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As we drive into the quaint skiing village of Breckenridge, Colorado, we are greeted by a banner announcing the 2009 International Snow Sculpture Championships.
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A view of the quaint shops along Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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A couple of horses ready to give visitors a scenic carriage ride in Breckenridge.
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A family greets the horses prior to taking a carriage ride through the village.
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The carriage begins it's scenic ride through the village of Breckenridge, Colorado.
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The Motherload Tavern on Main street in Breckenridge, Colorado where we had dinner. They serve a very robust home style meal with very reasonable prices.
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How true indeed!
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In addition to the quaint shops, art and photo galleries, Breckenridge also has it's "Far out" stores, such as this "Space Cowboy" shop.
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The window sign for the "Space Cowboy" shop.
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This mural greets the customers as they climb the stairs to the "Space Cowboy" shop on the second floor.
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To satisfy that sweet tooth in Breckenridge, one just needs to look for this huge Teddy Bear sitting outside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory down a small alley off of Main St.
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The huge Teddy Bear greeting visitors outside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
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A bronze statue of two pack mules entitled: "A Friend to Lean On" by Robin J. Laws situated along Main St. in Breckenridge.
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A bronze statue of two pack mules entitled: "A Friend to Lean On" by Robin J. Laws situated along Main St. in Breckenridge.
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Joe R. standing by the snow sculpture for Budweiser, the main sponsor of the International Snow Sculpture Championships. (Photo by Joe A.)
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Cathy standing by the snow sculpture for Budweiser, the main sponsor of the International Snow Sculpture Championships. (Photo by Joe A.)
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The snow-covered Blue River just west of Main St. in Breckenridge. (Photo by Joe A.)
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Cathy and Joe A. standing on the walk bridge over the Blue River and leading to the Riverwalk Park, the site of the International Snow Sculpture Championships.
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A view looking north of the snow sculpture displays along the Riverwalk Center.
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The crowd viewing the snow sculptures along Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge.
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Yes, we still have real cowboys in Colorado!
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Cathy and Joe A. about to view one of the sculptures.
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The People's Choice Award went to this entry from USA, Alaska: "Alaska Viewmaster Trailer".
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USA, Alaska: "Alaska Viewmaster Trailer", the People's Choice Award winner.
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