Travel to cozy Crested Butte
Enjoy the architecture and other features of Crested Butte. Travelers to this scenic city praise the skiing, mountain views and hiking. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Sightseeing in and around Crested Butte
Are you searching for attractions to visit in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like skiing, hiking and biking. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Crested Butte a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Crested Butte Nordic Center (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort (2.8 mi / 4.4 km)
- Aspen Highlands (20.4 mi / 32.9 km)
- Snowmass Mountain (22 mi / 35.5 km)
- Aspen Mountain (22.3 mi / 35.8 km)
- Curecanti Creek (22.6 mi / 36.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Crested Butte
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Crested Butte is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Crested Butte Town Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Trail 403 (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Lake Grant (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Coal Creek (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Meridian Lake (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Lake Irwin (6.7 mi / 10.7 km)
Seasonal weather in Crested Butte
Travelers enjoy Crested Butte for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in January, February, March or December, when snowfall averages 11 inches and temperatures average 15°F.
Transportation to and around Crested Butte
The nearest airport is in Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional), located 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), which is 25 mi (40.2 km) away.