Breckenridge is the place to shop in Summit County, with a variety of shops and galleries in the historic buildings along Main Street.
For vintage snowboards, ski art, ski sweaters, and ski-themed home decor, check out Vintage Snow, 226 S. Main St. (tel. 970/453-2447). Original Western paintings and bronzes, plus historic Navajo weavings and cowboy and Indian collectibles, can be found at Paint Horse Gallery, 226 S. Main St. (tel. 970/453-6813). A cooperative managed by the Summit Arts Council, Hamlet's, 306 S. Main St. (tel. 970/453-8033), is a fine bookstore in an old Victorian. If you're in the market for a unique hat -- including some really hilarious ones -- try the Breckenridge Hat Company, 411 S. Main St. (tel. 970/453-2737). The Silverthorne Factory Stores (tel. 970/468-9440) has about 80 outlet shops -- from fashion and athletic wear to home accessories; take I-70 to exit 205. For all your outdoor gear needs, Mountain Outfitters, 112 S. Ridge St. (tel. 970/453-2201; www.mtnoutfitters.com), is the place.
