9 Reasons This Small Colorado Town Should Be Next on Your 2019 Travel To-Do List

Speaking of food, one of the best things about Breckenridge is that it's almost completely devoid of chain restaurants. Only Subway sneaked in. And don't worry — there's a Starbucks, if that's something you can't live without (but seriously, try the excellent local coffee shops).

For the budget-conscious, plan to eat early. Especially in the Summer, Breck restaurants have fantastic happy hour food and drink menus. My personal favorites are Briar Rose, which has terrific deals in its bar area during happy hour, Breckenridge Tap House for tacos and craft beer, Giampetro Pizza for — you guessed it — pizza, Ember for date night, and Mi Casa for margaritas and cheese dip.