The Hinsdale County Museum offers more than just fascinating history exhibits. You can go on a virtual train ride of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, go on a ghost tour, and witness live performances. Lake City was once a core mining town, a history that is explored at the Hard Tack Mine Tours & Museum. Lake City itself is steeped in deep history; the Historic District features beautifully preserved churches, log cabins, and other structures dating from the 1870s.
In a valley of the San Juan Mountains, Lake City is certainly ideally situated for outdoor adventures. You can set up camp one of the many area grounds, or enjoy a picnic lunch. Fancy a night out? Nightlife options here are chic, with wine bars, steakhouses, and old-timey saloons in the mix. If you want to learn your way around town, book a guided tour with Lake City Mountain Tours—you’ll be humbled by the mesmerizing mountain views and birds soaring overhead. A stroll through town is equally rewarding, even if you’re just marveling at the charming tree-lined streets or the venerable buildings.
Did someone say snow? At least 80 inches of the white stuff falls annually, so this is the place to be for a fun snowball fight. If you can escape the coziness of your Lake City vacation rental, you can revel in the gorgeous sunshine—even on the coldest of days, it casts a brilliant glow over freshly packed snow. It does get cold beyond compare in Lake City, with January lows dipping to the single digits. Summer tops out at around 72 degrees. In short, it’s always good to have a light jacket or coat on hand.
Wildflowers add dazzling color to the San Juan mountain slopes—there are over 150 different species in the area alone. Waterfalls abound throughout Lake City, too, the most spectacular of which can be found in North Clear Creek Falls. Lake San Cristobal, the second largest lake in Colorado, is a great spot to watch for elk, moose, beavers, and other types of wildlife. You can also park at the marshy Red Mountain Gulch Day Use Area and take in the sunset—don’t be surprised if you spot a moose in the brush.
Fly into Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional), the closest airport, located 33.1 mi (53.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional), which is 41.9 mi (67.4 km) away.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 255 vacation rentals around Lake City. From 66 cabin rentals to 178 house rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
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