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Denver to Breckenridge Drive With Kids

Breckenridge is close enough for a day trip on paper, but I-70 traffic and mountain weather decide how the drive really goes. One good leg-stretch in Georgetown or Frisco keeps everyone happier than pushing straight through.

The drive

Distance
86 miles from downtown Denver
Typical drive time
About 1.5 hours from the city

Measured from downtown Denver, as stated by the official source listed at the bottom of this page. Traffic, weather and stops with kids add time, so plan for a longer day than the map shows.

Kid-friendly stops on the way

Each stop was checked on its own official site. Open it before you go for current hours, prices and any closures.

  1. Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park

    Georgetown and Silver Plume, CO

    A historic narrow gauge railroad and mining park just off I-70, with train rides, a silver mine tour and gold panning.

    Official site

  2. Frisco Historic Park & Museum

    Frisco, CO

    A free downtown park of original historic buildings, including a schoolhouse museum.

    Official site

  3. High Line Railroad Park

    Breckenridge, CO

    A railroad park and playground in town that displays Engine No. 9, one of the few remaining narrow gauge locomotives.

    Official site

  4. Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum

    Breckenridge, CO

    A small museum inside the town welcome center with an overview of Breckenridge history.

    Official site

Need more ideas before you leave? Browse things to do with kids in Denver or plan a different route.

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Three things to plan before you leave

  • Colorado's Traction Law applies on I-70 from Morrison to Dotsero every year from September 1 through May 31, and any time conditions require, so check your tires before you leave.
  • Fuel up and use restrooms before the climb into the mountains.
  • Plan one real break around Georgetown or Frisco instead of several quick ones.

Checked against: Breckenridge Ski Resort: getting here, GoBreck: Denver to Breckenridge, CDOT: Traction Law (checked )

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Plan the Denver to Breckenridge family drive with kid-friendly stops in Georgetown, Frisco and Breckenridge, plus winter road advice.

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