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The Town of Crested Butte
The Town of Crested Butte is one of Colorado's larger Registered National Historic Districts. Many of the buildings in Crested Butte are the original structures from the bustling mining days of the late 1880s. Pick up a free self guided walking tour brochure available at the Crested Butte Heritage Museum and explore the town on your own or schedule a guided tour through the museum.
Elk Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7992
Hours of Operation
365 days a year for museums, art centers, shopping and dining.
Spring and Summer (May through mid September) for wildflowers, water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding.
Fall (mid September to early October) for fall colors and all outdoor recreation.
Winter (late November through early April) winter sports: alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice skating/hockey.
Directions
From Denver (4 hours): I-70 West to 470 to 285 South to 24 West and then, 50 West to 135 North.
From Colorado Springs (3 hours): I-25 South to 50 West to 135 North.
From Grand Junction (3.5 hours): Hwy 50 East
Visitor Services
Parking
Restrooms
Gift Shop
Snack Bar / Restaurant
Visitor Information
Picnic Area
ADA Accessibility
Pet Area
Designations
National Register District
National Historic Landmark
State Register of Historic Places
Travel Tips
This destination is great for heritage and cultural visitors as well as soft and active recreation.
Entrance Fees
Museums have nominal admittance fees of $3 to $7.
