Things To Do
Lower Cataract Lake
One of Hailey's favorites. Lower Cataract Lake is a pristine, natural body of water located in the Eagle’s Nest Wilderness section of the White River National Forest, west of Heeney, Colorado. Found within the northern Gore Range, Lower Cataract Lake is about halfway between Kremmling and Silverthorne in Summit County. Lower Cataract Lake is a popular location to see summer wildflowers and waterfalls alongside dramatic mountain views. To reach Lower Cataract Lake, visitors are required to walk along a short path for a full view of the water. From here, the 2.3-mile Lower Cataract Loop Trail provides panoramic views of the lake and surrounding scenery.
Georgetown Train Loop and Mine Tours
This will be on your way up from DIA to Summit County, right off of i70. It is a fun train loop, and you can opt in for a mine tour. Be sure to plan ahead and make reservations as it can sell out. It is a great way to experience some Colorado history and scenery. Georgetown has a large town park with a small town feel. Enjoy the old-time gazebo, and new amazing playground if you need a great stop for a picnic, to stretch your legs, or let your kids play! Be sure to walk the Main Street, take in the general store, and grab some ice cream or coffee before getting back on the road to the high country!
Rusty Spurr Ranch
This is North of Silverthorne on your way to Kremmling. They offer cattle drives, horseback rides, and saddle and paddle adventures.
Main Street Breckenridge
If you want to experience mountain town fun, Main Street Breck is a great place to go. They have great restaurants and fun shops to meet your tourist needs while enjoying Hallmark movie vibes. There are free trolley rides through town, a free mining museum, and a worthwhile walk to a giant hidden troll in the forest ** One of Kathy Jo's favorites** (see link)
Main Street Frisco
Ice cream & coffee shops, great restaurants, and shopping! Great town to take a stroll and enjoy the mountain town scenery, while supporting local businesses!
Frisco Escape Room
2-8 players, 60-minute experience, free for kids 6 and under! This is an immersive, interactive game experience where the room is a puzzle. You have to work as a team to find hidden objects, figure out clues, and solve puzzles before the clock runs out!
Lake Dillon, Free Music, Parks, and Farmers Market
From Free Music Music Mondays (6 pm) at the Lake Dillon Amphitheater, to the Dillon Town Park or the Point Dillon Park and Lawn (both great for families with little kids), to renting a pontoon or paddle boarding on Lake Dillon, or hiking/biking on the miles of walking paths surrounding the lake - Lake Dillon is central to our community and a favorite spot for our family. If you are in town on Friday, you may want to spend some time shopping and enjoying wonderful food at the Dillon Farmer's Market along LaBonte and Buffalo Streets from 9 am to 2 pm. It is also one of our favorite summer traditions.
Lake Dillon Arts Festival and Silverthorne Art Stroll July 18-19
Lake Dillon Arts Festival: Browse fine arts and crafts from juried artists at this long-running restival in Dillon Town Park, featuring high-quality work and a vibrant creative atmosphere. July 18-19 Silverthorne Art Stroll: Pop-up Installations, live music, and interactive creative experiences on the Blue River Trail. July 19th.
Lily Pad Lake
This is a popular, fairly short hike, out and back it is 3.4 miles! The Lily Pad Lake Trail is located in Silverthorne's Eagle Nest Wilderness off of Ryan Gulch Road. Toward the end of the road there is a parking area on the left. From here, there are two different trailheads that leave from the parking lot, so make sure you take the Lily Pad Lake Trailhead. This trail is a great option for families. It is easy to follow, with multiple signs showing you which way to go when the trail splits. Toward the beginning you will travel through thick lodgepole pine and aspen stands, then you will find several beaver ponds hidden near the Salt Lick Trail junction. Enjoy views of the Dillon Reservoir and Buffalo Mountain as you approach the lake. Only steep uphill is the first brief incline up the road to the trail. Trail is wide and well marked. Don't miss the main lake, when you get to the first small one you are close to the 2nd.
Loveland Pass and Continental Divide
Loveland Pass is a fun and easy way to witness the high country of Colorado and the Continental Divide! You may choose to just get out and take pictures, or there is also the option of hiking! There are a multitude of hikes from the top of the pass, and you can check more of them out in the link above. These are not stroll hikes, but high country mountain terrain! This is a high altitude, so prepare for colder weather.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Located in the Royals' hometown, Mount Princeton has been a hot springs favorite of both the Lundys and the Pfeifers! It has pools fed from the natural hot springs, and also riverside spring pools. It is just one of the many fun things Buena Vista has to offer, and worth the drive. After you enjoy the hot springs, you can get ice cream at Kay's and then take a stroll down Main Street.