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Foodie Tour From Gunnison to Gothic

This tasting tour through Gunnison, Gothic and Crested Butte, with a few activities in between meals, will give you a glimpse of life in these special mountain towns in southwest Colorado.

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Day 1

activity

Elk Creek Marina

Blue Mesa Reservoir offers boating, sailing and fishing plus water skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, beach time and swimming. NOTE:…

lunch

The Powerstop

The Powerstop in Gunnison serves the best burgers and sandwiches. Full bar and gas station! Voted Best Burger.

activity

Double Shot Cyclery

Full service, professional bicycle maintenance and repair for all bikes, as well as a coffee shop.

dinner

Garlic Mike's Float 'n Dine

Enjoy the area's only dinner cruise – Rocky Mountain style! Start out at Three Rivers Resort and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Gunnison River to…

activity

High Alpine Brewing Company

Located in downtown Gunnison, Colorado surrounded by epic terrain that locals embrace all year round. Family owned and operated, Scott and Stacey started…

lodging

Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting

The Gateway to Taylor Canyon, our resort sits between Gunnison and Crested Butte and features cabins, vacation homes & lodge rooms. Lodging ranges…

Day 2

breakfast

Paradise Cafe

Breakfast and lunch served Mon-Sat 7am-2pm. Breakfast Only Sunday's 7am-1pm.

activity

Summer Chairlift Ride at Crested Butte Mountain Resort

There’s nothing like the view from the top of Mt. Crested Butte. On a bluebird day, you can gaze down on the town of Crested Butte, look out toward…

lunch

Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks

The Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks is Crested Butte Mountain Resort's newest on-mountain addition, now open for the season! Where once stood a small cabin…

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Spend the Afternoon Atop Mt. Crested Butte

Hike around or bring your mountain bike to do some exploring after your top-of-the-mountain lunch before taking the chairlift back to town for dinner.

activity

Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream

Third Bowl Ice Cream produces wholesale, locally-sourced, homemade ice cream in Hotchkiss, Colorado. Our ice cream can be found across the state of…

lodging

Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Located in the heart of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area - just steps from the ski lifts, hiking, biking and near shopping and restaurants…

Day 3

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Coffee Lab

The Coffee Lab located in Mountaineer Square is now featuring specialty coffees, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and soup! Stop by for great coffee,…

activity

Drive to Gothic & Hike to Judd Falls

Close to Crested Butte, the trail to Judd Falls is a popular choice for visitors with its mellow profile and short distance. It offers great views of…

lunch

Dining Hall at the Rocky Mountain Biological Library

Our meals are prepared from scratch by a dedicated staff of culinary magicians serving either a meat or a vegetarian option buffet style. The public…

activity

Montanya Distillers

Montanya Distillers is a Colorado craft distiller of award-winning rum, founded in 2008. The company moved its headquarters from Silverton, CO to Crested…

activity

The Dogwood

The Dogwood is located in an old miners cabin just off of Elk Avenue. Come enjoy one of our creative cocktails which feature our house-infused liquors…

lodging

Cristiana Guesthaus

Cristiana Guesthaus is a cozy bed and breakfast inn with the charm of a European ski lodge. A hearty homemade continental breakfast is served fireside…

Day 4

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McGill's At Crested Butte

Enjoy homemade breakfasts such as french toast with real maple syrup, eggs benedict, and fresh baked biscuits.

activity

Hike Brush Creek

Brush Creek trail is straightforward and offers expansive views most of the way from the start.

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lunch

Crested Butte Burger Company

Located at the base area of Mount Crested Butte, this eatery dishes up delightful burgers and fries.

activity

Gunnison Pioneer Museum

Five-acre campus and Gunnison's cultural and historic 1880s history! Buildings include: Gunnison's first post office (1876), Denver & Rio Grande…

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dinner

I Bar Ranch

The I Bar is an authentic western heritage event center situated at the base of ‘W’ Mountain in beautiful Gunnison, CO. Its unique setting is what makes…

activity

I Bar Ranch Summer Concert Series

The I Bar is situated on a 10-acre converted hay meadow, 250 feet off of the Tomichi Creek at the base of W Mountain in beautiful Gunnison. Have dinner…

lodging

The Inn at Tomichi Village

The serene surroundings, and crisp mountain air make Tomichi Village the right choice for visitors searching for a combination of charm, peace and quiet,…

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