North end
The Gold Pan
Breck’s oldest bar.
Opened in 1861 as Long's Saloon, in a tent for miners. The building went up in 1879 and the town has made it a historic landmark.
In town
Breckenridge Main Street guide
A guide to Main Street in Breckenridge: the Gold Pan, Blue River Plaza, the brewery, shops, events and where to eat and drink.
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Main Street
The middle of everything
Main Street is the spine of Breck. It runs north to south through the middle of town, lined with Victorian storefronts that are now restaurants, bars, galleries and ski shops. Peak 9's base is at the south end, and Four O'Clock brings skiers down to the edge of town at the end of the day.
It's busy in the evenings and lively during events, and it's easy to get around on foot or on the free Free Ride buses.
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- RunsNorth to south through town
- Oldest barGold Pan, 1861
- Town squareBlue River Plaza
- BreweryBreckenridge Brewery
- Getting hereWalk, bus or ski Four O’Clock
Main Street
Along Main Street
Middle
Blue River Plaza
The town square.
The open plaza off Main Street where a lot of the town's events happen, including the crowning of the Ullr King and Queen during Ullr Fest in December.
South end
Breckenridge Brewery
Open since 1990.
The original brewpub, at the south end of Main Street, with a long beer list and pub food.
Shops
Specialty food and gear
Cheese, chocolate and ski shops.
The Cheese Shop of Breckenridge, Breckenridge Cheese & Chocolate and Olive Fusion are all on Main Street, along with plenty of ski and outdoor shops. For a full grocery shop, see our grocery guide.
Events
Parades and the shotski
Main Street becomes the venue.
Main Street hosts the Lighting of Breckenridge and the Race of the Santas in early December, and the Ullr Parade and a shotski world-record attempt during Ullr Fest. See Breck in December.
Evenings
Saloons and après
More bars than you’ll get to.
The Briar Rose Chophouse, Breckenridge Distillery's tasting room and plenty more. Our après guide has the details.
Keep exploring
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Quick tip
Ski & snowboard rental
Book online before you arrive and pick your gear up in town the evening before. The morning rush at the base shops can eat your first hour, and booking ahead can be cheaper.
Quick tip
Lift tickets & the Epic Pass
Breck is on the Epic Pass. Buying a ticket at the window on the day is the most expensive way up the hill, so buy ahead online or look at an Epic Day Pass if you're here for a few days.
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