Activities

Local Activities & Websites interest

Activity Information:

FREE SHUTTLE service from our Lodges!!
Ride the Summit Stage from outside our door for free transportation to the slopes or make the short 15-minute drive to Keystone or Copper Mountain.

Favorites Places in Summit County Area

Silverthorne, "the gateway to Summit County", is only about a one-hour drive from Denver. Silverthorne's proximity to both Summer and Winter activities make Silverthorne an ideal place to visit. Summit County's four world-class ski resorts are all within 10 minutes of Silverthorne. Silverthorne's newly completed 62,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center offers plenty of indoor recreation for both residents and visitors alike Silverthorne's central Summit County location is what makes our Lodges the BEST!

Winter in Summit County

Everyone's dream 6 First Class Ski Areas within only 30 miles of Summit Peaks Lodge:

Skiing at the resorts near Summit Peaks
  • Vail - 29 miles
  • Keystone - 7 miles
  • Copper Mountain - 12 miles
  • Breckenridge - 12 miles
  • Arapahoe Basin - 9 miles
  • Loveland - 14 miles
  • Beaver Creek - 30 miles

Fishing/Hiking/Biking/Rafting:

Rafting down the Colorado River

Fly Fishing and boating

Right out our back door is some of the finest HIKING in Colorado in the Gore Range of the White Mountain Forest. At the end of Ryan Gulch Road is the trailhead for Buffalo Mountain, over 13,000 ft., where you are apt to see deer and big horn sheep on your hike. Rent bikes at Blue Valley Ski & Bike Rentals - call 970-468-0400!

There is FISHING from boats for bass and blue gills on the Dillon Reservoir with rentals at the Marina, or FLY FISHING on Blue River with Cutthroat Anglers call Trapper at 888-876-8818 and hire one of their numerous guides (BIG TROUT).

For FISHING, or GUIDED trips in the wilderness, contact Arkansas Valley Adventures at 800-370-0581, conveniently located in Keystone, just down the road. Contact them for awesome HORSEBACK RIDING, too.

Action packed thrills are available by RAFTING with Whitewater Rafting, LLC - it's awesome. Voted "Best Rafting Company" for 3 years straight by the locals. Contact them at 800-993-7238 or 970-945-8477 or e-mail them at WhitewaterRafting@juno.com for rates and directions to the Glenwood Springs location. You can also check their website: www.Coloradowhitewaterrafting.com.
Really great folks and a great outfitter.

Dillon Marina

Lake DillonThe Dillon Town Center is home to many Summit County businesses. It provides services, dining and entertainment opportunities within walking distance from Lake Dillon. Enjoy the vistas, fresh air and pocket parks while taking scenic walks, in-line skating or bike rides along the more than 25 miles of paved recreation path that circles the lake. Call Dillon Marina and rent a motor or sailing yacht! 970-468-5100.

Golf!

Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks - Silverthorne, Colorado
Just a few minutes from Summit Peaks Lodges is the home of the #1 mountain golf course in Colorado, the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks. Fortunately, elk, osprey, moose and eagles make for a quiet gallery. Call:970.262.3636.

Golf at the Raven in Silverthorne colorado

Shopping Ideas:

For great shopping values visit the Dillon/Silverthorne Factory Outlet Stores
Toll Free: 1-866-746-7686

Escape a little at the Silverthorne Factory Stores. Nowhere else will you find this impressive selection of name-brand outlets in such a unique setting.

Here's a list of some of the stores: Bass, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Gap Kids, OshKosh B Gosh, Great Outdoor Clothes, Izod, Liz Clairborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Easy Spirit, Nike, Haggar, J. Crew, Pendleton, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pac Sun, Timberland, Claire's Boutique, Zales, Le Creuset, Pfaltzgraff, Welcome Home, Harry and David, and many, many more!

Breckenridge

An historic quaint village known for fabulous skiing in the winter and lush green mountains in the summer is just a bit down the road.

Event Center

Silverthorne Pavillion and Center Events
 

  1. Parks - Park Rentals SILVERTHORNE PARK RENTAL POLICIES Call 970-262-7370 for reservations
  2. Silverthorne Rec Center Pools and Much more Fax: 970-468-8158 Phone: 970-262-7370
RESTAURANTS GALORE OF ALL TYPES:

Some of the favorites of our family are Silverthorne 1 mile from Lodges!-The Mint (cook your own steaks), Mountain Lyon Cafe, Dam Brewery and Blue Spruce Inn.

  • The Mint Steakhouse - 347 Blue River Pkwy. - 970-468-5247
  • Mountain Lyon Café - 381 Blue River Pkwy.- 970-262-6229
  • Dam Brewery - Great Burgers! - 970-262.7777
  • Murphy’s Food and Spirits - 501 Blue River Pkwy.- 970-468-2457
  • Blue Moon Baking Company - 249 Summit Place- 970-468-1472
  • Old Chicago - 560 Silverthorne Lane- 970-468-2882
  • Quizno’s - 191 Blue River Pkwy- 970-468-6067
  • Steaming Bean - 286 Summit Place- 970-468-0464
  • Subway - 280 Summit Place- 970-468-2304
  • Sunshine Café - Summit Place- 970-468-6663
  • Village Inn - 531 Silverthorne Lane- 970-468-1331
  • Breckenridge - Bubba Gump Shrimp Company 970-547-9000
  • Dillon- The Arapahoe Cafe -3 miles from the Lodge and a MUST!
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese - 190 Meraly Way- 970-468-6888

 

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