5 Days
5 Days in Montrose, Gunnison & Crested Butte
Despite the different vibes and activities in these towns, all offer unparalleled adventure and spectacular scenery.
Sustainability Activity
How to Give Back to These Special Places
Donate to Curecanti National Recreation Area or volunteer with Wildlands Restoration.
Day 1
activity
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Hiking…
lunch
Colorado Boy Pizzeria
Colorado Boy Pizzeria and Brewery lives in the historic Stockman's building at 320 East Main in downtown Montrose. We are proud to brew and serve our…
activity
Museum of the Mountain West, Inc.
Experience what it was like to live in western Colorado in the 1880's to the 1930's. View 500,000 artifacts displayed in store and office displays circa…
dinner
Ted Nelson's Steakhouse
We are a dinner house specializing in steaks proudly serving Certified Angus Beef®, while offering a variety of other choices on our menu to please…
activity
Historic Downtown Montrose
Filled with eclectic shops, restaurants, brew pubs, galleries, and more, Montrose's charming downtown is the perfect blend of old and new. Historic…
lodging
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Montrose
Montrose's area most complete AAA 3-diamond accommodations, including suites. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool tubs, fitness center,…
Day 2
breakfast
Backstreet Bagel Company
At Backstreet we bake at least 15 flavors of bagels every morning. We believe our bagels are the best in the world. Maybe it’s the water that melts…
activity
Dillon Pinnacles Hike in Curecanti National Recreation Area
Ascending through sagebrush, ponderosa pine and riparian habitats, this trail offers spectacular views of Blue Mesa Reservoir, the distant San Juan…
Insider's Tip
Time for a Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a picnic lunch you picked up at Backstreet Bagel Company after breakfast to take on your hike to the Dillon Pinnacles.
activity
Blue Mesa Fishing
Welcome to Blue Mesa Reservoir Fishing Guide Service in Gunnison Colorado! Come enjoy the best fishing guide service on the lake with Captain Casey…
dinner
Blackstock Bistro
Excellent food and drinks available. Great dishes for all of Gunnison. Casual yet elegant dining. Food, Appetizers, Cocktails, Parties, Music.
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
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,…
Day 3
breakfast
W Cafe
The W Cafe is the place the locals hang out for breakfast and lunch. Voted best breakfast by the people, 2001-2017. We have very fast and efficient…
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…
lunch
The Dive Gunnison
Modern pub with an upbeat vibe, serving Colorado craft beers, signature cocktails and a range of inspired grub - from poutine and avocado flatbread…
activity
Double Shot Cyclery
Full service, professional bicycle maintenance and repair for all bikes, as well as a coffee shop.
dinner
Garlic Mike's
Garlic Mike’s, invites you to enjoy the finest Italian cuisine this side of New Jersey on the beautiful Gunnison River in Gunnison Colorado. Red-checked…
activity
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Our 30-inch reflector telescope maximizes our thin and unpolluted Rocky Mountain atmosphere to bring distant astronomical vistas to the eyes of visitors…
lodging
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Gunnison
Opened June 2006. Remodeled in 2014. 107 rooms. Balcony suites available with mountain views. Voted Gunnison's best lodging property five years running…
Day 4
breakfast
Paradise Cafe
Breakfast and lunch served Mon-Sat 7am-2pm. Breakfast Only Sunday's 7am-1pm.
activity
Stroll Down Elk Avenue in Crested Butte
Crested Butte draws people because it is friendly, beautiful, fun-spirited, and surprisingly sophisticated for such a small town. Here we’re fortunate…
lunch
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
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…
dinner
Three Rivers Smokehouse
Located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont. Open daily from Memorial Day weekend through the 3rd weekend in September, we offer a fantastic breakfast,…
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 5
breakfast
Butte Bagels
We create a fresh batch of bagels everyday, with many varieties including whole wheat bagels. We also serve up many specialty egg plates such as "the…
activity
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Adventure Park
There's nothing like the view from the top of Crested Butte Mountain. On a bluebird day, you can gaze down on the town of Crested Butte, look out toward…
lunch
Crested Butte Burger Company
Located at the base area of Mount Crested Butte, this eatery dishes up delightful burgers and fries.
activity
Dragonfly Anglers
Offering Guided Fly Fishing trips since 1983, Walk-wade and float trips available! Beginner to expert welcome.
Outfitter #711 License, Bonded…
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
The Nordic Inn
The Nordic Inn is truly a slice of nostalgia from the early days of skiing in Colorado and now represents a special part of Mt. Crested Butte history…
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