Local's Guide to Summit County
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, great beer and super fun atmosphere! Get the chicken fried chicken ... divine!
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dillon Dam Brewery
100 Little Dam StGood food, great beer and super fun atmosphere! Get the chicken fried chicken ... divine!
Brand new music venue here in Frisco, it is Summit County's version of Aspen's Belly Up. Great bands come here to play in this intimate setting that maxes out at about 700. Check out their website to see who is playing!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 Mile Music Hall
710 Main StBrand new music venue here in Frisco, it is Summit County's version of Aspen's Belly Up. Great bands come here to play in this intimate setting that maxes out at about 700. Check out their website to see who is playing!
Newest local brewpub, these guys are already winning awards. Not much there in the way of food, but the beer and atmosphere is outstanding. Great patio with fire pits where you can take your pup. Get tasters to see which beer you like best! (No wine or mixed drinks, fair warning).
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angry James Brewery
421 Adams AveNewest local brewpub, these guys are already winning awards. Not much there in the way of food, but the beer and atmosphere is outstanding. Great patio with fire pits where you can take your pup. Get tasters to see which beer you like best! (No wine or mixed drinks, fair warning).
Frequent live music, great tap beer, and good food open late!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bakers' Brewery
531 Silverthorne LnFrequent live music, great tap beer, and good food open late!
Summer's only, the Tiki Bar is a local's favorite! Overlooking the Dillon marina, the views are mesmerizing! Dog friendly patio.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pug Ryan's Tiki Bar
150 Marina DrSummer's only, the Tiki Bar is a local's favorite! Overlooking the Dillon marina, the views are mesmerizing! Dog friendly patio.
Food Scene
My favorite local restaurant! Some of the best food in the area - great BBQ, trout, burgers, and breakfasts! Check out the Pub Down Under (downstairs) for nightly specials including Taco Tuesday, Thursday ribs, and Saturday night BBQ platter for a great deal.
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arapahoe Cafe & Pub
626 Lake Dillon DriveMy favorite local restaurant! Some of the best food in the area - great BBQ, trout, burgers, and breakfasts! Check out the Pub Down Under (downstairs) for nightly specials including Taco Tuesday, Thursday ribs, and Saturday night BBQ platter for a great deal.
One of the gems in the area - great for special occasion dinners. Price fix multi-course meal capped off with dessert by a giant rock fireplace - divine!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keystone Ranch
1437 Co Rd 150One of the gems in the area - great for special occasion dinners. Price fix multi-course meal capped off with dessert by a giant rock fireplace - divine!
Another gem of a multi-course price fix menu in a charming old lodge. Classic Colorado dining at it's finest.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ski Tip Lodge
764 Montezuma RdAnother gem of a multi-course price fix menu in a charming old lodge. Classic Colorado dining at it's finest.
Excellent coffee, charming atmosphere right on the Blue River, wifi, live music sometimes - great place to chill . . . frequent local musicians.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Buffalo Coffee
358 Blue River PkwyExcellent coffee, charming atmosphere right on the Blue River, wifi, live music sometimes - great place to chill . . . frequent local musicians.
Great Italian, sophisticated atmosphere, bottomless mimosas on Sundays, and sometimes live music!
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sauce on the Blue
358 Blue River PkwyGreat Italian, sophisticated atmosphere, bottomless mimosas on Sundays, and sometimes live music!
SUPER fun place to meet up with friends, and locals after hitting the trails or slopes! Brats, sausages, and Ruben's plus pretzels and a fabulous selection of European, mostly German, beers! Frequently feature live music.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prosit
313 Main StSUPER fun place to meet up with friends, and locals after hitting the trails or slopes! Brats, sausages, and Ruben's plus pretzels and a fabulous selection of European, mostly German, beers! Frequently feature live music.
Giampietro Pasta & Pizzeria
100 N Main StKnown for their awesome preparation of trout (almondine is my favorite), and other terrific dishes including gyro's and burgers. Nice patio if the weather is good.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silverheels Bar & Grill
603 Main StKnown for their awesome preparation of trout (almondine is my favorite), and other terrific dishes including gyro's and burgers. Nice patio if the weather is good.
My favorite local place to get breakfast - mimosa's and bloody mary's, pancakes, homemade muffins, great huevos, killer breakfast burritos and my favorite chicken fried steak. You won't leave hungry!
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunshine Café
250 Summit PlMy favorite local place to get breakfast - mimosa's and bloody mary's, pancakes, homemade muffins, great huevos, killer breakfast burritos and my favorite chicken fried steak. You won't leave hungry!
Great pho, delicious stir fry, bobo's, dumplings and more! Tap beer and full bar, the hot soup is perfect after a cold day out skiing.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phở Bay II
270 Summit PlGreat pho, delicious stir fry, bobo's, dumplings and more! Tap beer and full bar, the hot soup is perfect after a cold day out skiing.
A true brewery, Pug Ryan's offers great happy hour daily, my favorites are the chicken wings and ahi tuna tacos. Dog friendly summer beer garden on the grass. Dinners are great too, and you can bring back a 6-pack of beer or a growler to enjoy later.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pug Ryan's Brewery
104 Village PlA true brewery, Pug Ryan's offers great happy hour daily, my favorites are the chicken wings and ahi tuna tacos. Dog friendly summer beer garden on the grass. Dinners are great too, and you can bring back a 6-pack of beer or a growler to enjoy later.
Fantastic pizza and meatball subs - and they deliver! Definitely the best in the area for your pizza fix.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Windy City Pizza Silverthorne
191 Blue River ParkwayFantastic pizza and meatball subs - and they deliver! Definitely the best in the area for your pizza fix.
Parks & Nature
Great for sledding and snowball fights in the winter, a great kids playground all year, and a skateboard park in the summer/fall. Next to the Silverthorne Recreation Center.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbow Park
430 Rainbow DrGreat for sledding and snowball fights in the winter, a great kids playground all year, and a skateboard park in the summer/fall. Next to the Silverthorne Recreation Center.
Plan on a long day of hiking and prepare for changing conditions, but this is a GREAT day hike for well conditioned hikers and dogs. Plan for about an 8-10 hour day and pack lunch and plenty of water
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quandary Peak
Plan on a long day of hiking and prepare for changing conditions, but this is a GREAT day hike for well conditioned hikers and dogs. Plan for about an 8-10 hour day and pack lunch and plenty of water
Rent a kayak or sailboat, ride a bike around the lake on the well-maintained and scenic paths, take the ferry between two fun tiki bars (it's a pontoon boat and you can bring your pup and/or your bike on board), take in the amazing views from any angle!
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dillon Reservoir
Rent a kayak or sailboat, ride a bike around the lake on the well-maintained and scenic paths, take the ferry between two fun tiki bars (it's a pontoon boat and you can bring your pup and/or your bike on board), take in the amazing views from any angle!
Great hike with fantastic views, wildflowers and blooming lily pads in the Spring, this is a great and reasonable length hike for nearly anyone. Great photo opportunities at the lily pad lake at the summit!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lily Pad Lake
Great hike with fantastic views, wildflowers and blooming lily pads in the Spring, this is a great and reasonable length hike for nearly anyone. Great photo opportunities at the lily pad lake at the summit!
McCullough Gulch Trailhead
4192 CO-9Sledding in the winter, mountain biking in the summer, and a great dog park all year long!
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Carter y Pabellón
Sledding in the winter, mountain biking in the summer, and a great dog park all year long!
Entertainment & Activities
World class skiing and snowboarding, mountain coaster, fun apres' ski places and Woodward at Copper for indoor park and skate training.
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Copper Mountain
World class skiing and snowboarding, mountain coaster, fun apres' ski places and Woodward at Copper for indoor park and skate training.
World class skiing and snowboarding, tubing, Saturday fireworks in winter, horseback riding in summer, great for kids!
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keystone Resort
100 Dercum SquareWorld class skiing and snowboarding, tubing, Saturday fireworks in winter, horseback riding in summer, great for kids!
World class skiing and snowboarding, January snow sculpture, mountain coaster, zipline, adorable main street with great dining and shopping.
612 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdWorld class skiing and snowboarding, January snow sculpture, mountain coaster, zipline, adorable main street with great dining and shopping.
Skiing and snowboarding, great bar and restaurant, great for new skiers all the way to experts, hiking in the summer, mountain dining.
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6Skiing and snowboarding, great bar and restaurant, great for new skiers all the way to experts, hiking in the summer, mountain dining.
Top notch recreation center with pool, hot tubs, basketball, yoga, spinning and pilates classes, weight training equipment, full shower and locker room facilities, steam room. Kids' slide and pool.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silverthorne Recreation Center
430 Rainbow DrTop notch recreation center with pool, hot tubs, basketball, yoga, spinning and pilates classes, weight training equipment, full shower and locker room facilities, steam room. Kids' slide and pool.
Great local ski area with everything from beginner terrain to above-timerberline extreme skiing on the Ridge Cat! Check it out for a reasonable price compared to the bigger resorts.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Great local ski area with everything from beginner terrain to above-timerberline extreme skiing on the Ridge Cat! Check it out for a reasonable price compared to the bigger resorts.
Newly remodeled and with a $600k sound system, the free concerts here are fantastic, the paid concerts are also great (this year the B52's, Michael Franti and Lake Street Dive all played here, citing it the best after Red Rocks), and even Sunday night movies are offered!
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Dillon
135 W Lodgepole StNewly remodeled and with a $600k sound system, the free concerts here are fantastic, the paid concerts are also great (this year the B52's, Michael Franti and Lake Street Dive all played here, citing it the best after Red Rocks), and even Sunday night movies are offered!
Classic multi-plex ... check online for the latest movies in this nearby movie theater.
Skyline Cinema 8
312 Dillon Ridge RoadClassic multi-plex ... check online for the latest movies in this nearby movie theater.
My son Spencer is a master raft guide at AAE and they are rated top on Trip Advisor - they will show you a great time on the water! Brown's Canyon and the Numbers on the Arkansas River are their specialties.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
American Adventure Expeditions - Whitewater Rafting
12844 U.S. 24My son Spencer is a master raft guide at AAE and they are rated top on Trip Advisor - they will show you a great time on the water! Brown's Canyon and the Numbers on the Arkansas River are their specialties.
Fun place to go snow tubing, get easy ski lessons, go cross country skiing, take a sleigh ride, and enjoy a hot cocoa in the lodge!
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Aventuras de Frisco
621 Recreation WayFun place to go snow tubing, get easy ski lessons, go cross country skiing, take a sleigh ride, and enjoy a hot cocoa in the lodge!
A funky little hot springs about 55 minutes drive north of Silverthorne, the hot water makes those muscles feel SOOO good!
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
5609 Spring RdA funky little hot springs about 55 minutes drive north of Silverthorne, the hot water makes those muscles feel SOOO good!
Essentials
The largest selection of food, sundries, snacks, meal ingredients, and pharmacy.
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Market
400 North Park AvenueThe largest selection of food, sundries, snacks, meal ingredients, and pharmacy.
Great, healthy choices - prepared foods and stuff to cook or pack!
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
261 Lusher CtGreat, healthy choices - prepared foods and stuff to cook or pack!
Just across the road, this is a great place to pick up coffee, snacks, sodas, gas, or anything else convenience stores offer.
Kum & Go
101 Ruby Ranch RdJust across the road, this is a great place to pick up coffee, snacks, sodas, gas, or anything else convenience stores offer.
Nearby liquor store - great selection and good prices!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locals Liquors
354 Blue River PkwyNearby liquor store - great selection and good prices!
The best place nearby for green, edibles, and other Colorado ways to relax!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High Country Healing
191 Blue River PkwyThe best place nearby for green, edibles, and other Colorado ways to relax!
Sightseeing
A fun drive to see the stars at night, be at the top of the world where the Continental Divide sends water one way or the other to the ocean, and great views!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loveland Pass
A fun drive to see the stars at night, be at the top of the world where the Continental Divide sends water one way or the other to the ocean, and great views!
Beautiful anytime of the year, Mayflower Gulch is a short and beautiful drive! Hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, a great place to walk the dogs! Hike to the historic mining cabin.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayflower Gulch Trail
Colorado 91Beautiful anytime of the year, Mayflower Gulch is a short and beautiful drive! Hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, a great place to walk the dogs! Hike to the historic mining cabin.
Arts & Culture
A great live theatre experience in our brand new performing arts center, here in Silverthorne. Check their website for their schedule. Great local and national actors!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Dillon Theatre Company
460 Blue River PkwyA great live theatre experience in our brand new performing arts center, here in Silverthorne. Check their website for their schedule. Great local and national actors!
Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
121 S Ridge StA quaint little historical museum at the park and pavilion, this is a great place to get a taste of old mining culture and a history of the area!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frisco Historic Park and Museum
120 Main StA quaint little historical museum at the park and pavilion, this is a great place to get a taste of old mining culture and a history of the area!
In the Spring, Summer, and early Fall the Dillon Amphitheater brings in some of the biggest names to perform overlooking the lake - a great venue!
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Dillon
135 W Lodgepole StIn the Spring, Summer, and early Fall the Dillon Amphitheater brings in some of the biggest names to perform overlooking the lake - a great venue!