Free & Cheap Things to Do in Crested Butte, CO

  • The list below includes 72 free or cheap things to do in or near Crested Butte, Colorado, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Scenic Drives and Walking Trails.
  • From Kebler Pass to Schofield Pass, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crested Butte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gunnison, Aspen and Snowmass Village.
  • The list below includes 72 free or cheap things to do in or near Crested Butte, Colorado, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Scenic Drives and Walking Trails.
  • From Kebler Pass to Schofield Pass, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crested Butte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gunnison, Aspen and Snowmass Village.
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45.7 Miles
95% 42 votes
History Museums 912 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
At the Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, visitors can learn about history of Leadville's mining history. The location also offers special programs, offers overnight student trips, and participates in day events.
45.7 Miles
90% 31 votes
Off Road & ATV Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Suitable almost exclusively for 4x4 vehicles only, the Mosquito Pass is a long, rough off-road path through a portion of the Colorado Rockies. Snow fields are often present well into the month of July.
45.7 Miles
100% 43 votes
Bike Paths Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Mineral Belt Trail is one of Colorado's highest paved roads for those who wish to walk, jog, or bike. The path takes you through wildflower meadows, aspen groves, open vista sage parks, and conifer forests.
45.9 Miles
87% 321 votes
Scenic Railroads 326 E. Seventh St. at Hazel St, Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad offer sightseeing train rides through multiple picturesque landscapes such as the Arkansas River Valley, San Isabel National Forest and more, accompanied by an informative commentary. Visitors are also allowed to explore the caboose and the engine room.
45.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 1717 North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley featuring a collection of pinball machines, Strikes-N-Spares Bowling Center offers 12 lanes of bowling with a pro shop. The center also has a bar and grill, video games and a pool table.
46.0 Miles
92% 37 votes
Horseback Riding 20360 C.R. 306, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Trail rides in the San Isabel National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness area are offered by the Harvard City Riding Stables. They also offer fishing trips that are accessible by horseback and pack trips.
46.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Forests County Rd 274, Nathrop, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Antero Mountain Ranch organizes family horseback trips in its 3500 acre ranch. Visitors can take in the views of the surrounding mountains while traveling on one of the many trails on its property.
46.1 Miles
93% 133 votes
Rafting 113 North Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting organizes a variety of rafting trips making use of inflatable kayaks, paddle and oar boats on the Arkansas River. The trips weave through the surrounding vistas such as Browns Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon offering scenic views.
46.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Rafting 111 Mill Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
BAT Rafting - Day Tours is a Canoe & Kayak Tour Agency that provides whitewater rafting and guided fishing trips on the Colorado River and Arkansas River. Bat Rafting has a knowledgeable staff that features trips for the entire family.
46.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Linderman Avenue, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Columbine Park Playground is a community park that has monkey bars, slides, swings, a sandbox, a play structure with tunnels, bridges, and pagodas, and shaded seating for Mom and Dad amidst a spacious park.
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