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Sunny Days, Cool Nights: Autumn in Silverthorne

Situtated in Summit County — often called Colorado's Playground — Silverthorne's Blue Riverside location offers fun for fishers, hikers, picnickers and much more.

Sustainability Activity

Travel Like a Local

Give time to Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, which leverages the power of volunteers to make sure the National Forest enjoyed by millions of people each year are not negatively impacted by their popularity.

Day 1

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Hike Angler Mountain Trail

The Angler Mountain Trail offers spectacular views of the Gore Range and Silverthorne. There are numerous colorful wildflowers in July. The trail passes…

lunch

Mountain Lyon Cafe

Mountain Lyon Cafe serves hearty helpings for breakfast or lunch at an affordable price. A selection of omelets to chicken fried steak to breakfast…

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Outlets at Silverthorne

Offering a distinctive shopping experience in a beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. Save 30–70% on our collection of name-brand stores such as Williams-Sonoma,…

dinner

Sauce on the Blue

With an old world influenced style, our menu offers a complete selection of Italian dishes to satisfy your palette. From classic favorites like Spaghetti…

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Theatre SilCo.

Home of the Lake Dillon Theatre Company. Intimate professional theater, including live productions, educational workshops, cabaret series, Sunset at…

lodging

Quality Inn & Suites Summit County

Quality Inn and Suites, Summit County is located approximately one hour west of Denver in the majestic Rocky Mountains and is known as "Colorado's Playground"…

Day 2

breakfast

Red Buffalo Cafe

Hand crafted drinks at 8750 feet. Gourmet coffee, chai, tea and breakfast burritos.

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Cutthroat Anglers

Cutthroat Anglers is Colorado's premier fly fishing shop. Silverthorne CO. World-class rivers and lakes. 

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Picnic at Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park is a 7-acre park located on Rainbow Drive. It features a skateboard park, a multi-purpose recreation field, tennis courts, sand volleyball…

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Fly-Fishing on the Lower Blue River

The most famed Colorado fly-fishing stretch of the Blue is the tail water below Lake Dillon.

dinner

Fiesta Jalisco

There's a reason why there are Fiesta Jalisco restaurants from Avon to the mountains beyond the Front Range — not only do we provide authentic Mexican…

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Stroll the Blue River Trail

Silverthorne's Blue River Trail is a hard surface paved trail that provides a great way to experience the Blue River and its scenic surroundings.

lodging

Quality Inn & Suites Summit County

Quality Inn and Suites, Summit County is located approximately one hour west of Denver in the majestic Rocky Mountains and is known as "Colorado's Playground"…

Day 3

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Blue Moon Bakery

Breakfast, lunch, cakes, cookies, desserts and more.

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Lake Dillon Bike Rentals

Renting bikes since 1990, they have become a mainstay for visitors coming to Summit County.

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Pug Ryan's Steak House Brewery

From our award-winning brewery to Summit County's favorite brewpub you'll find everything you want in this classic Colorado restaurant. Excellent food,…

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Silverthorne Recreation Center Aquatics

The aquatics area hosts many different pools and amenities for people of all ages and interests. You may want to bring your family in for a fun day…

dinner

The Historic Mint

Veteran steakhouse with a relaxed vibe features grill-it-yourself steaks, seafood & a full bar.

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The Sports Buffet

A simulated sports facility for athletic play. 5 individual turf rooms with large-screen, fully immersive, interactive high-definition simulators to…

lodging

Quality Inn & Suites Summit County

Quality Inn and Suites, Summit County is located approximately one hour west of Denver in the majestic Rocky Mountains and is known as "Colorado's Playground"…