The creativity of the community shines through in everything from public art installations, to artisan cocktails, to locally crafted goods. Read on to find out how to experience Crested Butte ’s unique sights, sounds and flavors like a local. Things... Read more
Colorado Creative Corridor
A new way to tour Colorado invites travelers to explore five rural destinations as part of a unique itinerary highlighting arts and cultural experiences. The Colorado Creative Corridor is a 331-mile trail that links the mountain towns of Carbondale, Crested Butte, Paonia, Ridgway and Salida.
These five towns combine to offer a collective experience of unique event programming and activities alongside mountain-town eclecticism, majestic vistas and outdoor recreation, and authentic Colorado mountain culture.
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Feel like a local with these insider tips to seeing all there is to see in this precious western Colorado town. Things to See & Do The best way to start your journey in the cherry capital of Colorado is... Read more
See what all the buzz is about for yourself: Here are three ways to love Salida like the people who live there. Things to See & Do SteamPlant Event Center and Riverside Park are the places to be if films,... Read more
Its array of artsy pursuits is ideal for the creative at heart. Do it as a daytrip from nearby Aspen or Glenwood Springs or love it on its own. From gallery and museum hopping to sustainable farm lunches and meandering... Read more
Located northeast of Telluride and south of Montrose, Ridgway is also a cinematic hot spot of sorts. It’s where “True Grit,” “How the West Was Won” and “Tribute to a Bad Man” were filmed. Follow this guide to exploring Ridgway... Read more
To the delight of lovers of the arts, the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition has welcomed artists of all mediums to the area. Read more
In Carbondale, a crop of forward-thinking farmers, artists and makers are cultivating a new kind of creative energy. Read more
If you can tear yourself away from Mount Crested Butte, you'll discover a flourishing arts and culture scene in town. Read more
Paonia is a thriving confluence of art, craftsmanship and agriculture in the fertile North Fork Valley. Read more
Find a thriving artistic community in the Ridgway Creative District, with galleries and gift shops housed in Old West-style storefronts. Read more
Salida's culture supports a colorful tapestry of culinary craftsmen, beverage innovators, visual artists and other talented makers. Read more
Spanning 331 miles through five mountain towns, the Colorado Creative Corridor is a unique way to explore the state’s art and cultural offerings. Read more
