Things to Do with Kids in Gunnison, CO

  • TripBuzz found 41 things to do with kids in or near Gunnison, Colorado, including 15 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte.
  • From Blue Mesa Fishing to Sport Fish Colorado, the Gunnison area offers 42 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Scenic Drives, Fishing and Rafting.
  • Named for John W. Gunnison, the man who first discovered the area, Gunnison, Colorado is filled with early-American charm. The small town has appeared in many Western films and television series for its authentic surroundings and visitors enjoy the hospitality of the locals. Popular year round, the city offers snow skiing, fishing and more.
  • TripBuzz found 41 things to do with kids in or near Gunnison, Colorado, including 15 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte.
  • From Blue Mesa Fishing to Sport Fish Colorado, the Gunnison area offers 42 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Scenic Drives, Fishing and Rafting.
  • Named for John W. Gunnison, the man who first discovered the area, Gunnison, Colorado is filled with early-American charm. The small town has appeared in many Western films and television series for its authentic surroundings and visitors enjoy the hospitality of the locals. Popular year round, the city offers snow skiing, fishing and more.
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99% 144 votes
Forests 216 N. Colorado, Gunnison, CO 81230 MoreLess Info
Named after the explorer John W. Gunnison, Gunnison National Forest features the Black Canyon with multiple hiking trails around it and the Taylor Resrvoir which is good for fishing as well as a number of campsites which offer occasional wildlife sightings.
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91% 180 votes
Natural Landmarks Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
Curecanti National Recreation Area comprises of three individual reservoirs namely Morrow Point, Blue Mesa and Crystal, which are surrounded by numerous mesas and steep, narrow canyons.
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Rafting Gunnison, CO 81230 MoreLess Info
GUNNISON Fish & Raft Gunnison offers guided Float Fishing & Walk-Wade tours on the famous, Gold Medal Waters, of the Upper Gunnison River. The Colorado state record Rainbow, Brown & Lake Trout were all caught in the Gunnison river drainage.
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Movie Theaters 600 N Adams Street, Gunnison, CO 81230 MoreLess Info
Ruby Cinema is a 3D movie theater with a small selection of films no longer in first-run. Their concessions include clarified butter on popcorn, organic drinks and energy drinks, and they offer free refills on all drinks.
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88% 86 votes
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Gothic

Botanical Gardens Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
Once home to an early mining community, Gothic is now one of the ghost towns in Gunnison and home to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.
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88% 98 votes
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Tin Cup

Scenic Drives Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
Formerly known as Virginia City, Tin Cup today is a ghost town with many of its original structures still standing. The town is also home to a seasonal restaurant called Frenchy's which serves homemade pies and hamburgers.
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90% 42 votes
Scenic Drives Crystal, Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
Although called a mill, this site is actually a compressor station that uses a water turbine and an air compressor. The Crystal Mill, created in 1892, is a rather famous Colorado photo site.
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88% 25 votes
Hiking Trails Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
The Dillon Pinnacles is a 4-mile hiking trail with a 600 foot ascent. Hikers can take in views of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, the San Juan Mountain Peaks, and the Dillon Pinnacles themselves.
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100% 6 votes
Scenic Drives Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
With The Gunnison Route, visitors can take a scenic trail hike through Black Canyon. During autumn, visitors can see the seasons change with the colors of the leaves on trees on this route.
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100% 8 votes
Hiking Trails Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
Curecanti Creek is a fairly difficult hiking trail recommended for physically fit and more advanced hikers. The trail is located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area and runs for four miles and has an elevation change of nearly 900 feet.
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