DILLON VACATION RENTALS, COLORADO |
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Sights and Attractions in Dillon |
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| 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. |
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Dillon Schoolhouse Museum
Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum
Lula Myers Ranch House
Antique Fire Truck
Rice Barn
Country Boy Mine Tours |
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| Dillon Schoolhouse Museum |
| Dillon Schoolhouse Museum is a one room country school dating back to 1883. Situated at an elevation of 10,400 feet, the museum overlooks some of the most stunning natural surroundings. Visit this museum to see an interesting collection of artifacts of the early Colorado education, such as the desks, inkwells, science teaching apparatus and McGuffey readers. You would need to make an appointment to visit eh museum and atleast an hour needs to be reserved for the tour. The museum is open from mid-June to Labor Day, Tuesday through Saturday from 1PM to 4PM. The price for adults is $6 and $3 for children aged 12 and under. |
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| Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum |
| Established in 1976, the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum honors the legacy of skiing and snowboarding through a vast collection of more than 1,500 photographs, artifacts, equipment pieces and articles of clothing. Along with the exhibits such as Colorado skiing timeline, 10th Mountain Division, Olympic and World Cup memorabilia and Spirit of America's Champions, the museum deftly narrates the story of skiing. The museum is open daily except on Mondays from 10AM to 5PM. |
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| Lula Myers Ranch House |
| You may wonder what’s so special about a log home. Built in 1885, the two-story Lula Myers Ranch House is worth a visit as the logs are hand hewn with an ax and chinked with sticks, rocks, clay and rags. Coffee cans, rolled flat, are nailed over the chinking on the outside and on the inside this is covered with newspapers glued to the logs for additional insulation from the cold. This house is definitely an architectural marvel not only from the way it looks but also for being built from natural materials. The tour takes place from July to early September, Tuesday through Saturday from 1PM to 4PM. If you wish to visit between September and May, you would need to take an appointment. |
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| Antique Fire Truck |
| The antique Fire Truck is a retired truck from duty and now on display for the visitors. It was actually donated by Chief Winston of Lake Dillon Fire & Rescue Department to the Summit Historical Society in January, 2005. It is a 1942 Sterling chassis and has Howe fire apparatus body mounted over. The truck is designed as a Pumper. It served Summit County, Colorado for its whole life and still serves visitors with entertainment. This old fire truck is now here to add excitement in the parades and events organized in the Dillon area. |
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| Rice Barn |
| Located at 357 Cove Blvd. in Summit Cove between Dillon and Keystone is rice barn. This two-story barn was built by Benjamin Rice and his three sons, completed in 1920. There are two tack rooms and a granary in the barn, filled with bridles, old saddles, grinding wheels and ranching paraphernalia and there’s even an old carriage you can click a snap of if not be able to take a ride. |
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| Country Boy Mine Tours |
| Pan for your own pot of gold and if you don’t manage to dig out a pot at least you shoule be able to get a gold nugget at the 100 year old County Boy Mine. Take a guided tour, 1,000 feet underground to explore the mining exhibit, the five-story 75 year old mill and hear the folklores. You can even take a hay ride up the mountain on old mining trails or a sleigh ride in the winters. The mine is a constant 45°F year-round, so it is advisable to carry a jacket even in August. It is open daily form 10AM to 4PM in summers and in winters reservation is required to visit the museum. The price for the mine tour for an adult is $16, $11 for children between the age of 4 and 12 and free for kids under the age of 4. |
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