OTHER CITIES NEAR THIS AREA: Alma, Aspen, Avon, Bachelor Gulch, Bailey, Basalt, Beaver Creek, Beulah, Black Hawk, Boulder, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs, Vail Village
Silverthorne Vacation Rentals Area Information
Being the most populous town in Summit County, Colorado, Silverthorne is famous for its many Outlet malls. Tucked up high in the mountains, this place of amazing scenic beauty is home to ski areas and is the heart of transport by road to many ski resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek.Spring and autumn find a plethora of golfers and fly fishermen competing for game, helping the Blue River Restoration Project at the same time. Biking, hiking and camping in the wilderness of Colorado are must-do activities for any thrill-seekers. Water-lovers find white-water rafting and kayaking like never before, in the wild torrents of the Blue River and the Colorado River. Boating in the Dillon Reservoir and rafting are family activities here. The staggering colors of the leaves, watching the aspens shed them, the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains and walking across the stream of leaves blowing the crisp air would be a good, relaxing experience for nature-lovers.
Winter brings throngs of people here for snow-sporting; skiing, snow-boarding and snowmobiling in the 7 nearby ski areas attract a load of people from different parts of the countries. Historic places, ghost towns, dinosaur parks, museums, ruins and ancient Hopi lands are strewn across the landscape of this town.
Other remarkable places in this town include the old Dillon Inn missing an “R” of “BAR” for which it has gained reputation, apart from wall paintings of Charles Russell and Frederick Remington. Lodging features an array of inns and motels at affordable rates, since most people use this place as a base to get to ski resorts. Dining includes the local specialty restaurants like Smiling Moose Deli, Village Inn aside from America’s own McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Burger King.
Shopping and the associated “window-shopping” is mainly for which Silverthorne is famous for; an A-Z of outlets and surplus stores are present in this small town. Right from casual clothes to designer wear to cosmetics and jewelry, everything is present right in front of the ardent shopper.
Places of interest include the Summit Activities Center, the center of all recreational activities like jeep riding, hiking and hot-air ballooning, the Silverthorne Skate Park, the Nordic Center for skiing and winter sports, the Chamber of Commerce acting as an advocate for all local businesses and the Eagle Nest Wilderness.
Silverthorne is a peaceful place, which offers a high quality of life due to the unique alpine environment and ample outdoor activities with a lot of shopping associated.