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Silverthorne

Silverthorne Shines with Community

If you haven’t ever exited off I-70 at mile marker 203 for Silverthorne and Dillon then you are missing a bustling new scene filled with adventures in food, shopping, outdoor adventure and art. The Town of Silverthorne has been going through quite the revitalization which is now taking shape as a basecamp for adventure in the Rocky Mountains. The up-and-coming town not only offers summer hiking, biking and watersports, but also has a bustling arts, culture and dining scene to satisfy anyone’s interests. Over the years a variety of exciting developments have opened:

• The Pad, a unique boutique hotel/hostel constructed from shipping containers (and the first Colorado-based lodging company to attain B Corporation certification); the welcoming lobby features the A-BAR and a fantastic outdoor patio right on the Bike Path. • Hotel Indigo, the first IHG Hotel & Resort in a ski resort area and Hotel Indigo is also home to Kucu Tequila Bistro • Summit County’s first food hall – Bluebird Market – providing local and Denver-based favorites from tacos, burgers and crepes, to ice cream and cocktails. • Angry James was Silverthorne’s second brewery and is central to the towns new walkable center while Baker’s Brewery has been in operation for many years now. • Take a walk along the river with coffee and a treat from Red

Buffalo or grab a heartier breakfast at Enza’s Deli. Manga at Sauce on the Blue for Lunch or Dinner. Their outdoor seating area and private yurts are lovely.

Outdoors:

Only minutes away from rafting and kayaking, fishing, hunting, bike trails, parks and hiking, Silverthorne delivers magnetic natural beauty and limitless adventures.

• Hikes for all ability levels, including: Willow Falls, an 8.7mile trek in the Eagles Nest Wilderness with the handsome reward of scenic waterfalls along the route; Buffalo Mountain, a strenuous 5.5-mile loop starting at Lily Pad Lake

Trailhead; Lily Pad Lake, an easy, family-friendly 3.2-mile hike from the Lily Pad Lake Trailhead • Bike Trails for everyone, including: The 3.5-mile Blue

River Trail paved path that meanders through the Town of

Silverthorne alongside the Blue River, perfect for any skill level; the Salt Lick Trails in downtown Silverthorne that are perfect for beginner to moderate mountain bikers; and the 31-mile round-trip route climb from Silverthorne to Ute

Pass for road bikers. • On the Water: Stand-up paddle boarding rentals at North

Pond Park; Green Mountain Reservoir and Lake Dillon are popular boating destinations; The Blue River offers gentle stretches for scenic rafting and great fly-fishing; and Gore

Canyon’s rapids attract more intrepid boaters. • The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks is among the best mountain courses in Colorado. The challenging course was designed by Tom Lehman and Hurdzan/Fry and features lush rolling fairways and immaculate greens set amidst pine and aspen forests and snow-capped peaks.

Many of the summer activities extend in the fall season, you don’t have to go far to get mountain adventures and prime leaf peeping via a staycation in Silverthorne. In the shoulder season, Green Mountain Reservoir has beautiful campsites that offer a great starting point for fall leaf peeping. Before things get muddy, check out the mountain biking mentioned above. In addition, fall fishing is popular in Silverthorne. Book your flyfishing trip with Cutthroat Angler or Colorado Angler.

After a day outdoors, there is plenty else to do as art and adventure can be found around every corner in Silverthorne. The Town of Silverthorne hosts First Friday events where residents and visitors alike gather to celebrate arts, food, music and fun. These community events take place on the first Friday of each month and showcase the community’s talented makers, artisans and performers.

You can also enjoy a show from the Lake Dillon Theatre Company at the state-of-the-art Silverthorne Performing Arts Center. The company is hosting a variety of shows throughout the summer, fall and into winter. A Sunday Art Stroll takes place on select Sundays in the summers. During these events, enjoy a stroll along the Blue River trail from noon to 3 p.m. where you can experience pop-up artists and musicians while taking in the sounds and sights of the Blue River.

If a Sunday Art Stroll isn’t being held, take an art walk around town to see the various public art displays. Don’t miss the fox mural outside the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center or Silverthorne’s newest mural at Rainbow Park, which celebrates the community and our state’s connection to water.

Kids love the Playground and Skateboard Park next to the town’s recreation center. Work out and find community through many of their daily programs. Down the street you will find the Outlets at Silverthorne with a plethora of name brand shops as well as dining options.

This town was once a pass-through community but with great forethought the town has crafted an exceptional community for residents and visitors to enjoy year-round.

The Art Spot Fun to be Had at the Pad