BRECKENRIDGE GHOST GUIDES PRESENTS

BRECKENRIDGE GHOST TOUR

BRECKONING: AN INTERACTIVE BRECKENRIDGE GHOST TOUR

THE GHOSTS HAVE STORIES. YOU DECIDE WHICH ONES YOU’LL HEAR.

Breckenridge has spent more than 160 years collecting stories. Some are historic. Some are mysterious. And a few apparently haven’t figured out they’re supposed to leave.

Breckoning is an interactive ghost tour through historic downtown Breckenridge. Along the way, your group helps decide how the story unfolds. Explore real local history, legendary hauntings and intriguing locations while choosing which clues your guide follows next.

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75–90
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APPROX.
1 MILE
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HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN
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FAMILY
FRIENDLY
ADULT $25
ADULT + EMF $30
KIDS $20
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12+ HAUNTED LOCATIONS

Historic places. Legendary stories.

YOU CHOOSE THE PATH

Your group’s decisions shape the tour.

REAL BRECKENRIDGE HISTORY

Mining history, boomtown characters and local legends.

LOCALLY OWNED

Created and operated here in Summit County.

MORE THAN A WALK THROUGH THE DARK

WHAT IS BRECKONING?

Breckoning is an interactive ghost tour through historic downtown Breckenridge, Colorado, created by Breckenridge Ghost Guides.

Unlike a traditional walking tour, Breckoning doesn’t follow the same story every night. At key moments, your guide presents clues connected to different locations, stories and chapters of Breckenridge’s haunted history.

Your group chooses what happens next.

Along the way, you’ll explore Breckenridge’s mining history, colorful characters, historic buildings, unexplained events and local legends.

Some stories are documented history. Others have been passed down through generations. And some sit somewhere uncomfortably in between.

We think that’s where things get interesting.

YOU AREN’T SIMPLY FOLLOWING A GHOST TOUR.
YOU’RE HELPING INVESTIGATE ONE.

SEE HOW THE TOUR WORKS
Mary and William Briggle House in Breckenridge, Colorado

The historic Briggle House in Breckenridge, Colorado

HOW DOES AN INTERACTIVE GHOST TOUR WORK?

Most ghost tours decide where you’re going before you arrive. Breckoning gives your group a say in what happens next.

Throughout the tour, your guide presents choices inspired by Breckenridge’s history, haunted locations and mysterious stories. Your group votes on which clue or path to follow.

What happens next? That’s up to you.

STEP 1

GET THE CLUES

Your guide presents two possibilities connected to Breckenridge’s history, hauntings and local legends.

STEP 2

MAKE YOUR CHOICE

The group votes on which lead to follow. Majority rules. The ghosts have no known voting rights.

STEP 3

FOLLOW THE STORY

Your choice determines which stop and story come next as the adventure unfolds.

SAME BRECKENRIDGE. DIFFERENT NIGHT. DIFFERENT STORY.

Your choices make every Breckoning a little different. Even we don’t know exactly how your night will unfold.

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THE STORIES BEHIND THE SPIRITS

REAL BRECKENRIDGE HISTORY. LEGENDARY HAUNTINGS.

Breckenridge was a mining town long before it became one of Colorado’s best-known mountain destinations. Gold discoveries brought prospectors to the area in 1859. The settlement that followed grew into a bustling community of miners, merchants, saloons, hotels and colorful characters.

More than a century and a half later, much of that history is still visible throughout downtown Breckenridge. Historic homes, commercial buildings and mining landmarks remain part of the community.

Then there are the stories that are harder to explain.

For generations, people have shared tales of unexplained footsteps, mysterious figures and strange sounds throughout Breckenridge. Some are well-known local legends. Others are connected to specific historic locations.

Breckoning brings those two worlds together: documented Breckenridge history and the haunted legends that refuse to stay buried.

THE HISTORY IS REAL.
THE HAUNTINGS? WE’LL LET YOU DECIDE.

Barney Ford House Museum in Breckenridge, Colorado

The Barney Ford house, one of the historic locations featured in Breckenridge’s haunted history.

PLACES WITH STORIES TO TELL

HAUNTED PLACES IN BRECKENRIDGE

Breckenridge’s historic downtown is filled with buildings and landmarks that have survived mining booms, economic busts, fires, floods and more than a few colorful residents.

Some have also collected stories that don’t fit quite as neatly into the history books.

Here are a few historic places and haunted legends you may encounter while exploring Breckenridge.

Mary and William Briggle House in Breckenridge, Colorado

HISTORIC HOME • LOCAL LEGEND

BRIGGLE HOUSE

Built during Breckenridge’s mining era, the Briggle House preserves a piece of the town’s Victorian past. Over the years, stories of unexplained activity have become part of the home’s local lore.

Historic Brown Hotel in Breckenridge, Colorado

HISTORIC HOTEL • HAUNTED LEGEND

THE BROWN HOTEL

One of Breckenridge’s historic lodging houses, the Brown has welcomed generations of travelers through its doors. Local ghost stories suggest not every guest was quite as committed to checking out.

Edwin Carter Museum in Breckenridge, Colorado

HISTORIC HOME • BRECKENRIDGE PIONEER

EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM

Naturalist Edwin Carter came to Breckenridge during the mining era but eventually traded prospecting for preserving Colorado’s wildlife. His historic home offers a glimpse into one of Breckenridge’s most fascinating characters.

Barney Ford House Museum in Breckenridge, Colorado

HISTORIC HOME • COLORADO HISTORY

BARNEY FORD HOUSE

Barney Ford escaped slavery and became a prominent Colorado businessman, civil rights leader and Breckenridge entrepreneur. His remarkable life adds a much bigger story to Breckenridge than gold, mining and ghost tales alone.

The Prospector on Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado

MAIN STREET • LOCAL GHOST LORE

THE PROSPECTOR

Along Breckenridge’s historic Main Street, the Prospector has become associated with stories of unusual encounters and unexplained activity—the kind of tales that tend to get more interesting after dark.

Side view of Historic gold dredge along the Blue River in Breckenridge, Colorado

GOLD MINING • BRECKENRIDGE HISTORY

THE DREDGES OF BRECKENRIDGE

Massive dredge boats once tore through the Blue River Valley in search of gold, permanently reshaping the landscape around Breckenridge. Their story is one of the most dramatic chapters of the town’s mining history.

WHO SHOULD ANSWER THE CALL?

WHO IS BRECKONING FOR?

You don’t need to be a paranormal investigator—or even believe in ghosts—to enjoy Breckoning.

If you like history, mysteries, unusual stories and exploring Breckenridge after dark, you’ll fit right in. There’s enough mystery for ghost-story fans and enough real Breckenridge history for the skeptics in the group.

FAMILIES

Spooky enough to be fun without becoming a haunted-house experience. Generally recommended for ages 10+.

COUPLES

Because dinner is great, but dinner followed by investigating dead people makes for a better story.

FRIENDS & GROUPS

Vote together, argue over clues and discover which member of your group absolutely should not make decisions in a horror movie.

HISTORY & GHOST FANS

Come for Breckenridge’s colorful past, its haunted legends—or preferably both.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

SPOOKY ENOUGH TO BE FUN. FRIENDLY ENOUGH FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Breckoning delivers plenty of mystery without turning your evening into a haunted-house attraction. You’ll get real Breckenridge history, legendary hauntings, humor and interactive storytelling—without actors jumping from behind buildings, chainsaws or fake blood.

You don’t need to believe in ghosts to have a good time. Bring your curiosity, your sense of humor and a family willing to explore historic Breckenridge after dark. We generally recommend the tour for ages 10 and older, but parents should use their own judgment.

  • SPOOKY, NOT SCARY

    Ghost stories and eerie legends without the haunted-house scares.

  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Interactive storytelling gives kids, teens and adults something to participate in together.

  • AGES 10+ RECOMMENDED

    Best suited for ages 10+ who enjoy spooky stories, history and a little mystery.

Ghost Graphic holding a Breckenridge Ghost Guide Trail map

NO CHAINSAWS. NO JUMP SCARES.
NO ACTORS CHASING YOU DOWN MAIN STREET.

Just great stories, real history and the occasional reason to look over your shoulder.

Handheld EMF reader used during Breckenridge Ghost Guides tours

WANT TO INVESTIGATE FOR YOURSELF?

ADD AN EMF READER TO YOUR ADVENTURE

Want to do more than listen for things that go bump in the night? Choose an Adult + EMF Reader ticket when booking your Breckoning experience and do a little investigating of your own.

EMF readers measure changes in electromagnetic fields. Paranormal investigators sometimes use them while exploring reportedly haunted locations, although unusual readings can have perfectly normal explanations.

During the tour, carry your reader and watch for changes along the way. Mysterious activity? Electrical interference? Breckenridge being Breckenridge? You decide.

INVESTIGATE ALONG THE WAY

Check readings as you explore reportedly haunted locations.

WATCH FOR THE UNEXPECTED

Watch for changes as the stories—and locations—change.

YOU DECIDE WHAT IT MEANS

Interesting reading? Electrical interference? Something else? That’s part of the fun.

UPGRADE YOUR ADULT TICKET FOR JUST $5
Select the Adult + EMF Reader ticket when booking your tour.

Ghost detection abilities not scientifically guaranteed. Excellent excuse for staring suspiciously at blinking lights.

PLAN YOUR HAUNTING

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR TOUR

Mountain weather, historic streets and ghosts with questionable schedules—here’s what you need to know before heading out.

75-90 MINUTES

Most tours last approximately 75–90 minutes, depending on your group’s choices.

APPROX. 1 MILE

Explore historic downtown Breckenridge on foot.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

Your adventure takes place among Breckenridge’s historic streets, buildings and landmarks.

ADULTS $25 • KIDS $20

Straightforward pricing with no mysterious fees appearing from beyond the grave.

AGE 10+ RECOMMENDED

Family friendly, with enough mystery to keep things interesting.

MOUNTAIN WEATHER

Tours generally run in rain, snow and typical Breckenridge weather. Dress accordingly and watch for updates if severe conditions affect your tour.

BEFORE YOU GO

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes before your scheduled tour time so your group is ready to head out on time.  We have a few photo op props before we begin.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Breckenridge temperatures can change quickly after sunset, so layers are always a good idea—even when the afternoon feels warm.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the adventure. Please keep them leashed and remember that not every ghost has been properly socialized.  Dogs shouldn’t distract or bother other guests.

WHAT IS THE WALK LIKE?

The tour covers approximately one mile through historic downtown Breckenridge, primarily along public streets and sidewalks. Expect a few small elevation changes along the way.

DRESS FOR BRECKENRIDGE. WE’LL HANDLE THE GHOSTS.

Comfortable shoes, mountain-ready layers and a little curiosity are really all you need.

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WHERE THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

FIND YOUR GHOST GUIDE

Your Breckoning adventure begins in historic downtown Breckenridge, just one block east of Main Street.

Tours meet at the Summit County Clerk & Recorder’s Office at 208 Lincoln Ave., Breckenridge, CO.

Look for your Breckenridge Ghost Guides guide near the stairs on the SOUTH SIDE of the building.

MEETING LOCATION

Summit County Clerk & Recorder’s Office
208 Lincoln Ave.
Breckenridge, CO 80424

Meet near the stairs on the SOUTH SIDE of the building.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes before your scheduled tour time so your group is ready to head out on time.

GET DIRECTIONS

Already downtown? The meeting location is just one block east of Main Street on Lincoln Avenue.

BEFORE YOU SUMMON US

QUESTIONS FROM THE LIVING

Ghost tours tend to raise questions. Here are answers to a few of the ones we hear most often. Still curious? Visit our FAQ page for even more answers before your Breckoning.

Breckoning typically lasts 75–90 minutes, depending on your group’s choices and how the night’s stories unfold. Expect approximately one mile of walking through historic downtown Breckenridge.

Yes. Breckoning is spooky and mysterious without becoming a haunted-house experience. There are no jump scares, chainsaws or actors hiding around corners. We generally recommend the tour for ages 10 and older, but parents should use their own judgment.

At key points, your guide presents clues and choices about where the investigation should go next. Your group votes, and those decisions help shape the route and stories you’ll experience.

Majority rules. The ghosts have not yet requested representation.

Not even a little. Skeptics, believers and the aggressively undecided are all welcome. Breckoning combines documented Breckenridge history, local legends, reported paranormal experiences and interactive storytelling. What you believe when the tour ends is entirely up to you.

Generally, yes. This is Breckenridge, and mountain weather is part of the adventure. Dress appropriately for the conditions and watch for communications from Breckenridge Ghost Guides if severe weather affects your tour.

You don’t need one, but you can add an EMF reader to your tour for $5 if you’d like to investigate along the way. EMF readers measure changes in electromagnetic fields and are sometimes used by paranormal investigators.

Strange reading? Electrical interference? Ghost with unfinished business? You decide.

Yes. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended because tour capacity is limited. Booking ahead gives you the best chance of getting the date and time you want.

Still have questions for the living? Visit our FAQ page or call/text us at 970.457.3737 and we’ll help—assuming we’re not currently talking to the dead.

THE GHOSTS ARE WAITING

READY FOR YOUR BRECKONING?

You’ve heard the stories. You’ve seen the places. Now there’s only one question left: which path will you choose?

Book Breckoning and experience real Breckenridge history, legendary hauntings and an adventure your group helps shape.

◷
75–90
MINUTES
♟
APPROX.
1 MILE
⌖
HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN
♟
FAMILY
FRIENDLY
ADULTS $25  •   ADULT + EMF $30  •   KIDS $20

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

CHOOSE YOUR DATE AND TIME

Select your date, choose your time and add an optional EMF reader if you’d like to investigate along the way.

Breckoning: A Breckenridge Ghost Tour

$20.00 for Kids (7-17 yrs old) & $25.00 for Adults

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QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING?

Call or text 970.457.3737 and we’ll help you out.

Your Breckoning awaits. We’ll see you after dark.