Blue River, CO

United States

Blue River is a small mountain town of about 1,400 people along Highway 9 in Summit County, sitting at 9,600 feet elevation between Breckenridge and Silverthorne. Most visitors drive up from Denver via I-70 west to Silverthorne, then south on Highway 9 for about 10 miles. The route connects to Breckenridge just 8 miles south, making it popular with ski resort visitors. The town features an authentic 1882 railroad depot from the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad.

Airports closest to Blue River, CO are Lake County Airport and Eagle County Regional Airport.

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