Breckenridge, Colorado is located at the foot of the Tenmile Range in the Rocky Mountains. Breckenridge is known for its alpine activities, year-round skiing and Gold Rush history. This former mining town's Victorian core is preserved in the Breckenridge National Historic District. It runs mainly along Main Street with colorfully painted buildings dating back to the 1880s and the '90s. There are galleries, shops, and restaurants.