous floor plans, luxurious furniture packages and large, individual private decks. They feature custom wide plank flooring, soaring ceilings, natural stone fireplace, exquisite glass tile back splash, European-style soaking tubs, granite and slate throughout. Think soft brown leather chairs, rich wood accent tables, and warm tones.

Contact ResortQuest at (800) 661 7604 to book your next ski vacation at Water House Breckenridge. We look forward to welcoming you to our new homes!

2010 Breckenridge Beer Festival Features 26 Breweries and Live Music

Nothing beats the mountain summer heat than a cold, yummy, full-bodied, perfected, ice cold micro brew! And the Breckenridge Beer Festival going on this Saturday July 17th has over 26 breweries from around Colorado and the Country here in Breckenridge to satisfy your need for a unique cold one!

The Breckenridge Beer Festival not only has great micro brews but they are also making sure this Saturday is filled with awesome tunes from Kinetix, Funkiphino, and Whitewater Ramble. These bands will be rocking all day long with “soul-powered rock and roll”, 12 piece band funky tunes, and “high octane rocky mountain dance-grass”. Watch out it will get funky!

The Beer Festival is being held at the Main Street Station in downtown Breckenridge and starts 2pm-6pm for those with the unlimited tasting package, while the VIP ticket holders can get in at 1pm-6pm.

ResortQuest Breckenridge is also an official lodging partner of the Breckenridge Beer Festival which makes it so you can stay right where the brew festival is!
There are still discounted rooms left that include discounted mugs for the event!

Breckenridge 100: Cross Country Mountain Bike Challenge Hits 13,719 feet.

Not all mountain bike competitions are the same especially in Breckenridge! The Breckenridge 100 on July 17th is definitely a unique race that features Solo and Three Person Team Competitions with a course that climbs 13,719 feet over its 100 miles.

100 miles are spent racing, climbing and peddling your way through three distinct cloverleaf shaped loops that is nestled between Breckenridge, Keystone and A-basin ski resorts. The three loops give teams a chance to maximize their strengths all while crossing the continental divide three different times… this is a very unique race! See more information or sign-up for this event. The Breckenridge 100 is a fundraiser that supports the new Colorado High School Mountain Bike League.

Racer check-in, late registration, and hospitality room will be at ResortQuest Breckenridge’s River Mountain Lodge property. You’ll have access to a bike wash and maintenance area, secure bike storage, The Fireside Lounge, pool, hot tubs, outdoor BBQ grills, sun deck, wireless Internet and complimentary computer and printer. River Mountain Lodge is just four blocks from the Carter Park Race Site and a stone’s throw to the shops and restaurants of Main Street.

Breck 100 Lodging Deals: $92 you get a comfortable hotel room with one bed, and at $110, the premium hotel room is a great value featuring two queen beds, microwave and refrigerator. Call 800-661-7604 for reservations and mention The Breckenridge 100 Mountain Bike Race to receive the discounted rate.

There are also lots of other events going on in Breckenridge this weekend of the 17th! If you decide your lungs can’t handle the Breckenridge 100 your taste buds might be able to handle the July Breckenridge Beer Festival! Also ResortQuest Ski & Sport is offering 30% off bike rentals and tunes! Get the best bikes to cruise Breckenridge and Keystone. And ResortQuest Breckenridge has the lodging deals that will make your getaway even better!

Breckenridge Bike Week Peddles Full Speed Ahead

Breckenridge Bike Week has hit the middle of the week and is still going strong. Breck Bike Week is a feast for cyclists of all types and truly communicates the town’s passion for biking while giving back to the community and environment with trail building workshops.

• See maps of Breckenridge Bike trails!
• See Bike Tunes and Rental Discounts- 30% off!
  

There is still time to hit up some of the Breckenridge Bike Week events or if you just want to come and check out the amazing biking trails around the area then we also have awesome lodging rates that will make your weekend of fun even better!

There is not a down moment this whole week- from Tour de France viewing parties, community rides, bike maintenance clinics, self-guided trail rides, community rides, kids only rides, free demos, races, cruiser rides, bike in movies and even yoga classes just for bikers! If you weren’t so sure about your bike before you will love it after this week!

See the full schedule so you can catch the perfect ride. And watch the highlight video below!



Don't keep saying you want to ride this summer! Get the mountains and ResortQuest will also hook you up with 3o% off bike rentals and tunes from the awesome crew at ResortQuest Ski & Sport!

See the most of Breckenridge with a summer guided hiking tour.

Breckenridge’s summers are brilliant with the high mountain air, lots of sunshine and miles & miles of hiking trails. Not everyone is an experienced hiker and comfortable on their own, or if you would like to know the history of the area you are walking through then the Breckenridge’s guided hiking tours are for you! ResortQuest guests can also contact our concierge (800) 455-7334 who is happy to help you arrange and plan your perfect day of hiking!

This summer there are several hiking or walking tours to choose from while you are vacationing in Breckenridge:

Guided Historic Walking Tour:
Take the guided walk through Breckenridge’s nationally recognized historic district. 90 minute tour.
Where: Breckenridge Welcome Center
Time: Tuesday- Sunday, 11am
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under
Info: 970-453-9767

Iowa Hill Guided Hike
Enjoy this hike that winds through a historic mine site and up to a restored miners’ boarding house. Allow two hours for the hike.
Where: Meet at the Iowa Hill Trailhead, directly north of Public Works facilities on Airport Rd.
Time: Saturday 10am
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under
Info: 970-453-9767
French Gulch Guided Hike
Enjoy a guided hike through French Gulch, the location of dozens of early mining operations. See relics from the mining era. Reservation required- space is limited.
Where: From the Breckenridge Welcome Center head north on
Hwy 9. Turn right on Wellington. Follow Wellington until it
ends. Turn right on French Gulch Rd. Follow French Gulch
Rd. for approximately 1.5 miles. The B&B Trailhead is the
first parking lot/trailhead just past the Country Boy Mine on
the right hand side.
When: Thursdays at 10 a.m., starting on June 24, 2010
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under
Info: 970-453-9767

Wilderness Hike
Join the Breckenridge Recreation Dept. for a professional weekly guided hike around Breckenridge. From easy to difficult, these two hour hikes will entice your senses and teach you all you want to know about the high alpine eco-systems and it’s history. Be sure to dress for the weather and anticipate thunderstorms. Bring water, rain jacket, sunscreen, and hiking boots or shoes. No dogs allowed. Children under 4 must be in a carrying pack.
Where: Breckenridge Welcome Center
Time: Thursdays 10 am, June 10- Aug. 26
Cost: $12 per person
Info:970-453-1734

When you stay with ResortQuest Breckenridge or Keystone for your summer vacation, our concierge is happy to help you arrange and pick out the best hikes and excursions for you & your family. Contact our concierge (800) 455-7334.