7 days in Phoenix & Breckenridge Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Change things up with a short trip to Taliesin West in Scottsdale (about 40 minutes away). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, take a stroll through Old Town Scottsdale, take an in-depth tour of Heard Museum, and get to know the resident critters at Phoenix Zoo.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Phoenix trip maker tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Phoenix. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in January, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Breckenridge.

Founded in 1859 as part of the Gold Rush in the Rockies, Breckenridge boasts a main street lined with colorful wooden storefronts housing cafes and shops, giving the effect of a thriving western town from the 19th century.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Breckenridge: Vail Mountain Resort (in Vail) and Beaver Creek Ski Area (in Beaver Creek). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Main Street, glide through natural beauty at French Gulch, fly down the slopes at Blue River Sports, and walk around Frisco Adventure Park.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Breckenridge tour planning app.

Traveling by flight from Phoenix to Breckenridge takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Phoenix in January: high temperatures in Breckenridge hover around 25°F and lows are around 14°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.