Breckenridge Tops the Best in Summit County

by Monique Mertrandes

I stand by my belief that anyone looking to find the best dining, golfing and a lot of recreational experiences in Summit County will find them in Breckenridge. The claim is without any prejudice, as it is supported by facts, like the choice of the residents of Summit Country, expressed through a survey conducted by Summit Daily News. Breckenridge ranked on top in the following categories:

Best Ski Mountain: It is for real and if you happen to be in Summit County during winter, you should not miss the chance to experience why it is called the best ski mountain. Breckenridge Ski Resort is the locals most frequently suggested place when asked about golf courses. What makes them proud of Breck?

To begin with, Breckenridge Ski Resort offers the appropriate terrain no matter what your level of skiing expertise is. You have the choice to be where you will be most comfortable or most challenged. You need not suffer from being intimidated by the breath-taking executions of the experts in the same way that the experts will not be bored by a slope that does not offer any excitement at all. A ski resort that offers its guests a breath-taking run from North Americas highest lift through a slope with exciting obstacles while enjoying the magnificent view certainly deserves to be called the best and the locals top choice.

As expected, there are celebrations for being awarded as Best Ski Mountain by both the locals as well as the guests in the many watering holes on the mountain.

Best People Watching Site: Begin and cap your day in Summit County with a visit to Breckenridges Main Street, considered the best spot for relaxing, being in a crowd, or shopping. Whatever your activities are during the day or at night, you can take a good look at the surroundings and you will see that its not just the mountains that look fantastic. What kind of people have flocked to Breckenridge? When you are in Main Street, take the time to watch them.

Great Hiking Trail: Summit County is known not just for its best ski mountain but for other recreational activities as well, like hiking along the Mohawk trail. The trail is seven miles long and along the way, you will also see the Continental Falls, the remains of a ruined mine for some evidence of the countys history, Mohawk Lake and the breath taking panorama of Breckenridge.

Best Park for Everyone: While Breckenridges Carter Park is popular among dog owners, there were many other reasons why Summit County residents considered it their best park. The idyllic Breckenridge Park on High Street is the multi-purpose setting for those enjoying a picnic, playing tennis, volleyball, soccer, or just running around as a form of excise. Carter Park is everyones park.

Best Golf Course: The 27-hole Breckenridge Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus in Summit County offers unequaled, high altitude golfing at 9,234 feet measured from sea level. If you play golf, you should experience how your ball flies with less gravity. It is not just the locals who sing their praises about Breckenridge Golf Course. In fact, it was the Colorado Golfer magazines choice as the Toughest Mountain Course.

You should realize that this is just a partial list of the bests that Breckenridge offers its visitors. When you plan to visit Summit County, contact one of the best in offering the ideal accommodations for you - Breckenridge vacation rentals. You cannot go wrong when you go with the best.

However, do not just rely on my list. After visiting Breckenridge you may have a longer list of bests.

About the Author:

Monique Mertandes is a long-time resident of Breckenridge Colorado and is a continual source of information on the ski resort. She gives practical advice on planning a ski trip, such as how to find the most affordable Breckenridge home rentals.