You don't have to ski or snowboard to love this mountain town, because there are plenty of other fun activities waiting for you to enjoy, both day and night. Being a richly colored historic mining town, Breckenridge oozes authentic Victorian charm, but enjoys a modern lifestyle - on and off the slopes. Here are 10 fun things to do in Breckenridge, Colorado when you don't ski or ride: 

1. Sightseers and shoppers can browse through the 19th century boutiques and Victorian buildings and take time exploring museums and numerous vintage places of interest. The Main Street Historical Museum, the Barney Ford House Museum and the Edwin Carter Museum all reveal compelling historical facts and stories about this mountain wonderland.
2. In the evenings, tourists and locals gather for happy hour, sumptuous dinners, nightclubs and if it's culture you're after, theater followed by late night drinks at one of the many wine and martini bars or pubs.
3. Discover the magic of the mountains on a Nordic sleigh ride as you glide through snow covered meadows with sensational views of the majestic Ten Mile Mountain Range. Magnificent Belgium draft horses adorned with antique brass livery and sleigh bells deliver you to enjoy a show and a lavish meal.
4. The ice-fishing hot spot can be found at Lake Dillon, located only 10 minutes from Breckenridge. It does require a fishing license, but all your fishing needs can be purchased in many of the stores around the county.
5. Grab your friends your mittens and your sled and head down to Carter Park, the only sledding location in town.
6. Stephen C. West Ice Arena offers indoor skating and outdoor ice fun for every one of all interests and ice-skating levels. Ice skating lessons and skate rentals are available at the Pro Shop. If you're lucky, you might even get to see one of the many famous skaters or ice hockey teams as they come to practice in this state-of-the-art facility.
7. Breckenridge offers exciting dog sledding excursions and fantastic snowshoeing trails. Serpentine trails wind through the back country offering remarkable and inspiring views of alpine landscape for the snowmobile enthusiasts.
8. Every January, Breckenridge hosts the prestigious International snow carving competition where you will be mesmerized by breathtaking creative snow sculptures.
9. Experience a high altitude mountain ballooning adventure taking off at sunrise and gliding silently through crisp fresh air 9,000 feet above the unique historical area of the Rockies. You will witness a combination of vast rolling hills, 360 degrees of awesome panoramic views and native wildlife.
10. Maybe a day of pure relaxation and indulgence is needed. Men and women can choose from a selection of day spas and salons to experience luxurious head-to-toe pampering therapies and treatments.

This bit of real travel advice was contributed by Janette Peel.  

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