Breckenridge

Breckenridge may have gotten its start as a gold mining town, but now it’s known as a premier destination for people who’ve already made their own fortune. While 80% of the properties are second homes or overnight rentals, there are plenty of full-time residents who make this friendly and welcoming town their year-round home. Breck, as it’s called by locals, is the definition of small-town life—there’s one supermarket and three stop lights—but between outdoor sports, restaurants and bars, and the Breckenridge Brewery, there’s always something to do.