Summit district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Silverthorne

Silverthorne is a town in Summit district, Colorado, United States, home to about 4,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 museums. The must-see places are Dillon Reservoir (5 km), Fishhook Island (6 km) and Tenderfoot Mountain (8 km).

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Silverthorne, Colorado
Silverthorne, Summit district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silverthorne at a glance

Location
Summit district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 4,418
Coordinates
39.6321° N, 106.0743° W
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Silverthorne

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silverthorne: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silverthorne

169 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Tenderfoot Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Silverthorne

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Dillon Reservoir (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silverthorne

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Eagles Nest Wilderness (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Silverthorne

7 museums within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Silverthorne

6 parks within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Leadville National Fish Hatchery (69 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Silverthorne

3 churches within 100 km of Silverthorne. The closest is Mother Cabrini Shrine (91 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Silverthorne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silverthorne
  2. 8 km Buffalo Mountain · viewpoint, Summit
  3. 9 km Fishhook Island · island, Summit
  4. 2 km Dillon Reservoir · reservoir, Summit
  5. 7 km Tenderfoot Mountain · viewpoint, Summit
  6. 8 km Ptarmigan Peak · peak, Grand
  7. 10 km Back to Silverthorne

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From travellers near Silverthorne

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silverthorne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints71169Tenderfoot Mountain (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs830Dillon Reservoir (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens221Eagles Nest Wilderness (24 km)
    Museums07Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (58 km)
    Parks06Leadville National Fish Hatchery (69 km)
    Churches03Mother Cabrini Shrine (91 km)
    Forts & heritage02LoDaisKa Site (94 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Fishhook Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls01North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (52 km)

    Silverthorne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silverthorne?

    Dillon Reservoir (reservoir, about 5 km), Fishhook Island (island, about 6 km), Tenderfoot Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Buffalo Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ptarmigan Peak (peak, about 10 km), Tenmile Peak (peak, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silverthorne?

    82 places on Spotwander: 71 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Silverthorne?

    Tenderfoot Mountain, about 8 km by road; Buffalo Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Silverthorne?

    Dillon Reservoir, about 5 km by road; Black Lake Number 1 Dam (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Silverthorne?

    Eagles Nest Wilderness, about 24 km by road; Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silverthorne?

    Start in Silverthorne, visit Buffalo Mountain, then Fishhook Island, then Dillon Reservoir, then Tenderfoot Mountain, then Ptarmigan Peak, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silverthorne?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Silverthorne

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silverthorne’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silverthorne on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.