Crested Butte Cabins & Vacation Rentals

Crested Butte Travel Guide

Known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, Crested Butte is a town with charm, as well as beautiful scenery. Surrounded by mountains and forests, this is the retreat you have been waiting for with lots of recreational activities outdoors. From kayaking and white-water rafting to biking and rock climbing, there is always a mountain adventure to be had during the summer. Of course, in the winter, Crested Butte is famous for world-class skiing opportunities too. This town has it all, meaning you can enjoy diverse dining options from burgers and beers to tacos and margaritas. When it comes to shopping, Crested Butte doesn’t disappoint either, with local art galleries, apparel stores and everything you need for hiking and biking.

Things to Do in Crested Butte

Top things to do in Crested Butte include exploring the Elk Mountain Range. You can hike and go biking, with plenty of trails to escape into the wilderness. You can also take the chair lift up the Crested Butte Mountain. In the winter, this area turns into a prime spot for skiing and snow activities. Visitors will love a leisurely stroll down Elk Ave, with its historic buildings and views of the mountains in the background. You can even stop at a shop or café on the way. To learn more about the city and its rich history, visit the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

Best Time to Visit Crested Butte

For hiking and biking, the best time to visit Crested Butte is during the summer. In addition, July is a good time to visit Crested Butte since there is the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. The winter months have the best conditions for skiing.

A Local's Guide to Crested Butte

Crested Butte Colorado is a great year-round mountain destination that not only offers some fantastic slopes, but also gorgeous scenery and a rich history. The town has a laid-back atmosphere, and has the advantage of being a lot less crowded than some of the bigger towns in the north.

No matter the time of year, there is a plethora of things to do to keep visitors entertained during a Crested Butte vacation. As a ski town, the sport is one of the main activities, however, there is also many fishing, golfing, and horse riding too. The more adventurous types can head up to the summit of Mt. Crested Butte for a bird's-eye view of the town and surrounding valley. Trout fishing in the area is some of the best in the world, with fresh ice cold water running down from the mountains.

In the winter, Crested Butte is a hot spot for skiers and snowboarders, with most people flocking to Crested Butte Mountain Resort -- home to some of the most challenging lift-served terrain in North America. As well as the runs for the more advanced, there are also many beginner and intermediate runs for the whole family to enjoy. The town is also close to the Elk Mountain Range and the Colorado Rockies. In the winter, the snowscapes are beautiful, and in the summer, wildflowers dot the hills. Mountain biking is another great activity, and it can be thrilling riding up and down the mountain hills.

Head downtown for some of the best shopping in Truckee. Elk Avenue is in the center of everything and is lined with historical buildings, unique shops, and mountain vistas. Here, is where you'll find many of the Crested Butte vacation rentals, all of which are within walking distance to shops, eateries, and more. It's only a 10-minute free shuttle ride away from the mountain too.

Crested Butte vacation rentals are plentiful, with a range of choices to suit all budgets and preferences. In town there are a number of relaxing bed and breakfasts and locally-owned inns. For a real escape, get one of the many Crested Butte rentals complete with burning log fire and a hot tub -- a true home away from home.