Explore Silverton
The Town & Things to Do
Explore the best activities and food in Silverton, Colorado. No matter the season, there is always an adventure waiting in Silverton.
Winter Adventures
Winter in Silverton
**Silverton Mountain** — the best deep powder and heli-skiing in North America. Plus Kendall Mountain Recreation Area for family skiing, sledding, and ice skating.
**Snowmobiling** — over 200 miles of groomed trails. San Juan Backcountry offers snowmobile rentals and guided tours. Cross-country, skate skiing, backcountry skiing and great snowshoe trails throughout the area.
**Winter Events** — Snow Scape and Ski-Jouring in February. Check Silverton's community calendar for seasonal events.
Summer & Fall Adventures
Summer & Fall in Silverton
**Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train** — ride the historic narrow-gauge railroad through some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.
**Hundreds of miles of 4x4 and ATV trails** — Pirate Adventures offers Jeep and ATV rentals in town. Numerous hiking trails for all levels surround Silverton.
**4th of July** — fireworks and all-day activities, ranked among the best in Colorado. Plus weekend events all summer and fall, with spectacular fall foliage.
Year-Round Adventures
Adventures for Every Season
From world-class skiing to historic train rides, Silverton has something spectacular every season.
Heli-Skiing & Backcountry
World-class deep powder at Silverton Mountain. Backcountry, cross-country, and snowshoe trails too.
4x4 & OHV Trails
Hundreds of miles of trails. Pirate Adventures offers Jeep and ATV rentals right in town.
Narrow Gauge Railroad
Ride the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train through spectacular Colorado scenery.
4th of July Fireworks
All-day activities and fireworks — ranked among the best in Colorado.
See Silverton in Action
Where to Eat
Restaurants & Food
**Handlebars Food & Saloon** — Cowboy saloon bar with American food and refreshing drinks. A Silverton classic.
**Golden Block Brewery** — Craft beer and pizza, plus wings. Local favorite.
**Pickle Barrel Restaurant** — Classic American restaurant. Call (970) 387-5713. Also: Hunt Brothers Pizza for carry-out pizza and wings (970-387-3462), Coffee Bear for great coffee, snacks, and breakfast burritos (970-710-8182).
Bring Your Adventure Buddy
Pet-Friendly Motel in Silverton
We know how important it is to bring your pet along for your adventures — which is why we have rooms available for you and your furry friend.
There should never be a choice between staying in Silverton and being with your pet — which is why we offer the ability to do both. Many of our rooms welcome dogs.
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Book Your Silverton Adventure
Make Prospector Motel your basecamp for exploring all that Silverton has to offer.