DILLON VACATION RENTALS, COLORADO |
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Why Vacation in Dillon |
| Dillon is a beautiful and interesting destination located in the heart of Summit County. It offers its visitors attractive vacation rentals for memorable holidays set in the picturesque and unparalleled backdrop with a great variety of summer activities. |
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Dillon Vacation Rental Information |
Dillon is a pleasant place that nestles a great range of equally pleasant Dillon vacation rentals. You can find here anything from ski in and ski out chalets, homes to villas or town-homes or cabins, cottages or Dillon condos. The vacation rentals homes usually have rooms ranging from 1 to 10 bedrooms that can easily accommodate between 2 to 23 people. Most of the rentals are located near Lake Dillon
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| that can offer exciting scenic views. As vacation rental amenities, you can mostly get TV, DVD, VCR, sauna, hot tubs, ski locker, swimming pool and covered parking. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Dillon |
| You may not need to leave your pet behind while coming to Dillon as many vacation rentals allow them, though you must ensure about it beforehand. Some do not allow smoking, so you may have to resist it if you are in habit. There are some rentals that put forward the consideration of two-night minimum stay. Check out at the rates as well, as they are subject to change without prior notice. You may have to pay extra for cleaning fee, linen charge or refundable damage deposit. |
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Must See in Dillon |
Dillon is a town in Summit County, Colorado, in the Silverthorne metro area. As it is a lakeside, mountain resort community located amidst the world's biggest ski resorts, the attractions of Dillon can be delighting for you. It is a place where you can start your day with the intake of fresh air and behold the catching sight of majestic mountains soaring high to the sky. Lake Dillon is the pulse of the town which
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| offers magnificent scenic vistas and innumerable opportunities for recreation and outdoor activities. |
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Sights and Attractions in Dillon |
| There is so much you can do in the friendly and peaceful environs of Dillon that you might be short of time, however you won’t be short of activities in this region.
• Dillon Schoolhouse Museum
• Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum
• Lula Myers Ranch House
• Antique Fire Truck
• Rice Barn
• Country Boy Mine Tours |
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Outdoor Recreation in Dillon |
| The recreational choices in Dillon Marina are endless. You can take motorboats and sailboats on rent to explore the lake or enjoy fishing or sunbath in the summer sun. Across Marina, you can find a trailhead with miles of well-paved bike paths that offers stunningly picturesque tours.
• Fishing
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Boating and sailing
• Recreation Pathway
• Bike Riding
• Pike National Forest |
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Golfing in Dillon |
If you are an ardent golf player, you are surely going to love playing golf at Dillon. Dillon and the surrounding areas are home to some of the finest golf courses. In fact, the whole of Summit County is considered as the dream destination by golfers. The Raven at Three Peaks, the Breckenridge Golf Course and the Copper Mountain Golf Course and the Keystone Golf Courses are some of the most popular golf courses in this region.
• Keystone Golf Course
• Breckenridge Golf Club
• Raven Golf Course |
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Dillon Fairs and Festivals |
| Though Dillon is an ideal all year round destination, however you can add that bit of extra fun to your vacation by visiting Dillon when the town itself is in a celebratory mood.
• Ice Melt Parade and Princess Coronation
• Dillon Farmers' Market
• 4th of July Celebration |
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Dining and Nightlife in Dillon |
Dillon has a good range of dining options that offer visitors everything from down town cuisine to varied recipes from all round the world. Though Dillon is folded up in the Rockies, there is absolutely no dearth of great cuisine and dining points. Whether it is the fine dining experience, fast food or a family feast, Dillon offers many dining options that may suit different tastes altogether.
Arapahoe Café, the Al Fresco dining point at the lake, has become one of the favorite places for breakfast and lunch for many. Mexico Restaurant and Cantina has brought some extremely new and fresh dining look to Dillon. Offering an interesting collection of flavors, Mexico has a nice décor with unique ambiance. Based on the Mexican theme, you can get some interesting dishes lined up on the menu.
The nightlife of Dillon comprises of fun and exciting activities all the year round. Enjoy mouthwatering dinners, watch theater or simply relax with a drink at the nearby bar. Catch a concert or a performance at the Marina Park Amphitheater or watch a movie at the Movie Theatre. Tiki Bar at Dillon Marina, Jersey Boys Pizza & Deli, Dillon Dam Brewery, Arapahoe Café, are some of the best places to enjoy the nightlife of Dillon.
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Shopping in Dillon |
Dillon and Silverthorne factory outlets provide excellent shopping opportunities in this area. The branded goods and merchandise can be bought here at satisfactory discounted rates off retail. This will make your shopping experience in Dillon and its surrounding areas, truly repaying.
In the Dillon and Silverthorne factory, there are over 70 brand name shops, best known for their special quality, value, and variety of collection. You can get here just anything, from women’s apparel, men’s apparel, family apparel, children’s apparel, to shoes, health & beauty accessories, jewelry, house wares and other specialty collections.
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Best Times to Visit Dillon |
As Dillon is located over the height of 9,000 feet, the high temperatures in summer season are moderate. They normally reach up to 70's while the evening temperatures can go to 30's. In the winter, the minimum temperatures go as low as minus 35 degrees, while in the daytime the temperatures are in between 20s and 30s.
Humidity remains low in Dillon throughout the year. In the afternoon summer thunderstorms are quite common here. Much of annual rainfall comes as snow in winters. There are times when the high elevation roads and trails in Dillon are not absolved of snow till the mid of July month. |
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Time Zone for Dillon |
Mountain Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Dillon |
The town of Dillon is located along Highway 6, between Keystone and Lake Dillon. Dillon is about 70 miles in the west of Denver. It is on the west of Eisenhower Tunnel and Continental Divide. The nearest city to Dillon is Keystone, while the nearest airport is Denver International. Summit Stage offers all year round free service between Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain. It is daily from 6 am to midnight from November to April. The service is available for short hours for the rest of the year.
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