Silverthorne

Many Colorado residents know Silverthorne for the outlet mall. The Outlets at Silverthorne has over 50 name brand stores located in three villages. There is a shuttle service which can pick up shoppers from their hotel in Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, and Avon and take them to the mall for a small fee of $10-$20. This can be better than the hassle of driving and finding parking. There is also a shuttle which takes shoppers from one village to another.

Although Silverthorne is a popular shopping destination there is so much more to do here. There is a golf course, nordic center, skate park, camping, fishing, hiking, and from December through February there is an outdoor ice rink. This beautiful town has a lot to offer with a scenic background.

The only school in town is an elementary and state testing scores show it is a little below average when compared to other schools statewide. Kids in middle and high school commute to Frisco to attend Summit Middle School which gets a rating of 7 on a 1-10 scale (10 being highest), while Summit High School get an even higher score of 8 out of 10.

Overall Silverthorne is a very safe place to live. Just over 4,000 residents enjoy beautiful mountain scenery with many close options for both skiing and snowboarding. The local rec center is located in a building with over 65,000 square feet of fitness options. There are four pools, 3 water slides, weight room, running track, and multiple classes for a variety of fitness enthusiasts.

The one negative to Silverthorne is that I-70 runs right through it. If it were just a little more off the beaten path it would be an incredible place.