Sheila’s guidebook
Sightseeing
No matter how you travel or which direction you take, the Gunnison country is one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Wildflower capital of Colorado. Best year ever for the bright flowers covering the hillsides. Combine viewing with the Art Festival first weekend in August!
Free bus steps from Taylor Street House to Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte (take the chairlift to the top of the mountain).
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Crested Butte
Wildflower capital of Colorado. Best year ever for the bright flowers covering the hillsides. Combine viewing with the Art Festival first weekend in August!
Free bus steps from Taylor Street House to Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte (take the chairlift to the top of the mountain).
You have to see it to believe it.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
You have to see it to believe it.
Lake City
Unique mountain town, gateway for 4X4 adventures.
Great photography
Want a preview of the Gunnison Country? Check out Allan Ivy's photos at his gallery on Main Street (and the other artists and galleries too) or his website at openyoureyesgallery.com.
Open Your Eyes Gallery
229 N Main StWant a preview of the Gunnison Country? Check out Allan Ivy's photos at his gallery on Main Street (and the other artists and galleries too) or his website at openyoureyesgallery.com.
Water activities
The rivers are open!! White water rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing. You name it, it's waiting for you. Blue Mesa lake is full too.
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Gunnison River
The rivers are open!! White water rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing. You name it, it's waiting for you. Blue Mesa lake is full too.
Great Italian cuisine. Offers float and dine option as well as River Bar.
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Garlic Mike's
2674 CO-135Great Italian cuisine. Offers float and dine option as well as River Bar.
Picnic, camping, boating, paddleboarding, fishing all on a mountain lake.
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Blue Mesa Reservoir
Picnic, camping, boating, paddleboarding, fishing all on a mountain lake.
Travel to Gunnison
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
Fly into Gunnison.
What to do
Gunnison Arts Center
102 S Main StAlways something new at the Art Center.
Crested Butte Arts Festival
601 Red Lady AveOnce a year, first weekend in August, multiple artists.