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Activities in Crested Butte

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Experience Crested Butte

A four-season mountain destination designed for movement, culture, and discovery.
Elk Mountain Guide Service
Whether you are looking to ski or snowboard at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, want to snowshoe or snowmobile into the Colorado backcountry or enjoy a hockey game at the Crested Butte Nordic Center you will find there is no end to the adventure in this Colorado ski town.
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Hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, kayaking, mt. climbing… and endless list of possibilities for your Crested Butte summertime adventure.
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Crested Butte Dining
A variety of fine dining, family style restaurants and lively pubs line the streets of Historic Downtown Crested Butte all just a short walk from the Elk Mountain Lodge. Enjoy Pizza at Mikey’s, Thai at the Ginger Cafe, Sushi at the Lobar or Lil’s and much more. Check out the Crested Butte News Dining Guide for more on Crested Butte restaurants and bars.
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If you are searching for a new pair of skis or hunting down the perfect Christmas present you are sure to find it here in Crested Butte. Adventure outfitters and sporting goods stores, clothing and shoe retailers, gift shops and yes plenty of art galleries and jewelers are ready to serve you throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Depending on the time of year you are visiting Crested Butte there are a number of options for you to get here. You can opt for the convenience of the Gunnison – Crested Butte Regional Airport, drive over Kebler or Cottonwood Pass, or even hike or bike into town and rely on the Mountain Express Shuttle to get you around town!
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Crested Butte Lodging

Located one block from Elk Ave and Crested Butte's finest restaurants — ranked #1 of 11 B&Bs in the historic district on TripAdvisor.
Historic Elk Avenue shops in downtown Crested Butte, one block from Elk Mountain Lodge
Elk Mountain Lodge hotel entrance on a snowy winter evening in Crested Butte, Colorado
Cross-country skiing below Mt. Crested Butte at sunrise near Elk Mountain Lodge
Complimentary full breakfast with fresh croissants and fruit at Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte
Summer wildflowers on a hiking trail in the Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado
Third-floor king room with vaulted ceiling and private balcony door at Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte