Dillon

By 1892 the town has been relocated twice to be closer to the railroad lines that were extended into the area. During the Great Depression, Denver Water began acquiring land around Dillon and in1856 town residents were notified that they would need to sell their land as well as homes and businesses to make way for Denver Water who would be building a damn downstream from the town and create what is known today as Lake Dillon, or Dillon Reservoir. Why? To help supply water to Colorado's front range communities. The current lakeside location of the small mountain town of Dillon has set the tone for what brings people to visit today. The view from Dillon is known to be one of the most beautiful views around, with onlookers taking in the magical view of the Tenmile Range, from Frisco to Breckenridge and Lake Dillon in the foreground. Dillon is a nice place to be based for anyone visiting Summit County and the surrounding areas. Dillon has numerous sporting goods stores and rental locations, a ton of tasty restaurants, and is less than 20 minutes away from 4 ski areas (Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper, and Loveland), 25 minutes from Breck, and 35 minutes from Vail. That's 5 ski areas within 35 minutes from your home base! Within a quick 5-20 minute drive from Dillon you can also quickly be engaged in other wintertime activities including, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, dog sledding, snow tubing, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowmobile rentals, and more!

WHAT TO LOVE

This centrally located small mountain town offers BIG rewards when it comes to picture perfect views, convenience, and a history so unique it's hard to believe. 

DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING

From BBQ, bistros, brew pubs, bars and grills, and mouthwatering breakfast options the Dillon culinary scene will not disappoint. There is also no shortage of things to do outdoors in Dillon! Some favorites include: bowling at Elevation Bowl, catching a free or ticketed show at the Dillon Amphitheater, renting a boat at the Dillon Marina (motor, paddle, or sail), shopping Dillon's Friday Farmer's Market, building your own fro-yo creation at Cameez, touring Dillon's 1883 Schoolhouse Museum, and watching the sunset from the lake shore.

THINGS TO DO

Weather it is kayaking, SUPing or sailing out of Dillon Marina, enjoying a beverage or afternoon bite lakeside at the Tiki Bar, attending one of may free or ticketed concerts at the newly expanded and renovated Dillon Amphitheater, playing bocce ball at Town Park or hitting some tennis balls or pickleballs at the Dillon Tennis Courts, taking a hike at the Dillon Nature Preserve, tossing some discs at Dillon's 27 hole disc golf course, shredding some dirt single track on your dirt bike or mountain bike, or pedaling a portion or all of the 19.4 miles of paved lake shore rec path circling the entire reservoir, the summertime outdoor experiences Dillon offers are arguably some of the most satisfying around!