DILLON
No matter what adventure you seek, let this beautiful town on the shores of scenic Lake Dillon Reservoir be your vacation headquarters.
Recreation, entertainment, relaxation, and pure fun... all are at your doorstep, no matter what your age. Often referred to as the "Gem of Summit County," Dillon is the perfect family getaway, only an hour and a half west of Denver. Although many vacationers come to Colorado for the ski slopes, it is the breathtaking beauty of summer that beckons them back, again and again. Dillon, Colorado - Adventure Starts Here.
www.Dillonvacation.com
2010 DILLON EVENTS
Dillon SnowKite Open March 5-7, 2010
Dillon Ice Melt April 10, 2010
Arbor Day/Clean-Up Day/Celebration May 15, 2010
Memorial Day Service May 31, 2010 (10am)
Let's Go Boating Fundraiser June 19-20, 2010
Country Dancing Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 (6pm)
East Coast Swing/Jitterbug Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 (6pm)
Saturday Morning Adventures July 10 - August 14, 2010 10am
Sunday Afternoon Concerts at the Amphitheatre July 11 - Sept. 5 (2pm)
Friday Farmers' Markets June 11 - Sep. 3 (9am - 2pm) No market on Aug. 7th
Friday Night Concerts at the Amphitheatre June 25 - Sept. 3 (7pm)
Sunset at the Summit Concerts Saturdays July 5 - Sept. 4 (7pm)
"Never Forget Our Soldiers" - An Evening of Tribute July 2, 2010 (6pm)
4th of July Celebration July 4, 2010
Dillon Arts Festival July 16 - 18, 2010
Young People's Theatre Workshop July 24, 25, 2010
Dillon Open Regatta July 31, August 1, 2010
Dillon BBQ at the Summit August 6-7, 2010
John Adams & Friends Fan Appreciation Concert Sept. 5, 2010 (1pm)
Marina Mutt Contest September 6, 2010
Town of Dillon Forum September 23, 2010 (6pm)
Silverthorne Events
Family Snowshoe March 2010
Doggy Days at the Recreation Center April 2010
Annual Town Cleanup Day May 2010
Safe Summer Kick Off, Kids Fishing Derby, Annual Flea Market June 2010
Ice Cream Social July 2010
Community Picnic August 2010
Annual Flea Market September 2010
Annual Holiday Feast sponsored by the Rotary November 2010
Holiday Bazaar; Adopt an Angel December 2010
ATTRACTIONS
Dillon Marina • Experience boating at 9,100' with boat rentals, sailing lessons and a retail Marina store. Call 970.468.5100 for reservations or visit www.dillonmarina.com.
Dillon Amphitheatre • A scenic outdoor venue hosting theatre, family programs, free concerts, Lake Dillon Foundation for the Performing Arts productions and more. www.lakedillonfoundation.org.
Dillon's Outdoor Experience • Hike, bike, stroll or sail. Enjoy 26 miles of town trail, lakeside parks and paths. Areas like the Dillon Nature Preserve offer unparalleled views of Dillon Reservoir and the Colorado Rockies. When enjoying the Nature Preserve, please stay on-foot and leash your pets.
Dillon's Rich History • Journey through the ages and learn about the 1883 Schoolhouse, the creation of Dillon, Dillon Reservoir and more. Special tours available. Call the Summit Historical Society at 970.453.9022.
FAST FACTS
The Town of Dillon's original location is now beneath the waters of Dillon Reservoir. The Town was moved to a new location when Denver Water built the dam in the early 60's.
SILVERTHORNE
Nestled along the Blue River in a lush valley with amazing views and access to the Gore Range Mountains, Silverthorne offers the perfect balance of nature and nurture. With gold medal fly fishing on the famed Blue River, the opportunity to shop hundreds of brands at the Outlets at Silverthorne, a full service recreation center, and a wide variety of performances to take in at the Town's Pavilion, Silverthorne truly has an activity for everyone.
Whether you like to relax and recharge or take on a new adventure, you can always set your own pace in Silverthorne.
Silverthorne's location provides access to 25 miles of National Forest and State Trailheads and 35 acres of open space and parks. The Town's five miles of paved riverfront trails provide an up close and personal way to experience the Blue River. You can use the paved trails to walk to your favorite shopping destination, or to sneak away to fly fish our Gold Medal waters.
ATTRACTIONS
Silverthorne Recreation Center
Visit our award winning Recreation Center.
970.262.7370
silverthornerecreationcenter.com
Silverthorne Pavilion
Plan your event or take in a show at the Silverthorne Pavilion.
970.262.7395 www.silverthornepavilion.org
