Established in 1874, Silverton, Colorado, was once known as a small mining town. It has become a popular tourist destination. There are several attractions in the city, such as the Mining Heritage Center and the Silverton Hillside Cemetery. Shopping, entertainment venues, restaurants and hotels are available throughout the city. In Silverton, Colorado, golfers can drive a short distance to Ridgway, Colorado, for golf at the Divide Ranch and Club.
Boulder Mountain Resort Home
Located on the north end of Silverton is the Boulder Mountain Resort Home. This resort is near several restaurants, shopping venues and activities throughout Silverton. Resort accommodations include a living room, several bedrooms, kitchen, dining room and master suite. The entire home is large enough for an entire family and fully furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, satellite television, a gas log fireplace and a sunset view of the Boulder Mountains.
Boulder Mountain Resort Home
P.O. Box 365
Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5409
bouldermountainresort.com
Silverton Mountain
When visiting Silverton, the Silverton Mountain Resort is a destination for expert or advanced ski riders and snowboarders. It is the highest resort in North America and is near several restaurants and shops. With challenging slopes and mountainous terrain, guests can also enjoy snowboarding and hiking. Guided skiing is available in the middle of the season and unguided skiing during the early and late months of the season. Guests can also visit the resort during the summer for adventurous mountain biking. This activity is designed for experienced or advanced riders familiar with true Canadian-style riding, including drops, jumps and stunts.
Silverton Mountain
P.O. Box 856
Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5706
silvertonmountain.com
Kendall Mountain Recreation Area
Kendall Mountain Resort is a family-oriented destination. During the ski season, families enjoy activities such as snowboarding, tubing, sledding and skating. There are ski and boot packages for adults and kids as well as ski and snowboard lessons. The resort also offers small jumps, a 240-foot vertical drop, four runs plus tree runs and a 1,050-foot double chairlift. All rentals, sales and services are reasonably priced between $5 and $20 (2010). Several hotels, restaurants and shopping venues are also near the resort.
Kendall Mountain Recreation Area
1 Kendall Place
Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5228
skikendall.com
About The Author
Based in Georgia, Loletrazina Church has been a professional freelance writer for 24 years. Church attended Delgado College with a major in surgical technology. She has written several published health care articles and advertisement publications for Internet sites such as eHow.com, KennethCole.com and Panasonic.com.
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