Bread House Guidebook

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Bread House Guidebook

Silver Plume

If you are staying on the weekend, you have to come join us at the bar for delicious drinks, charcuterie, great hangs, and even better scenery. Located in an 1800’s era bakery, our little mountain queen is truly like no other.
22 residents recomanen
Bread Bar
1010 Main St
22 residents recomanen
If you are staying on the weekend, you have to come join us at the bar for delicious drinks, charcuterie, great hangs, and even better scenery. Located in an 1800’s era bakery, our little mountain queen is truly like no other.
You’re pretty much there already, just walk towards Main St. and it’ll be on that corner to your right. Their hours are variable even from what is on their website, but if you’re lucky and catch 'em open they have delicious beverages, some food, and pastries.
6 residents recomanen
Plume Coffee Bar
855 Main St
6 residents recomanen
You’re pretty much there already, just walk towards Main St. and it’ll be on that corner to your right. Their hours are variable even from what is on their website, but if you’re lucky and catch 'em open they have delicious beverages, some food, and pastries.
This was a former schoolhouse built after the silver bust with the original classroom still on display on the first floor. Visitors can see the rich history of the area from the 1800s to the early 1900s.
8 residents recomanen
George Rowe Museum
315 Main St
8 residents recomanen
This was a former schoolhouse built after the silver bust with the original classroom still on display on the first floor. Visitors can see the rich history of the area from the 1800s to the early 1900s.
Check out this small Victorian structure built over a spring that supplied the town with its water during the mining days. It was named after a brewery that was across the street, but burned down in 1889.
Brewery Spring
173-283 Main Street
Check out this small Victorian structure built over a spring that supplied the town with its water during the mining days. It was named after a brewery that was across the street, but burned down in 1889.
Nice spot for a walk, picnic, or to tire out some kiddos on the playground.
Dinger Park
Main Street
Nice spot for a walk, picnic, or to tire out some kiddos on the playground.
This one is super close to the house, just make a left when you exit the house and walk up Silver st. until you reach the trailhead. On this hike you’ll have great views of the town, see historic mining ruins, and the memorial of a beloved resident of the town during the mining boom. An Englishman named Clifford Griffin ventured to Colorado in the 1860’s after suffering a massive heartbreak, losing his soon-to-be wife the night before their wedding. Although he was quite the success after discovering a vein of ore, he was socially withdrawn, spending most of his time with his violin. Outside the cabin he built close to the mine he and his brother ran, he would play to the whole town as it echoed off of the mountains. Sadly, Griffin decided to end his suffering, as they heard a gunshot ring out in the silence following his last performance. You can pay homage and stand on the very ledge he used to play on. (3.7 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1200 ft)
7:30 Mine Trail
820 Silver Street
This one is super close to the house, just make a left when you exit the house and walk up Silver st. until you reach the trailhead. On this hike you’ll have great views of the town, see historic mining ruins, and the memorial of a beloved resident of the town during the mining boom. An Englishman named Clifford Griffin ventured to Colorado in the 1860’s after suffering a massive heartbreak, losing his soon-to-be wife the night before their wedding. Although he was quite the success after discovering a vein of ore, he was socially withdrawn, spending most of his time with his violin. Outside the cabin he built close to the mine he and his brother ran, he would play to the whole town as it echoed off of the mountains. Sadly, Griffin decided to end his suffering, as they heard a gunshot ring out in the silence following his last performance. You can pay homage and stand on the very ledge he used to play on. (3.7 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1200 ft)
The name may state Georgetown, but you can actually hitch a ride in town! See some incredible views of the mountains on this steam powered engine during a 2 mile round trip. Fun for kids and adults alike. Your conductor may just be the Mayor of Silver Plume, or his daughter who is one of 7 female steam engine conductors in the country. Their family has been working on railroads for a few generations. A beloved attraction in this area.
10 residents recomanen
Georgetown Loop Railroad & Mining Park - Silver Plume Depot
825 Railroad Avenue
10 residents recomanen
The name may state Georgetown, but you can actually hitch a ride in town! See some incredible views of the mountains on this steam powered engine during a 2 mile round trip. Fun for kids and adults alike. Your conductor may just be the Mayor of Silver Plume, or his daughter who is one of 7 female steam engine conductors in the country. Their family has been working on railroads for a few generations. A beloved attraction in this area.
Pavilion Point is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers during the season. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. (5.6 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 997ft)
Pavilion Point Trail
Pavilion Point Trail
Pavilion Point is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers during the season. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. (5.6 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 997ft)
Located smack between Silver Plume and Dillon on I-70, but technically has a Dillon address. This hike a small part of the Continental Divide, and is a perfect day hike in the area. Great wildflower viewing in the Summer, and snowshoeing in the winter. Keep an eye on the weather, as you will be above treeline and heavily exposed on your adventures. (7.2 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1,744 ft)
Herman Gulch Trail
Herman Gulch Trail
Located smack between Silver Plume and Dillon on I-70, but technically has a Dillon address. This hike a small part of the Continental Divide, and is a perfect day hike in the area. Great wildflower viewing in the Summer, and snowshoeing in the winter. Keep an eye on the weather, as you will be above treeline and heavily exposed on your adventures. (7.2 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1,744 ft)
This hike will give you incredible views of the Front Range, and knock out two 14ers in one swoop. A 4WD and ground clearance equipped vehicle are needed to access the trailhead, though 2WD with ground clearance may be alright ( I would not recommend it, it gets dicey). Regardless, sedans will have to hang back in the dirt parking area on Barkerville Rd. and walk to the trailhead. This is a heavily trafficked hike in the Summer. Winter hikers will require traction gear, poles, an axe, and will be adding about 3 miles because the road to the trailhead is closed. Snow begins to pile up here in early October, so just keep that in mind. (8.1 miles, out and back, difficult, elev. gain 3,622 ft)
18 residents recomanen
Grays And Torreys Trailhead
3025 Stevens Gulch Rd
18 residents recomanen
This hike will give you incredible views of the Front Range, and knock out two 14ers in one swoop. A 4WD and ground clearance equipped vehicle are needed to access the trailhead, though 2WD with ground clearance may be alright ( I would not recommend it, it gets dicey). Regardless, sedans will have to hang back in the dirt parking area on Barkerville Rd. and walk to the trailhead. This is a heavily trafficked hike in the Summer. Winter hikers will require traction gear, poles, an axe, and will be adding about 3 miles because the road to the trailhead is closed. Snow begins to pile up here in early October, so just keep that in mind. (8.1 miles, out and back, difficult, elev. gain 3,622 ft)

Georgetown

3.2 miles away (about 5 minutes)
Fun little saloon, restaurant, and vintage decor shop all in one. They have live music Thursday-Saturday from 5-8pm.
7 residents recomanen
511 ROSE
511 Rose Street
7 residents recomanen
Fun little saloon, restaurant, and vintage decor shop all in one. They have live music Thursday-Saturday from 5-8pm.
A sweet little breakfast spot over in Georgetown. Their biscuits and gravy is quite the dish!
A & K's Place
715 Seventh St
A sweet little breakfast spot over in Georgetown. Their biscuits and gravy is quite the dish!
Pizza spot with regular live music (check out their website for the schedule), and a cozy atmosphere.
36 residents recomanen
The Alpine Restaurant and Bar
1106 Rose St
36 residents recomanen
Pizza spot with regular live music (check out their website for the schedule), and a cozy atmosphere.
This place has an amazing view of the lake in Georgetown, a variety of beers, and simple but tasty food.
19 residents recomanen
Cabin Creek Brewing
577 Twenty-Second St
19 residents recomanen
This place has an amazing view of the lake in Georgetown, a variety of beers, and simple but tasty food.
Classic American fare with some lovely views. A little on the pricey end for the area.
28 residents recomanen
Cooper's on the Creek
1500 Argentine St
28 residents recomanen
Classic American fare with some lovely views. A little on the pricey end for the area.
Serving locally roasted coffee, this spot has some bites and a welcoming seating setup.
Georgetown Fire Station
750 Brownell St
Serving locally roasted coffee, this spot has some bites and a welcoming seating setup.
Priding itself on being the first brewery in Georgetown since prohibition, this is a great place to try some local beer.
22 residents recomanen
Guanella Pass Brewing
501 Rose St
22 residents recomanen
Priding itself on being the first brewery in Georgetown since prohibition, this is a great place to try some local beer.
Who doesn’t love a hot bowl of pho on a chilly day? Luckily we can get such delicious Vietnamese food up in the mountains from this place in Georgetown.
16 residents recomanen
Pho Bay
1025 Rose Street
16 residents recomanen
Who doesn’t love a hot bowl of pho on a chilly day? Luckily we can get such delicious Vietnamese food up in the mountains from this place in Georgetown.
An authentic and extensive tour of a local mine.
6 residents recomanen
Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour
1016 Biddle St
6 residents recomanen
An authentic and extensive tour of a local mine.
Take a walk around the lake, and visit the Bighorn Sheep viewing deck early in the morning for your best chance of seeing them.
21 residents recomanen
Georgetown Lake
County Road 306
21 residents recomanen
Take a walk around the lake, and visit the Bighorn Sheep viewing deck early in the morning for your best chance of seeing them.
A gothic revival house with period decor and furniture open to the public for viewing.
18 residents recomanen
Hamill House Museum
305 Argentine St
18 residents recomanen
A gothic revival house with period decor and furniture open to the public for viewing.
This is a lightly trafficked trail with wildflowers during the season and fruitful opportunity for birdwatching. The markings on this trail are not the best, so be diligent in your adventures so as to not get lost. Lovely for leaf peeping season.
Silverdale Trailhead
1967 Guanella Pass Rd
This is a lightly trafficked trail with wildflowers during the season and fruitful opportunity for birdwatching. The markings on this trail are not the best, so be diligent in your adventures so as to not get lost. Lovely for leaf peeping season.

Dillon

22 miles away (about 25 minutes)
Cozy breakfasts, Southwestern, and BBQ food at this spot.
178 residents recomanen
Arapahoe Cafe & Pub
626 Lake Dillon Drive
178 residents recomanen
Cozy breakfasts, Southwestern, and BBQ food at this spot.
Counter service eatery serving Coastal Mexican food.
33 residents recomanen
Chimayo Mexican Grill
324 Dillon Ridge Rd
33 residents recomanen
Counter service eatery serving Coastal Mexican food.
Large brewpub with a variety of food and handcrafted beer.
238 residents recomanen
Dillon Dam Brewery
100 Little Dam St
238 residents recomanen
Large brewpub with a variety of food and handcrafted beer.
Mexican-Italian fusion with an extensive menu and beverage options.
6 residents recomanen
Lili's Bistro
119 La Bonte Street
6 residents recomanen
Mexican-Italian fusion with an extensive menu and beverage options.
Mom-&-pop gourmet nook serving Pan-Asian meals.
38 residents recomanen
Cafe ProFusion
119 La Bonte St
38 residents recomanen
Mom-&-pop gourmet nook serving Pan-Asian meals.
Great selection of wine, various specials, pairings, live music on Sundays, and a trivia night on Thursday where you can win a bottle of wine!
9 residents recomanen
Saved by the Wine
765 West Anemone Trail
9 residents recomanen
Great selection of wine, various specials, pairings, live music on Sundays, and a trivia night on Thursday where you can win a bottle of wine!
Global influenced restaurant serving hand-crafted cocktails and artisanal wines. Sophisticated and unique experience, great place to celebrate special occasions.
19 residents recomanen
Bistro North
270 Dillon Ridge Road
19 residents recomanen
Global influenced restaurant serving hand-crafted cocktails and artisanal wines. Sophisticated and unique experience, great place to celebrate special occasions.
What a beaut! This reservoir supplies the water for the city of Denver.
176 residents recomanen
Dillon Reservoir
176 residents recomanen
What a beaut! This reservoir supplies the water for the city of Denver.
Gorgeous views all around and a few moderately trafficked trails to choose from.
Dillon Nature Preserve Trailhead
Gorgeous views all around and a few moderately trafficked trails to choose from.
Good trail for beginners, moderately trafficked, and pretty tree/reservoir sights. Parking area is small, as a warning.
18 residents recomanen
Tenderfoot Mountain Trailhead
Tenderfoot Trail Road
18 residents recomanen
Good trail for beginners, moderately trafficked, and pretty tree/reservoir sights. Parking area is small, as a warning.
Check out their show schedule for the warmer months. Not quite Red Rocks, but still a wonderful environment to see a show!
126 residents recomanen
Amfiteatre de Dillon
135 W Lodgepole St
126 residents recomanen
Check out their show schedule for the warmer months. Not quite Red Rocks, but still a wonderful environment to see a show!
Get away from the crowds of more visited tourist places and learn more about the history of Dillon. Very remarkable historic buildings. Opens in June.
1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum
403 La Bonte St
Get away from the crowds of more visited tourist places and learn more about the history of Dillon. Very remarkable historic buildings. Opens in June.

Silverthorne

20.5 miles away (about 22 minutes)
Yummy food, saloon vibes, and a unique experience. At this joint you pick and grill your own meat. They've got an extensive unlimited salad bar and all you can eat Texas toast. Plus a full bar!
45 residents recomanen
Mint Steakhouse
347 Blue River Pkwy
45 residents recomanen
Yummy food, saloon vibes, and a unique experience. At this joint you pick and grill your own meat. They've got an extensive unlimited salad bar and all you can eat Texas toast. Plus a full bar!
Top notch food and a welcoming environment.
26 residents recomanen
The Argentos Empanadas & More
273 Summit Pl
26 residents recomanen
Top notch food and a welcoming environment.
Quick, laid back, and quality food.
16 residents recomanen
Enza's Delicatessen & Market
358 Blue River Parkway
16 residents recomanen
Quick, laid back, and quality food.
Semi-casual restaurant serving up pizza, pasta dishes & other classics plus a full bar & patio.
175 residents recomanen
Sauce on the Blue
358 Blue River Pkwy
175 residents recomanen
Semi-casual restaurant serving up pizza, pasta dishes & other classics plus a full bar & patio.
Welcoming place serving up New American/global cuisine and craft cocktails.
31 residents recomanen
Timberline Craft Kitchen
246 Rainbow Dr
31 residents recomanen
Welcoming place serving up New American/global cuisine and craft cocktails.
Heavily trafficked but pretty hike! (3.3 mi, out and back, easy, elev. gain 396 ft)
25 residents recomanen
Lily Pad Lake
25 residents recomanen
Heavily trafficked but pretty hike! (3.3 mi, out and back, easy, elev. gain 396 ft)
A place for lots of different activities to be done. Picnicking, tennis, skateboarding, sand volleyball, soccer, and more! Great for kids as they have a large playground.
26 residents recomanen
Rainbow Park
430 Rainbow Dr
26 residents recomanen
A place for lots of different activities to be done. Picnicking, tennis, skateboarding, sand volleyball, soccer, and more! Great for kids as they have a large playground.
Great scenery and place to walk, run, or bike, (5.3 miles, out and back, easy, elev. gain 118 ft)
Blue River Trail
Blue River Trail
Great scenery and place to walk, run, or bike, (5.3 miles, out and back, easy, elev. gain 118 ft)
Really gorgeous views, and chances to see wildlife. Do not attempt this past October without snowshoes. (6.4 miles, out and back, difficult, elev. gain 3,008ft)
20 residents recomanen
Buffalo Mountain Trailhead
County Road 1260
20 residents recomanen
Really gorgeous views, and chances to see wildlife. Do not attempt this past October without snowshoes. (6.4 miles, out and back, difficult, elev. gain 3,008ft)

Idaho Springs

14.5 miles away (about 15 minutes)
Super yummy breakfast spot.
38 residents recomanen
Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner St
38 residents recomanen
Super yummy breakfast spot.
Excellent BBQ, highly recommend trying this place out.
68 residents recomanen
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado Blvd
68 residents recomanen
Excellent BBQ, highly recommend trying this place out.
Relaxing and spacious place for some drinks and bites.
29 residents recomanen
Clear Creek Outdoors
1446 Miner St
29 residents recomanen
Relaxing and spacious place for some drinks and bites.
A tavern with games, bar grub, and a laidback feeling.
34 residents recomanen
The Vintage Moose
123 16th Ave
34 residents recomanen
A tavern with games, bar grub, and a laidback feeling.
Definitely a must stop for beer lovers!
70 residents recomanen
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner St
70 residents recomanen
Definitely a must stop for beer lovers!
A deli with book selection and some games. Cozy environment.
26 residents recomanen
Two Brothers Deli
1424 Miner St
26 residents recomanen
A deli with book selection and some games. Cozy environment.
One of the regions most in tact and historic mining sites. Great for families to do together, or the generally curious!
61 residents recomanen
Argo Mill i túnel
2350 Riverside Dr
61 residents recomanen
One of the regions most in tact and historic mining sites. Great for families to do together, or the generally curious!
Heavily trafficked but well worth it hike to check out the glacier. Beautiful scenery. (2.4 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1,030ft)
148 residents recomanen
Glacier de Santa Maria
7599 Fall River Road
148 residents recomanen
Heavily trafficked but well worth it hike to check out the glacier. Beautiful scenery. (2.4 miles, out and back, moderate, elev. gain 1,030ft)
Provides a tour that gives great insight to the life and work of miners.
26 residents recomanen
Phoenix Gold Mine
800 Trail Creek Road
26 residents recomanen
Provides a tour that gives great insight to the life and work of miners.
Small museum with exhibits and a gift shop. Informative about the areas mining history.
25 residents recomanen
Idaho Springs Visitor Center
2060 Miner St
25 residents recomanen
Small museum with exhibits and a gift shop. Informative about the areas mining history.
Pretty old water wheel that's just a short walk to be viewed.
Charlie Taylor Water Wheel Trail
Charlie Taylor Water Wheel Trail
Pretty old water wheel that's just a short walk to be viewed.

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272 residents recomanen
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100 Dercum Square
272 residents recomanen
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