- 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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24.4 Miles
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12 Snowmass Road, Crested Butte, CO 81225
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding on Mount Crested Butte which is believed to be the birthplace of freeskiing. The mountain features a varied terrain with many groomed trails that make the resort an adventure skiing destination.
24.6 Miles
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Outpost Building, Crested Butte, CO 81225
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The Trailhead Children's Discovery Museum offers a wide range of entertaining activities for younger children with their interactive exhibits spread across two floors and many play areas including a separate arts and music section.
25.2 Miles
Fantasy Ranch Outfitters offer supervised horseback rides on selected trails that lie between Crested Butte and Aspen and pass through many scenic vistas along the way like the West Elk, Raggeds and Maroon Bells Wilderness.
34.9 Miles
The Cathedral Lake Trail is considered to be a relatively difficult path that goes from an Aspen grove until reaching the boundary of the Maroon Bells and Snowmass Wilderness. The main goal is to reach Cathedral Lake which offers a great deal of cutthroat trout fishing.
38.3 Miles
At almost 20 miles long, Conundrum Creek Trail weaves between meadows, hot springs, rivers, and more. There are several lodge bridges scattered along the length of the trail that visitors can cross over.
38.9 Miles
The first prospector arrived in Leadville in 1880 claiming to have found silver, so over the course of the next three years, he was joined by 1,999 other people, but by 1900 men were spending their time hunting and drinking instead. Visitors can visit the ghost town.
40.9 Miles
Creede, Colorado is home to the Creede Underground Mining Museum, an institution dedicated to preserving the city's legacy as an important mining community. The museum and its abandoned mine are fully underground.
41.7 Miles
Located in Nathrop, Colorado, Mt. Princeton is one of the tallest peaks in the United States. It features the Agnes Vaille Falls. The Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort & Spa is also located here.
42.1 Miles
Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.