Summit County, Colorado

Dillon, Colorado

Reservoir views, summer concerts, practical lodging, and a convenient route toward Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.

Why stay in Dillon

Dillon spreads across the hillside above the reservoir rather than gathering around one long Main Street. The marina and amphitheater give the town a strong summer identity. US 6 leads directly toward Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, making Dillon useful for east-county ski trips.

Check the exact address

A room near the marina and amphitheater offers a different stay from one near the shopping corridor by Silverthorne. Look at the walk to dinner, the nearest Summit Stage stop, and the highway entrance before booking.

Dillon is especially good for

Summer visits built around the reservoir or amphitheater, and winter trips focused on Keystone or Arapahoe Basin. Travelers who want a busy historic downtown outside the hotel may prefer Frisco or Breckenridge.

Dillon Amphitheater and Dillon Reservoir

Where to stay in Dillon

Best Overall Stay

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dillon

An all-suite hotel with kitchens and extra living space near Dillon Reservoir and the town center.

Stay

Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge

A long-established Dillon hotel near the reservoir, marina, amphitheater, and town-center restaurants.

Where to eat in Dillon

Special dinner

Bistro North

4.6 ★

Modern American restaurant serving chef-driven seasonal menus, craft cocktails, and artisanal wines for lunch, brunch, dinner, and après-ski gatherings.

Local icon

Dillon Dam Brewery

4.3 ★

Family-friendly American brewpub serving burgers, pub dinners, regionally sourced dishes, and house-brewed beers designed to pair with the menu.

Restaurants

Red Mountain Grill

4.0 ★

Casual American grill with Southwestern dishes, Angus burgers, steaks, brick-oven pizza, weekend brunch, a full bar, and a rustic interior.

Restaurants

Dillon Thai Restaurant

4.6 ★

Thai restaurant serving authentic dishes made from fresh ingredients, with a varied menu and options for dine-in or online ordering.

Restaurants

Cala Pub and Restaurant

4.6 ★

Celtic-style neighborhood pub serving fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, beer, wine, whiskey, and other traditional pub fare.

Casual meal

Last Chance Pizza & Sandwich Company

4.7 ★

Casual Dillon pizzeria serving New York-style thin-crust pies, calzones, and delivery, with fresh daily dough and all-natural red sauce.

Restaurants

Chimayo Grill

4.5 ★

Fast-casual coastal Mexican counter serving built-to-order burritos, Baja-style fish and shrimp tacos, and house-made chile rellenos for dine-in or takeout.

Restaurants

Vue Rooftop - Dillon

4.2 ★

Fourth-floor rooftop restaurant and bar serving contemporary spins on classic dishes, small plates, craft beer, and cocktails with Lake Dillon and mountain views.

Things to do in Dillon

Dillon Reservoir, the marina, and the amphitheater are the town's main draws. Keystone and Arapahoe Basin are a short drive east on US 6.