Overlooking the lake is the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre, the venue for summer local theater, family programs and the ever popular free Saturday evening "Sunset at the Summit" concert series. Between the Marina and the Amphitheatre is the Marina Park, which is home to the Friday Farmers Market. The Market is an open-air market featuring fresh grown produce, homemade baked goods, flowers, and specialty foods. The Market runs mid-June through the end of September. Throughout the town of Dillon and along the miles of shore-side bike paths are the public parks and the smaller pocket parks, which provide the perfect resting spot to take in the views.

In the wintertime, Dillon's quaint and cozy atmosphere is a great alternative from the larger resorts for lodging, shopping and dining. Dillon is centrally located along the free bus routes and less than 20 minutes from any of the county's ski areas. If you are looking for alternate outdoor activities, there are intermediate snowshoe and cross country skiing opportunities at the Dillon Nature Preserve, which also offers some of the most spectacular views within Summit County. Another great option is Dillon's self-guided historic walking tour around downtown Dillon that focuses on the buildings and homes moved from the town's original site prior to the completion of the dam.