Photogenic Places in Breckenridge

2 places · Ranked by scenic score

An old mine structure sits under restoration on a dirt hillside, surrounded by timber scaffolding, scattered lumber, and a yellow construction loader. Tall pine trees and a bright, cloud-filled sky frame the rugged mountain setting.

Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge Historic Main Street

A well-preserved Victorian mining town main street lined with colorful 1880s-era buildings, now housing shops and restaurants. The Tenmile Range rises dramatically behind the town, creating a classic mountain town composition. The street is part of the Breckenridge Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

blue hoursummer · fall

A wide panorama from Boreas Pass Road shows a dirt turnout beside a few parked vehicles and the restored Section House, with a sweeping valley opening between green, treeless hills under a partly cloudy morning sky. The scene feels high alpine and historic, with distant ridgelines fading into the horizon.

Photogenic

Breckenridge, CO

Boreas Pass Road

A historic narrow-gauge railroad route climbing to 11,481 feet on the Continental Divide between Breckenridge and Como. The road passes through extensive groves of aspen and bristlecone pine, with expansive views of the Tenmile Range and South Park. The restored Section House at the summit provides a historic focal point.

morningsummer · fall