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Things To Do
Silverton Excursions - Going SOLO!
Checkout this page if you are looking for information about reserving your own Jeep tours, river rafting, hiking, train, etc.
Silverton Coffee - We love you a LATTE!
Coffee Bear Grand Imperial Hotel Coffee Shop
Silverton Eats - You're makin' me HUNGRY!
Avalanche Brewing Company Coal Bank Taqueria & Trattoria Lone Spur Restaurant Three Pitts Again BBQ The Eureka Station The Pickle Barrel Shady Lady Golden Block Brewery (catering Welcome Party)
Million Dollar Highway - ICONIC Scenery
The Million Dollar Highway is an iconic highway built in the late 1880s as part of the San Juan Skyway. It is known as one the most spectacular scenic drives in the nation, beginning at Durango and traveling through Silverton and Ouray before ending in Ridgeway. This roughly 25-mile stretch climbs up three towering mountain passes, Red Mountain Pass, Coal Bank Pass, and Molas Pass, as well as several gorges and various valleys.
Silverton Hikes - EXPERTS ONLY!
Ice Lakes Basin: The Silverton area boasts a number of great day hikes, but none can compete with the sheer scenic beauty of Ice Lake. Said to be one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the state, this strenuous hike will get your legs burning with over 2,400ft elevation gain in 3.5 miles. The views are sure to be worth it! Handies Peak: Colorado has 58 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet (known as "fourteeners" or "14ers" locally) — the most of any state. While Handies is considered one of the *easiest* of the 14ers to climb, hikers beware as you gain almost 2,500ft in 2.7 miles! **Please don't plan these hikes on either of the event days. We only recommend to very experienced Colorado hikers.
Ouray - Switzerland of 'MERICA
Situated in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, Ouray is 40-45 minutes from Silverton and known as the Switzerland of America. Some of our favorite activities in Ouray: Wiesbaden Vapor Caves & Hot Springs Box Canyon Falls Park Ouray Perimeter Hiking Trail Ouray Brewery Rooftop Bar (Lunch/Dinner/Brews) Brickhouse 737 (Dinner)
Durango - Headin' to the FOUR CORNERS
In southwest Colorado’s Four Corners region, which borders Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, sits the picturesque town of Durango. Its combination of the Animas River, San Juan Mountain views, locally sourced cuisine, cultural influences and nearby historic sites make this mountain town an ideal home base for unforgettable adventures. Purgatory is just over 30 minutes from Silverton and Durango is an hour! Some of our favorite activities in Durango: Mesa Verde National Park (40 minutes) Purgatory Resort The Nugget (Food Truck & Drinks) Durango Hot Springs Animas River Rafting Animas Brewing Company Fired Up Pizzeria El Moro Spirits & Tavern
Ridgway - Undiscovered GEM
Ridgway, Colorado is a welcoming, community-minded rural town situated in a beautiful mountain valley. You'll pass through Ouray on your way north to Ridgway from Silverton (1 hr drive). Some of our favorite activities in Ridgway: Chipeta Solar Hot Springs Orvis Hot Springs GNAR Tacos
Telluride - PEAKS Please!
With a backyard of 14,000-foot peaks, it is no wonder that Telluride is just as incredible in the summer as it is in the winter. Just eight blocks wide and twelve blocks long and a designated National Historic Landmark, Telluride showcases a thriving arts scene, mixed with modern comforts and culinary delights. Telluride is 1 hour 45 minutes from Silverton so you'll want to make a day or night of it! Some of our favorite activities in Telluride: Hiking Bear Creek Trail or Bridal Veil Falls There... Bar Telluride Distilling Company Telluride Brewing Company