Silverthorne, Colorado is a great place for those looking to settle down in a small town atmosphere. Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Silverthorne offers a beautiful environment in which to live and hosts a variety of activities sure to please everyone.
Living in Silverthorne
Of course, where you want to live is crucial to your decision. Silverthorne can provide many different neighborhoods from which to choose; Anglers Mountain Ranch (a new subdivision that is in the process of being built that includes multi-family units and cabin-style homes), Homestead at Three Peaks (larger homes with maintenance included in the homeowner’s association fee), and Watch Hill condominiums (apartment-style living at its finest with two and three-bedrooms and a community hot tub). These three neighborhoods are just a small sampling of the many homes available.
Silverthorne, along with Summit County, is proud to offer an elementary school and high school in the town along with a middle school in nearby Frisco. Seven post-secondary schools are within 60 miles away from Silverthorne offering plenty of opportunities for further education.
The population was 3,887 in 2012, making the town small enough to know your neighbor’s name but big enough to still make new friends. Shopping is plentiful with over 44 stores operating in town. Nearby towns include Frisco, Dillon,Keystone, and Breckenridge. Boulder is the nearest large city with a population of about 94,000 and is about 50 miles away should you want to really “get away” for an even larger shopping trip or excursion.
Playing in Silverthorne
For the winter Silverthorne offers skiing in nearby Ptarmigan and Eagles Nest Wilderness areas along with less expensive ski and snowboard rentals available from one of the many ski shops right in town. For those who want to stay closer to home, a sledding hill is available at Rainbow Park. Other winter activities include Nordic skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and even just walking around the beautiful Blue River Trail. A concession stand operates in the winter to help keep winter revelers warm with snacks and a warming house.
Don’t think that those who enjoy summer will be left out! Summer recreation programs, the local pool, and the beauty of the parks are all items not to be missed in Silverthorne. Or you could try your hand at local fly fishing, hiking, and even country western dancing! Silverthorne also boasts a Pavilion to enlighten the whole family with performances such as comedy, dances, youth events and more.
Why Live In Silverthorne
So why move here? Come for the fun and stay for the fresh air, the view, and the kind of living that you’ve been looking for. The people are friendly and the town easy to find, right off of I-70. Hope to see you soon!
Here’s a partial list of the neighborhoods in Silverthorne:
• Arctic Placer
• Blue River Mesa
• Blue Valley
• Eagles Nest
• Fox Valley Ranch at Three Peaks
• Hamilton Creek
• Hill Ranch
• Lost Creek Ranch
• Prospector Village
• Rolling Ridge
• Wildernest
• Willowbrook Meadows
• Woodworks
• Blue River Mesa
• Blue Valley
• Eagles Nest
• Fox Valley Ranch at Three Peaks
• Hamilton Creek
• Hill Ranch
• Lost Creek Ranch
• Prospector Village
• Rolling Ridge
• Wildernest
• Willowbrook Meadows
• Woodworks
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