Title: Things to Do in Gunnison - Crested Butte in 2026 | Expedia.com [Gunnison - Crested Butte Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Crested-Butte.dx180039)[Hotels in Gunnison - Crested Butte](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Crested-Butte-Hotels.d180039.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gunnison - Crested Butte](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gunnison-Crested-Butte.d180039.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Gunnison - Crested Butte](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Gunnison-Crested-Butte.d180039.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gunnison - Crested Butte Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Crested-Butte.d180039.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Gunnison - Crested Butte ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gunnison - Crested Butte Types of activities Where to stay [Gunnison - Crested Butte Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Gunnison---Crested-Butte.dx180039) ![Gunnison - Crested Butte showing tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180039/b9ab8d15-6ed8-4deb-964d-d6070cfba933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunnison - Crested Butte showing tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180039/b9ab8d15-6ed8-4deb-964d-d6070cfba933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunnison - Crested Butte showing wildflowers, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180039/a0a245ad-9b34-4952-aa84-ef78e5d25b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunnison - Crested Butte which includes mountain biking, tranquil scenes and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180039/114bb5c9-a6bb-4bed-aded-83ad67122ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunnison - Crested Butte featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180039/bbc36d14-9503-4ae6-9562-dc37738e08d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Gunnison - Crested Butte Attractions If you're ready to discover the best of Gunnison - Crested Butte, sign up for one of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=180039&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly local show you the most popular sites. 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gunnison - Crested Butte ![Crested Butte Mountain Resort showing mountains, a small town or village and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089703/b74d4855-0dc3-426d-bcff-9325fbed4d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crested Butte Mountain Resort 4.5/5(243 reviews) Enjoy thrilling year-round activities at this mountain resort tucked into the Colorado Rockies. Here, the value is in the experiences more than the name. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Mountain-Resort-Crested-Butte.d6089703.Vacation-Attraction) ![Town of Mount Crested Butte Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576385438/abfa8326-da75-4fad-bb6b-e9f263115787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crested Butte Town Park 4.5/5(19 reviews) After visiting Crested Butte Town Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Town-Park-Downtown-Crested-Butte.d553248621576385438.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aspen Nordic Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533119082/f0917f6f-ed9a-4a15-be94-49dccb837dd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crested Butte Nordic Center 4/5(11 reviews) Hit the slopes in Crested Butte with a visit to Crested Butte Nordic Center. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Nordic-Center-Skyland.d553248621533119082.Vacation-Attraction) #### Western State Colorado University 4.5/5(50 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Western State Colorado University during your visit to Gunnison. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Western-State-Colorado-University-Gunnison.d6143498.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taylor River Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Taylor River during your travels in Almont. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Taylor-River-Almont.d827491474155171840.Vacation-Attraction) #### Jack in the Box Glades You can take time to visit Jack in the Box Glades during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Jack-In-The-Box-Glades.d553248635996618447.Destination-Travel-Guides) #### Westwall You can take time to visit Westwall during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's shops and seek out its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Westwall-Crested-Butte.d553248635996618724.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crested Butte Mountain Theatre 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can make plans for a show at Crested Butte Mountain Theatre on your trip to Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Mountain-Theatre-Downtown-Crested-Butte.d553248621533124771.Vacation-Attraction) #### Center for the Arts 4/5(14 reviews) You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Center for the Arts in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Center-For-The-Arts-Crested-Butte.d553248621533114891.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Gunnison - Crested Butte ![Crested Butte Town Rainbow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944508843476512768/a06228e4-108e-4109-9ac6-891bd0ec7713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Crested Butte If you're spending some time in Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Downtown-Crested-Butte.dx944508843476512768) ![Skyland Golf Course - Small mountain resort town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado in summer with Whetstone Mountain rising over the Skyland Residential Community and Golf Course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/827836167711715328/8a53f7ca-635b-4f38-822a-5ccb3a07d0f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Skyland If you're spending some time in Skyland, Lake Grant and Crested Butte Nordic Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Skyland.dx827836167711715328) ![Scarp Ridge Trail is what I believe to be one of the most beautiful trails in Colorado. It is moderate in difficulty, but beautiful every step of the way. Highly recommend if in the Crested Butte area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5919/e89febb3-7c76-4e88-a2c2-4de2bd42deaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elk Avenue Historic Distric While visiting Elk Avenue Historic Distric, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Trail 403\. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Elk-Avenue-Historic-Distric.dx976388020620398592) ![Crested Butte South From the Air](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470185/59dfad5b-d57d-4ed8-8846-db2b85f9af98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Crested Butte South While there might not be top attractions in Crested Butte South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Slate River and Lake Grant. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Crested-Butte-South.dx553248635976470185) ![Marcellina Mountain, Colorado, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472401/a4723726-50d7-4777-8d5f-689d71b2cb63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Outlook While there might not be top attractions in The Outlook, you can explore the larger area and discover places like West Wall Lift and Peachtree Lift. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-The-Outlook.dx553248635976472401) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buckhorn Ranch If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Buckhorn Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Slate River and Lake Grant. [](https://expedia.com/Crested-Butte-Buckhorn-Ranch.dx976388880240926720) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Crested-Butte.dx180039.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Gunnison - Crested Butte ![Aspen Mountain showing mountains, landscape views and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071603/5a64871b-cb1f-4459-8bde-2230a72412ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aspen ![Beautiful evening light in September at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1396/9c08f91b-4dfc-4e30-aa01-380c4aa0391d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gunnison ![Crested Butte Mountain Resort featuring a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089703/00315e1b-3ce6-49b2-8173-e874d5faf86d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Crested Butte ![Panoramic of autumn color with storm coming from McClure Pass south of Carbondale Colorado off Route 133](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6964/3163b242-bbe2-4482-8e74-2eef7052efdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carbondale ![Winter Lodgepole Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/73258/731484e3-afe9-42de-9c68-9e7341dee9c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Almont ![The Alpine Tunnel is an 1800ft long railroad tunnel at an elevation of 11,523 Ft. It was the first railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide and the U.S. Forest Service says “ it remains the highest railroad tunnel and the longest narrow gauge tunnel in North America”. The rail bed up to the tunnel is now a hiking trail. The people that built this were “badass” ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179957/4a6f44d9-5563-4bfb-bc00-1bebe029c9c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sargents ![colorado roky mountains vista views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047770/df7a3b4e-e913-4340-8e72-31d739a5d936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nathrop ![Buena Vista showing a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056637/c3981ac6-b846-4ee7-a014-61e95158f491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buena Vista ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there cheap things to do in Gunnison - Crested Butte? ### What can you do in Gunnison - Crested Butte for free? > - Western State Colorado University > - Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce > - Smith Opera House > - Trail 403