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    Home > Travel

    Family Vacation in Breckenridge, Colorado

    Published: Aug 30, 2016 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 · by Jess Smith · · 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    We rarely make repeat vacations, but this one we couldn't resist. Last summer we spent a week and a half in the Rocky Mountains and loved it so much that when debating vacations this year, it took about 30 seconds for Frank and I to agree we should return.

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    One of the best things about a summer vacation in Breckenridge, Colorado (where the altitude of main street is 9,600 feet) is the weather. When you leave Kansas City in the morning at the height of a summer heat wave and end your evening cozy in a sweatshirt on the deck of a house in Breckenridge where it's 55 degrees and a gas fireplace is crackling...well...it's a recipe for a great summer getaway.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    And during the day, it's 75 degrees, and perfect weather for ice cream.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    We had long breakfasts with many cups of coffee while Molly and Clara played in the sun.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    We ate giant, fresh salads for lunch.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Read a little (which became a group activity with Molly and Clara in the mix).

    Molly_Breckenridge Colorado

    We bought a second hiking backpack (it's this one if you're interested) so we could all hike as a family. And hike we did! As evidenced by the 43249 selfies by Frank.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado
    Breckenridge Colorado

    And we ate at and loved so many of the fantastic restaurants in Breck. Which (bonus for people with small kids) almost all offer happy hours with amazing food options.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado

    Breckenridge Colorado

    With schools back in session and Labor Day around the corner, we're soaking up every bit of summer we possibly can.

    Breckenridge Colorado

    And already feeling a little nostalgic for summer vacation.

    Clara_Breckenridge Colorado

    Hopefully you got to enjoy a little time off this summer - either a getaway or relaxing staycation!

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    1. Lorie Estelle

      August 31, 2016 at 7:59 am

      I want to go!!!!!!!

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    2. Kelsey

      January 26, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      Ironically, I was researching Colorado for a possible summer vacation, and I came across your post. We talked just this morning about your blog at Project 238, so of course, I had to click! Looks like a great vacation (and awesome blog)! I will check out more!

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      • Jess

        January 29, 2018 at 12:23 pm

        Hi Kelsey! It was so great talking to you last week, and I'm so glad you found the site. I cannot recommend Colorado for a summer vacation enough - it's one of our all-time favorite places to go in the warmer months! Hope to see you around town and hopefully at Project 238 once the doors open.

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    3. Veronica

      April 20, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Hello, did you do a train ride tour? If so where is it in Breck? Also, what restaurant do you recommend for a family with four kids? Hope to hear from you. Thanks

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      • Jess

        May 31, 2018 at 9:43 am

        Hi Veronica - We did the Georgetown Loop Train which was about an hour's drive from Breckenridge. Definitely worth it - our kids loved it. The town of Georgetown is small but cute and definitely worth walking around - there are a few cafes for lunch and a small park. Honesty, almost everything in Breckenridge is super family friendly. We often took our kids to some of the nicer restaurants for happy hour because there were many food options and the restaurants were quieter. There are several breweries with good food that are really easy to take kids and have lots of food they love - Breckenridge Brewery is a classic (that's the photo of nachos above). Twist and Relish had fun bites on the happy hour menu. We never felt like it was an issue to take our kids anywhere, and they were really small (and noisy). Don't miss Daylight Donuts!

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    4. Ashly

      June 10, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Hi! We’re taking our 14 month old to Breck in a few weeks and are looking for beautiful yet relatively short hikes. What’s the hike you did with the lake? Was it very difficult? Thanks!

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      • Jess

        June 10, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        You'll have a great time, Ashly!! Our girls were 14 months the first time we took them to Breck in the summer and it was great! The lake hike is perfect - easy and so pretty. It's through the woods along a little stream and ends with a loop around that lake. We did it a couple of times. It's along the Snowflake trail that leaves from just off the bottom of the Snowflake lift. You can access it from 4 O'clock road (there's parking on 4 o'clock road at the Snowflake lift).

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      • Jess

        June 10, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        Ashly - Frank just reminded me that we also really liked the hike we did that left from Peaks Trailhead (near the Grand Lodge on Peak 7). It's a tiny bit more challenging but also really pretty. That's a long trail, but we just hiked about 30 minutes in and then turned around. Definitely one of our favorites and through the woods the whole way.

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        • Ashly

          June 19, 2018 at 6:22 pm

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
    5. Natalie Hopper

      May 22, 2022 at 11:28 pm

      These are the cutest pictures ever! The babies look so happy!

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        May 23, 2022 at 11:25 am

        It's a great spot for a family trip! We're headed back this year!

        Reply

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