The town of Silverton is a tiny pocket of nostalgia tucked away into a valley against the beautiful mountain backdrop. Lost in a stunning glacier-carved wilderness, the region near Silverton vacation condo and home rentals leaves everybody mesmerized with its scenic beauty. Silverton has year-round access to more alpine back country than any other town including Alaska. Apart from these, the communities of Ouray and Durango are located a short drive away.

You don't have to be an extreme adventurer to enjoy this alpine wonderland. Silverton and San Juan have been crisscrossed by 500-mile network of the country's best four-wheel drive roads. From the city you can also avail guided tours to the mining ruins, ghost towns, alpine lakes and waterfalls. The expert guides in this region are very friendly and will amuse you with their stories.

Challenging mountain biking is quite popular around Silverton at old mining region. The Alpine Loop, over two passes to Ouray and Lake City, makes a great route for a top four-wheel excursion. In addition, there are many hiking trails in the surrounding San Juan National Forest, including the Continental Trail in the Weminuche Wilderness Area. This town hosts Folk Music Festival, featuring music in outdoor venues and workshops near Silverton vacation rentals, every year.