Thursday, August 20, 2009

Guide to a Night out in Breckenridge, Colorado

By Monique Mertrandes

If you are searching for another fun-filled place to spend your vacation and escape, temporarily from all the hassles of your day-to-day activities, Breckenridge, Colorado could be the best choice for you. A mountain town, Breckenridge in Colorado is a very popular choice of those who would like to rough it up in the snow or under the sun or those who would just like to enjoy the quiet charm and beauty of the place. Even if its not your top priority, make a plan to see what Breckenridges night scene is. It would be an easy task because the choices are endless and wide-ranging in Breckenridge. Here are some suggestions you may consider to help you choose your evening hours entertainment.

Award-winning Plays: The Backstage Theatre of Breckenridge, Colorado has produced, for 34 seasons, prestigious theatre entertainment to the quaint mountain town. While youre there you may see Two Dumb Dogs and Guys on Ice, two of their regular summer productions. You also have a chance to meet and enjoy the night with Breckenridges theatre crowd. The plays produced by backstage theatre are shown at the Breckenridge Theatre building which is on South Ridge Street.

Typically, Backstage Theatre has from seven to nine productions shown from summer to winter. Maybe you can plan to stay longer and see all the nine plays. Backstage Theatre plays are popular and actively supported by the community. Make sure to reserve your seat first because plays usually perform to full house audiences.

The Joy in Dining out: In planning your visit to Breckenridge, do not forget to make time for the dining tour. In fact, you can plan to have as much food variety as you possibly can during your vacation. Your discriminating taste buds will enjoy the availability of various cuisines in Breckenridges food establishments. Take note that you may learn a lot about a place through its food. So, take the effort to seek food that is unique to Breckenridge. And, for a taste of history, board The Dredge Boathouse, a floating restaurant replica of the 1900s dredge of Summit County. Then, end the day on a happy note (after all, you are supposed to have learned a lot) with a scoop of ice cream or a drink at a pub.

Beers and Blues: Watering holes are commonplace in the majority of mountain towns and Breckenridge makes its own entirely different from the rest. With its bars and eateries topping 130, you can organize more than one night of touring the bars of Breckenridge.

If want to try some local brews, Breckenridge Brewery and Pub is the best bar to start the tour in. After enjoying an Avalanche Ale, the suggested next stop is downstairs at Erics for more flowing beer. Justifiably boastful of its various beers on stock, this is the place to find the taste you may have been looking for.

Cold beer is not only relaxing; you become primed for more exciting entertainment such as live music. Local favorite, like Sherpa & Yetis is another great choice just like The Salt Creek Restaurant and Saloon. Both establishments feature local as well as national shows as their main entertainment attractions. On the other hand, why not try an upscale bar like The Cellar, which serves tapas with wine? Or, on the contrary, you may try the country atmosphere at Gold Pan, which the locals will tell you, is the oldest, existing bar west of Mississippi.

Breckenridge has perfectly demonstrated its talent in combining with ease the diverse factors that lead to a very enjoyable night out. It offers its visitors a wide range of fun activities to choose from. So, whatever your pleasure is dining out, the theatre or bar hopping, you will have a perfect night out in Breckenridge

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