Mike’s guidebook
Food scene
Outer Range Brewing Co.
182 Lusher CtGreat food and beer
The Lost Cajun
204 Main StExcellent cajun food
The Bakers' Brewery
531 Silverthorne LnLocal favorite. Interesting beers and good bar food
Dillon Dam Brewery
100 Little Dam StGood food and is open late.
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
600 S Main StGreat beer and decent bar food
From pizza to steak, this place has great food. The pasta is a favorite among the locals.
175 locals recommend
Sauce on the Blue
358 Blue River PkwyFrom pizza to steak, this place has great food. The pasta is a favorite among the locals.
This upscale bistro has rustic American dishes and artisanal cocktails. On select evenings, they offer live jazz and blues.
362 locals recommend
Blue River Bistro
305 N Main StThis upscale bistro has rustic American dishes and artisanal cocktails. On select evenings, they offer live jazz and blues.
Great restaurant serving handcrafted & locally sourced comfort food & cocktails.
31 locals recommend
Timberline Craft Kitchen
246 Rainbow DrGreat restaurant serving handcrafted & locally sourced comfort food & cocktails.
Information
Great place for tips on things to do in Summit County and around Colorado
Colorado Welcome Center at Silverthorne
246-V Rainbow DrGreat place for tips on things to do in Summit County and around Colorado
Recreation
The most ski runs in Summit County. In my mind, better for skiing than snowboarding because of all the catwalks a boarder has to traverse.
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdThe most ski runs in Summit County. In my mind, better for skiing than snowboarding because of all the catwalks a boarder has to traverse.
Keystone Resort
Great mountain! My favorite in Summit County for snowboarding.
This is the locals' favorite. It's a smaller resort with limited parking but a great place for more advanced skiers and boarders.
293 locals recommend
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6This is the locals' favorite. It's a smaller resort with limited parking but a great place for more advanced skiers and boarders.
Copper is just up I-70 toward Vail. It's a favorite for many skiers and boarders who like a place that's a little more chill than Breckenridge and Keystone.
330 locals recommend
Copper Mountain
Copper is just up I-70 toward Vail. It's a favorite for many skiers and boarders who like a place that's a little more chill than Breckenridge and Keystone.
Great place for boating, fishing or canoeing in the summertime. You can also run, walk or bike around the shore.
176 locals recommend
Dillon Reservoir
Great place for boating, fishing or canoeing in the summertime. You can also run, walk or bike around the shore.
This is a great place for having a drink by the water or renting a boat for a couple of hours.
52 locals recommend
Dillon Marina
203 W Lodgepole StThis is a great place for having a drink by the water or renting a boat for a couple of hours.
This is a great place to explore, or to rent a boat or kayak for part of the day. It's also within easy walking distance of the Frisco bars and restaurants.
104 locals recommend
Frisco Bay Marina
267 Marina RdThis is a great place to explore, or to rent a boat or kayak for part of the day. It's also within easy walking distance of the Frisco bars and restaurants.
The Adventure Park offers year-round activities from summer hiking and biking trails to winter Nordic trails along the shores of Frisco Bay and Dillon Reservoir. The trails wind in and out of the White River National Forest, where you can also grab a picnic spot or reserve a campsite.
201 locals recommend
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayThe Adventure Park offers year-round activities from summer hiking and biking trails to winter Nordic trails along the shores of Frisco Bay and Dillon Reservoir. The trails wind in and out of the White River National Forest, where you can also grab a picnic spot or reserve a campsite.
Groceries and Liquor
This is our go-to place when we're staying in Silverthorne. The prices are decent and the staff is always very helpful.
18 locals recommend
Locals Liquors
354 Blue River PkwyThis is our go-to place when we're staying in Silverthorne. The prices are decent and the staff is always very helpful.
Conveniently just down the road, Target has a decent selection of groceries if you want to eat at home.
106 locals recommend
Target
715 Blue River PkwyConveniently just down the road, Target has a decent selection of groceries if you want to eat at home.
City Market
1001 Thompson RdGood place for groceries
Shopping
Check out the outlet shops for designer and name-brand clothing, plus housewares and food at discount prices.
232 locals recommend
Outlets at Silverthorne
246 V Rainbow DrCheck out the outlet shops for designer and name-brand clothing, plus housewares and food at discount prices.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Download the AllTrails app on your Android or iPhone
I highly recommend this app for avid hikers and mountain bikers. It has great information and reviews about hiking trails in and around Summit County.
AllTrails is a fitness and travel mobile app used in outdoor recreational activities. AllTrails is commonly used for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing and snow sports. The service allows users to access a database of trail maps, which includes crowdsourced reviews and images.