Travel to cosy Crested Butte
Enjoy the architecture and other features of Crested Butte. Travellers to this scenic city praise the skiing, mountain views and hiking. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Sightseeing in and around Crested Butte
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Travellers enjoy fun activities like skiing, hiking and cycling. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Crested Butte a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- 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)
- Buttermilk Mountain (23 mi / 37.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Crested Butte
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Crested Butte is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Crested Butte Town Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Lake Grant (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Lake Irwin (6.7 mi / 10.7 km)
- Maroon Bells (14.1 mi / 22.6 km)
- Crystal Mill (14.7 mi / 23.6 km)
- Maroon Lake (15.8 mi / 25.5 km)
Seasonal weather in Crested Butte
Travellers 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 28 cm and temperatures average -9°C.
Transport 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 centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County), which is 25 mi (40.2 km) away.