Breckenridge, Colorado: The Best Ski Resort Near Texas
A Mountain Escape, Just a 2-Hour Flight From Texas
Breckenridge is known for its world-class skiing, lively apres-ski scenes, and family-friendly Winter fun. This charming mountain town is one of the most popular in the United States, and for good reason too! Because Breckenridge is just a short and scenic 2 hour drive from the Denver Airport (DIA), Texans frequently visit at all times of the year. DIA offers many direct flights from larger Texas airports such as Dallas, Houston, and Austin, making this vacation location a real hot spot.
Home to over 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, five resort peaks, and North America’s highest chair lift, Breckenridge offers both first-timers and seasoned skiers something exciting. For those who don’t wish to race down the mountain, this mountain town offers visitors a lively town full of bars, restaurants, shopping, and plenty of other activities.
Breckenridge, Colorado, Lodging
The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 at Breckenridge resort seamlessly blends mountain design with modern luxury, making it a favorite for guests visiting Colorado from Texas. Each room is designed with the guest in mind to create the ultimate alpine stay. Using the outdoor environment as inspiration, the Grand Colorado features rich natural materials like stone fireplaces and large windows to ensure each stay is just as memorable as the next.
Plan your Breckenridge vacation today with Breckenridge’s most exciting and inviting resort.
Getting to Breckenridge from Texas
Being (almost) neighbors, many visitors opt for the scenic drive from Northwest Texas to Colorado. Our more southern visitors can find ease in their travels through direct flights to Denver airport from larger cities like Dallas, Austin, Houston, or San Antonio. From the airport, travelers can choose from various transportation methods to reach Breckenridge.
There are several local shuttle services that conveniently provide transportation to the Grand Colorado on Peak 8. Guests can choose between Summit Express, Peak One Express, Epic Mountain Express, Summit Black Car. Each company offers similar services wither 14-passenger shared or private shuttles. Click here to read more about shuttle services and receive a discount! Alternatively, travelers can rent a car from DEN, with the drive to Breckenridge taking about two hours via I-70 and Highway 9.
For those seeking a closer airport, Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is about 60 miles west of Breckenridge, though flight options from Texas may be more limited. Once in Breckenridge, our town offers free public transportation through services like Breck Free Ride and Summit Stage, making it easy to navigate without a car.
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