Location: Silverton
Top Things to do in Silverton
Top Restaurants in Silverton
Top 10 Free Things to do in Silverton, Colorado (CO)
The town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. Silverton is a former silver mining camp, most or all of which is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District. The town population reached its nadir at 531 at U.S. Census 2000. It has grown since then.
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1. Million Dollar Highway
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5.0 based on 701 reviews
A six mile section of the San Juan Skyway with incredible views.
Reviewed By KristinalynRN - Joplin, United States
We traveled this highway from Montrose Colorado all the way down to Durango. Please plan on taking your time and enjoying all of the scenic beauty this highway has to offer. There are hairpin turns, sheer cliffs and drop offs, beautiful scenic overlooks, several mountain summits, a couple of old mining structures to see, if you’re lucky a few wild animals, a waterfall, and a hot spring! Be sure your brakes are good and you have plenty of gas in your car and snacks! Bring your camera and hit the road!
2. Ice Lakes Trail
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
This breathtaking hike can be done in a day: 3.5 miles one way that takes hikers from 9,900 feet to over 12,200 feet, with many steep switchbacks, waterfalls and sweeping views along the way.
Reviewed By CrisLett - Holly Springs, United States
My husband and I are both fit and active but this hike put us in our place! There were several times I thought I wasn’t going to make it hit truck through it, it’s worth it! I had never seen so many different shades of blue on lake! Once you reach the lower basin, the fields open and while the hike gets harder, it’s easier because you can see all the wonderful views! We did not make it to Island Lake but I heard Ice Lake is the real eye catcher. Hiking poles helpful but not necessary.
3. Route 550 Gifts
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Commemorate your “drive of a lifetime,” on Highway 550 or the Alpine Loop with our unique souvenirs. Available memorabilia includes apparel, drinkware, ornaments, patches, pins, stickers and more, all originally designed by the owner and local graphic designer, Gina Maria Rosato (aka the Creative Crackerjack).
4. Fetch's Mining & Mercantile
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
5. White Eyes Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
6. Silverton Mountain
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By NotSoLuckyBlackCat
My wife and I are decent skiers and have skied all over Europe, the USA and Canada. We love off piste and powder and have experienced 4 or 5 hut to hut ski tours (including the Haute Route) as well as about 12 days cat skiing in Canada. We were VERY apprehensive about Silverton, having read the resort website, but booked 4 days there and had an absolutely amazing time! Sadly my wife was suffering from a chest infection nd flu while we were there and struggled with the altitude. Despite that, on day 1 our guide was very understanding and accommodated her needs with a relatively short hike from the lift on the 2 runs that she managed. (She sat out the other runs for a rest). We asked to be placed in a "slow hike slow ski" group and the rest of our group were great - no cliffjumpers and no egos racing ahead up the mountain from the top of the chair. On the runs all guests were courteous and encouraging of each other to take turns at going first for fresh tracks. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. The emphasis is very much on safety and the guides were fantastic. We had 3 different guides over the 4 days and all were faultless. The hiking was tough at 13000 feet+ but the pace was steady and we felt no pressure. Hikes ranged from 5 minutes to 40 minutes and every one was worth it. The views from the hike are (literally) breathtaking as you climb the ridge- then drop off right or left, according to the guide. The skiing was incredible - great powder and steep runs but nothing intimidating. And every run was skied one guest at a time due to the avalanche risk. That was no problem however, as the atmosphere with the other guests was great and we had a good chat amongsst ourselves as we watched others ski while awaiting our turn. The set up is indeed basic - imagine Aspen or Courchevel 1850 and think of the other end of the spectrum. In fact Silverton makes the facilities at Glencoe, Scotland, look like Aspen. (And that's no disrespect to Glencoe- we love it!) One highlight for me was that the check-in tent doubles as the apres ski bar. What an atmosphere! The place was buzzing as we compared ski tales over a (very reasonably priced) draught pint.
7. Silverton Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By JillF806 - Farmington, United States
Really nice lady working here, very friendly and helpful. Great information. Got the maps we needed, info on where to buy the ATV sticker
8. The Old Arcade Trading Company
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By RoadTrippinSJ
By far the BEST shop in town. Great selection and great service in person and when I got home and realized I needed another couple mugs, Missy went above and beyond! I had been in several shops in town looking for unique coffee mugs and found exactly what I was looking for here. The rest of their product selection was much better than the cookie cutter merchandise I found elsewhere as well. But Missy took extra good care of me by packing up 3 more mugs to ship to me, walked over to the post office and got them weighed and ready to go and even had to track down some packing tape. If you go to Silverton, DEFINITELY shop at The Old Arcade!! They're my go to place now for sure.
9. Silverton Historic Downtown
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By margaretcov - Portland, United States
Silverton Historic Downtown is a joy to visit. Very close to the Oregon Gardens, a must to see in any season, the downtown area is diverse and has unique shops to find special gifts for yourself or others. We especially loved it at Christmas when shops and galleries were filled with one of the kind items. And, there are several outstanding restaurants to eat and kick back and relax by the river.
10. Idarado Mine
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By SlowPoke59 - Apex, United States
The Idarado mine remnants are beautiful There is part of the railway and buildings from the mining operation around the parking area. The area is located on the highway and there is easy access. A great photo op!
