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The small town of Breckenridge, Colorado, is quickly becoming a year-round family vacation destination, because it offers a variety of activities for the whole family, most of which are based in the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Kids will love the walking tour of the old Victorian-era mining ruins, followed by a campfire with cowboy storytelling. Breckenridge's history is right out of the Wild West, so budding outlaws or sheriffs will love learning about the small town.

Parents can plan a small trip of their own to the nearby wine country. Colorado may not be as famous an area for vineyards as California, but tasting these local delights will have travelers reconsidering their preconceived notions about the beverage.

In the winter, the small town turns into a hub of winter sports activities. Adventure travelers will find plenty to entertain them in the area around Breckenridge both in and out of season. The Breckenridge Ski Resort offers snowboarding, skiing and tubing during the winter, but summer travelers will also find nearby excursions for horseback riding, kayaking and river rafting.

That said, the area is most popular during the winter season. Families looking for an affordable vacation may want to look into booking some of the nearby all-inclusive resorts at out-of-season prices, confident in the fact that summer and fall in Colorado offer plenty to do as well.