With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Silverton, 45 miles away, has to offer. Kendall Mountain Recreation Area should be at the top of your to-do list here. Silverton Powdercats and Ice Lakes are must-see attractions too. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Ouray, 60 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, make sure it’s Ouray Hot Springs Pool. (But we’re also big fans of Ouray Alchemist Museum and Box Canyon Falls Park.)