5 days in Breckenridge Itinerary

Founded in 1859 as part of the Gold Rush in the Rockies, Breckenridge boasts a main street lined with colorful wooden storefronts housing cafes and shops, giving the effect of a thriving western town from the 19th century.

Escape the urban bustle at Sage Outdoor Adventures and Guanella Pass. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Breckenridge: Argo Mill and Tunnel (in Idaho Springs), Black Hawk (Sasquatch Casino, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, &more) and Vail (Vail Valley & 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company). And it doesn't end there: admire all the interesting features of Independence Pass, make a trip to Main Street, take a memorable drive along Boreas Pass Road, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Broken Compass Brewery & Tap House.

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New Orleans to Breckenridge is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Breckenridge is minus 1 hour. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from New Orleans in November: high temperatures in Breckenridge hover around 34°F and lows are around 22°F. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.