Silverton FAQs

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  • Silverton is located in the heart of the San Juan Mountain Range in Southwest Colorado. It is approximately 50 miles north of Durango, 65 miles south of Montrose, and 350 miles southwest of Denver (which is roughly a 6 hour drive away depending on road conditions.) Silverton is surrounded on either side by mountain passes that are avalanche prone and close occasionally during storms. A 4WD vehicle is not essential but will certainly be beneficial, especially in snowy conditions.  For current road conditions, visit the COTrip website. 

  • Durango County Airport (DGO)
    1000 Airport Road, Durango  •  970.382.6050   •  flydurango.com

    Airlines: American, United

    Rental car agencies on-site:

    Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
    2100 Airport Rd, Montrose •  970-249-3203 • montroseairport.com

    Airlines: American, Delta, Southwest, United

    Rental car agencies on-site:

  • Silverton offers a variety of lodging options including historic hotels, cozy cabins and cottages, modern lofts, gorgeous guesthouses, and a variety of vacation rentals that range from rustic to luxurious. Every property provides stunning views of the San Juan Mountains. See below for our list of accommodations available during the Symposium:

    Hotels and Motels:

    Vacation Rentals:

  • Silverton has a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and bars to choose from:

    Coffee Bear Cafe - Breakfast and lunch served daily.

    1309 Greene Street  •  970-710-8182  •  coffeebearsilverton.com

    El Bandito - Mexican restaurant offering homemade tortillas, margaritas, and other classic dishes.

    1114 Blair St • https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-bandito-silverton

    The Lacey Rose Saloon

    Breakfast, Lunch, Charcuterie, Dinner, Cocktails & More!

    1219 Greene Street  • 970-930-3435 • laceyrosesaloon.com

    The Avon

    Recently restored live-music venue offering a full bar and cafe. 

    144 East 10th Street  •  303-910-2960  •  avonsilverton.com

    Avalanche Brewery

    Coffee, homemade fare, gourmet pizza, and extensive beer menu.

    1067 Blair Street  •  970-387-JAVA  •  avalanchebrewing.com 

    Kendall Mountain Café

    Quaint cafe with excellent food & great prices.

    1421 Greene Street  • 970-387-5768 • facebook.com/kendallmtn

    Eureka Station

    Offering a rotating menu that features seasonal food & drinks.

    1225 Blair Street Street  •  970-618-3913 • eurekalodgecolorado.com 

    Golden Block Brewery

    Serving pizza and fresh brewed beer daily. Offers take-out.

    1227 Greene Street  •  970-387-5962 • goldenblockbrewery.com

    Pickle Barrel

    Elegant dining. Wonderfully atmospheric back-bar.

    1304 Greene Street  •  970-387-5713  •  thepicklebarrel.com

    Silverton Grocery

    Small locally owned Grocery store with a deli. Open 7:30-7:00 daily.

    717 Greene Street  •  970-387-5652

    The Whistle Stop Gas Station

    24 hour gas station. Convenience Store is open 6:30am-8:00pm.

    315 Greene Street  •  970-387-3462

  • Silverton is recognized as one of Colorado’s last undeveloped mountain towns and as such is home to a wealth of outdoor pursuits which embrace its rugged, alpine setting. We advise you bring warm layers, rain layers, protective footwear, and plenty of food / snacks on any trail. None of Silverton’s trails are beginner due to the elevation and how steep trails tend to be.

    Below you’ll find contact info for local guide companies, equipment outfitters, and organizations that can open the door to adventure in the wilds around Silverton during your stay:

    Colorado Outback Adventures

    1212 CR 3, Durango  •  970.903.1923   • https://www.coloradooutbackadventures.com/

    Colorado Outback Adventures offers outdoor adventure tours and off-road rentals in the Durango area, featuring white water rafting, Jeep tours, UTV tours, and much more.

    Mountain Trip

    135 W Colorado Ave, Telluride •  970.369.1153   • https://mountaintrip.com/

    A San Juan-based resource for providing climbers with experienced climbing guides on their way to rock & ice climbing, ski touring, via ferrata, alpine trekking, as well as expeditions.

    San Juan Expeditions

    1303 Greene St, Silverton   •  970.460.6065   • https://sanjuanexpeditions.com/

    San Juan Expeditions is a year-round guide service that offers our clients jaw-dropping climbing and trekking opportunities in the summer while our guided skiing, ice climbing, and avalanche education keep our guests busy in the winter. Offering programs to match any experience level, from novice to expert, we look forward to having our AMGA educated & certified guides foster an unforgettable experience for you.

    Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    479 Main Ave, Durango  •  877-872-4607  • https://www.durangotrain.com/

    DSNG offers scenic train excursions throughout the entire year as well as exciting events, including themed train rides featuring music, craft beer, wine and holiday rides.