Valley of the Blue Breckenridge, CO

Valley of the Blue, CO

With neighborhoods, which provide magnificent views of the 14,000 foot peaks, breathtaking views in summertime or winter, living in Valley of the Blue in Breckenridge, CO

can be almost heavenly! Homes, which are surrounded by spruce trees and clear ponds, will make you feel as though you stepped into another world.

There is a good amount of schools, the shopping is unbeatable and plenty of opportunities to take part in sports if you are seeking an active lifestyle. Residents, who only believed they would enjoy residing in Valley of the Blue so they could enjoy winter sports, found that they came to love every season and its wide, open meadows.

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Areas of Interest

The Craft Distillers’ Still on the Hill Festival is held during the fall season and it gives visitors a chance to sample delicious local cuisine and spirits made in Colorado. The festival also delivers specially priced dinner offers by participating restaurants in the area and open house at the distillery.

Annually Breckenridge holds the biggest sports festival for individuals who are physically challenged. The event offers such activities teaching how to race and ski and usually is held for one week.

Good Times Adventures provides those the opportunity to take part in dog sledding tours allowing you to participate in mushing a group of Siberian Huskies.

Since 1986 Good Times has accompanied groups on these fun excursions through the forest amidst the magnificent scenery. Snowmobiling is another activity offered here to explore Colorado!

Schools

Some of the finest schools in the country can be found in Breckenridge and whose mission is to bring forth caring individuals who yearn to achieve their highest potential and to someday make positive changes to their own community.

If there are smaller children, this neighborhood has a variety of preschools in which to enroll them, such as Peak 8 Children’s Center. Summit High School offers many after school activities for the older children and there are many elementary schools, among them is Dillon Valley Elementary.

Things to Do

The biking options in Breckenridge are numerous whether you crave even dirt roads or cruising on a jagged surface. If you prefer mountain biking, a multitude of trails on Peaks 8 and 9 are there to lure you.

One dirt road in particular which is known as the Lower French Gulch (this can be reached from Wellington Road) takes you through mining remnants and spectacular aspen which then turns into sharply rising roads leading to French Pass directly above timberline.

Shopping and Eateries

With more than 200 shops in Breckenridge you will not find yourself bored. Located within many restored buildings you will find the best boutiques and retail stores to find that perfect ski jacket or the perfect holiday gift!

The shops are also nicely spaced between many ice cream, coffee shops, bakeries and bookstores. You will not go hungry for a lack of restaurants as this area has plenty of fine dining eateries, which serve up the freshest pizza, pastas, steaks and more!