The high country town of Dillon Colorado is situated along the scenic Lake Dillon Reservoir, about 16 miles from Breckenridge and 69 miles west of Denver. Dillon is a year-round vacation destination featuring water sports, summer concerts at the Dillon Amphitheater and healthy outdoor activities at nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. There are also several nearby golf courses and ski resorts. If you are planning a vacation in Dillon you will find a variety of motels located near restaurants, shopping and the lake.
The Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge is located only steps away from Lake Dillon and the marina. The motel features spacious rooms providing panoramic views of the majestic Rocky Mountains and the lake. The Ptarmigan Lodge provides all the creature comforts of home including satellite cable TV and wireless Internet access. Pets are welcome for a small fee. Children under the age of 12 stay free with a paying adult.
Next door, you will find Pug Ryans Steakhouse Brewery, featuring a lakeside outdoor Tiki Bar and indoor pub and steakhouse serving lunch and dinner menus. Pug Ryans serves a variety of microbrews and baby-back ribs, steaks, chicken and fish entrees.
The historic Arapahoe Cafe and Pub is also a short walk from the lodge, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are interested in firing up your taste buds, consider the black cherry smoked pork chops with cranberry chipolte glaze.
Comfort Suites is located on a ridge in Dillon, and features views of the Rocky Mountains and the lake. The motel features a heated indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and an exercise room. The local free shuttle service, the Summit Stage, has a stop in front of the Comfort Suites, and provides transportation throughout Dillon and Summit County. The motel is within walking distance of Nozawa Sushi and Teppanyaki Grill, a favorite of locals. Teppanyaki serves Japanese cuisine that is prepared on a central grill by a chef surrounded by guests seated at tables. The menu allows you to choose from among a variety of entrees, including steak, fish or chicken.
The Super 8 motel is located off I-70 at Exit 205 in Dillon, and features affordable rooms with walking distance of 100 factory stores and numerous dining establishments. If you are looking for affordable lodging offering easy access to the interstate, shopping and dining you might consider Super 8 Dillon. The motel is pet friendly, but charges a fee.
