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Local Events and
Activities
Click here to visit the Silverton Chamber of Commerce Website
for up-to-the-minute calendar, lodging and restaurant information.
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Year-Round) Shopping
& Dining: The streets of Silverton are a great place to
while away the day browsing through the shops and dining in our of
our fine restaurants. Offerings cover the spectrum including
jewelry, clothing, gifts, fine art, crafts, t-shirts, and much more.
(Many shops and restaurants are open year-round, but most are open
between May 1st and October 30th) |
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(Year-Round) Outdoor
Recreation:
The opportunities in San Juan County are endless during any time of
the year. Visitors enjoy jeeping, hiking, biking, walking,
fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, ATVing, fall foliage, wildflowers and much more.
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(May-October) The Durango
and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway:
Spend the day riding one of the most famous and scenic historic
steam trains in America. The train curves its way through the
Animas River canyon, and runs daily between May and October. |
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(June)
Step Back In Time Victorian Celebration:
A well-loved weekend filled with events celebrating Silverton's
Victorian Heritage. Including dances, a fashion show, parade,
ice cream social, and more. (Early June) |
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(June) The
Silverton Jamboree:
This eclectic music festival is a must-see for music lovers all
over the west. Drawing an impressive lineup of musicians, the
show also includes late night juke joints, children's activities,
bellydance, food
and craft vendors and more. |
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(July)
Silverton's 4th of July Celebration:
There's nothing like it! The biggest fireworks display on the
western slope of Colorado and a weekend filled with events such as a
Rhubarb Festival, parade and firefighter water fight. |
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(July)
Brass Band Festival and Concerts:
Silverton is home to a nationally recognized brass band festival
which draws musicians from all over the nation. Our own local
brass band plays weekly concerts throughout the summer on Sunday
evenings at 6pm. (mid-July) |
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(December-April) Skiing:
Silverton is conveniently located near three ski areas and two cat
ski operations.
Silverton
Mountain is known for its extreme terrain and guided adventures
(7 miles).
Durango
Mountain Resort is a full service family ski resort (20 miles).
Kendall Mountain Ski Area, located right in Silverton, is owned and operated by the Town of
Silverton and offers a rope tow lift to access terrain.
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Silverton, Colorado is a wonderful historic mining
town which has revitalized itself to cater to the
vital tourism industry of the region.
When driving into town from either north or south,
you will experience mountain vistas unlike anywhere
else in the US. The San Juan Scenic Skyway takes
you to the top of the world.   Once here, you can watch the arrival of the
Durango and Silverton Scenic Train each day and
be transported back in time to the days when steam
trains dominated the rails. On summer evenings,
you can stroll down Greene Street to watch an
authentic western gunfight or hear the Silverton
Brass Band. If the shops and restaurants aren't
enough to keep you busy, you can take a 4-wheel
or horseback tour into the countryside. There are
historic mine tours, Victorian festivals, music
festivals and more.
Silverton is a popular summer destination for avid
hikers, naturalists, wildflower enthusiasts, mountain
bikers, jeepers, and ATV/OHV riders. The San Juans
are vast and accessible enough to accommodate all
types of recreation. In the fall, no matter what type
of recreation you prefer, you'll be treated to
spectacular fall foliage everywhere you turn. Also, Silverton is a great
base camp for exploring the entire 4 corners region, including Mesa
Verde National Monument.
In the quiet of winter, when ours is one of the few
hotels open, you can hear your footsteps crunch down
Notorious Blair Street to the coffee shop. You can
cross country ski on Molas Pass, participate in a
kick-sled race in town or ride a snowmobile to Eureka.
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