Dillon and Silverthorne Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Dillon and Silverthorne
The original town of Dillon was built as a stage stop and trading post on the northeast side of the Snake River. By 1892 the town had been relocated twice, both times in order to be closer to railroad lines that were extended into the area. All three of these historic townsites were situated very close to the Blue River Valley confluence where the Snake River and Tenmile Creek flowed in, and this area is now referred to collectively as "Old Dillon". During the Great Depression, Denver Water began acquiring land around Dillon. In 1956, residents and business owners in Dillon were notified that they would need to sell their property and move out, because Denver Water was about to begin construction on a dam just downstream from the town, and the resulting reservoir (which would help supply w
Top Attractions in Dillon and Silverthorne
Explore the best things to see and do in Dillon and Silverthorne:
- ★Dillon Amphitheater
- ★Dillon Reservoir
- ★Silverthorne Performing Arts Center
Where to Eat in Dillon and Silverthorne
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bluebird Market
- 🍴Enza's Delicatessen & Market
- 🍴Mint Steaks and Seafood
- 🍴Sauce on the Blue
- 🍴Sunshine Cafe
- 🍴Timberline Craft Kitchen
Where to Stay in Dillon and Silverthorne
- 🏨Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge
- 🏨Hotel Indigo
- 🏨Silver Inn
- 🏨The PAD
Dillon and Silverthorne Travel Guide Sections
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