Things To Do in Summit County, CO

Since 1983 Noah's Ark has been leading adventure trips on Colorado's whitewater and through the Rocky Mountains. With riverfront property and a put-in spot in Buena Vista, Noah's Ark has excellent access to Browns Canyon, one of Colorado's best stretches of whitewater. Come raft, rock climb, backpack or test your courage on the aerial adventure course. Buena Vista is a little more than an hour's drive south of Breckenridge.

It’s not just the well-trimmed fairway that sends a tingle up your spine as you step onto the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, but the dazzling blue sky, the pine-scented forests and the rugged peaks bordering the Blue River Valley where this special course is located. The Raven at Three Peaks is a challenging mountain course that is satisfying for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy the delicious food at The Restaurant and Bar, and then check out the array of apparel and equipment at the Pro Shop. As you would expect at a facility of this caliber, there is a chipping and putting area as well as a driving range where you can practice and even take a lesson. The clubhouse, with its dining room that seats up to 100, patio that seats up to 72 and tent that can be set up to extend capacity, is designed to host tournaments, groups and weddings. In the winter, two Nordic courses are groomed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Summit Historical Society preserves the sites and artifacts of Summit County's past, keeping the history and memory of the county alive. Hosting historic adventures and weekly events, Summit Historical Society sponsors exhibits, tours and gatherings to teach about history and share all of the beauty and intrigue Summit has to offer. 

Come to visit the Town of Dillon and you may just want to settle in for a while. Locals and visitors alike find a plethora of reasons to love the area. Dillon’s location is flanked by Interstate 70 and Silverthorne, providing quick access to shopping, lodging and seven ski resorts. With miles of walking and biking trails, the world’s highest in altitude deepwater marina, a summertime farmers’ market and many attractions and festivals including Lake Dillon Arts Fall Festival and the winter season Ice Castles, Dillon stands out as the place to be year-round. Park and walk to the shores of Lake Dillon, where you’ll find an active boating scene in the summer and ice fishing and kite skiing when the lake freezes. Summer season at the Dillon Marina brings boat rentals, a water taxi, exciting sailing regattas and a popular Tiki Bar overlooking the lake. There’s even more to enjoy in the active and friendly town, including family parks near the waterfront and fishing along the sandy shores. Campgrounds along the Dillon side of the lake are Windy Point and Prospector. The town offers convenient and sometimes more affordable lodging for visitors, a downtown complete with brew pubs, cafes and fine restaurants, an amphitheater and gorgeous mountain scenery. The Summit County rec path ambles peacefully along the shores of the lake, continuing on to Keystone to the east and connecting with Frisco and Breckenridge in the other directions. Discover Dillon for any activity on your list. 

Silverthorne is known as the base camp to many Rocky Mountain and Summit County adventures. Whether you are looking for restaurants, brew pubs, shopping, a night out at the live theater or an exciting outdoor adventure, the Town of Silverthorne delivers endless possibilities. Tucked in along the world-class Blue River, you’ll find outlet malls, town parks, a recreation center, the town pavilion and a performing arts theater. The Blue River Trail provides ample opportunity for recreation on foot or wheels as well as offering great sites for fishing and picnicking with the family. In the winter Silverthorne presents various spots for free ice skating, sledding and Nordic skiing. With easy access to Interstate 70, Silverthorne is the year-round heart of Summit County.