Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.undergroundsnowboards.com
;
320 S Main St; 10am-8pm)
The hippest mountain gear in Breck
is found at this apparel and board shop. It sells Burton and Volcom clothing, and Analog
and Anon goggles, as well as some sick boards, although it doesn't do rentals.
Information
Visitor Center
( 877-864-0868;
www.gobreck.com
;
203 S Main St; 9am-9pm; )
Along with a host of
maps and brochures, this center has a fantastic riverside museum that delves into Breck's
gold-mining past.
Getting There & Around
Breckenridge is 80 miles west of Denver via I-70 exit 203, then Hwy 9 south. The main
parking lots (Monday to Thursday $5, Friday to Sunday $12) are located across from the
gondola; they are free in summer. You can also find small lots scattered throughout town;
these are free for three hours, but finding a spot may be more trouble than it's worth. A
free park-and-ride lot is best for skiers just up for the day; it's located on Airport Rd north
of town and is connected to the gondola via shuttle.
Colorado Mountain Express
(
800-525-6363;
www.coloradomountainexpress.com
; adult/child $70/36;
)
Shuttle service to/from Denver International Airport (two hours).
Free Ride
(
www.townofbreckenridge.com
; 150 Watson Ave; 8am-11:45pm)
Nine free bus routes serve
the town and ski area. Buses depart from Breckenridge station next to the gondola.
shuttle (one hour).
Summit Express
( 855-686-8267;
www.summitexpress.com
; adult/child $64/32)
Shuttle service to/from
Denver International Airport (two hours).
Summit Stage
( 970-668-0999;
www.summitstage.com
; 150 Watson Ave)
Summit County's free bus ser-
vice links Breckenridge with Keystone and A-Basin in winter (Swan Mountain Flyer) and
with Frisco year-round. It leaves from Breckenridge Station.
