Gunnison Arts Center
(970) 641-4029 • www.gunnisonartscenter.org

MUSEUMS:

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Housed in an 1883 building formerly known as Tony's Conoco, a gas station and hardware store frequented by locals and visitors. The collection and displays focus on mining, ranching, skiing and other Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte history.
(970) 349-1880

Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Located within the Mountain Heritage Museum, the Hall of Fame documents the individuals and events that have significantly contributed to mountain biking history. View memorabilia, vintage bikes, components, classic photos, press clippings and highlights from historic races and events.
(970) 349-1880 • www.mtnbikehalloffame.com

Gunnison Pioneer Museum
Highlights include Gunnison's first post office (1876); a D&RG Narrow Gauge train (engine, flanger, gondola, boxcar, livestock car and caboose), water tank and depot; two rural school houses; Andy Mallett Antique Car Museum; a log cabin chapel; authentic barn; carpenter shop; blacksmith shop; print shop; and much more.
(970) 641-4530

OTHER GREAT ATTRACTIONS:

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
The ski area in Mt. Crested Butte is a year-round vacation destination. Chairlift rides, hiking, mountain biking and outdoor concerts are just a sampling of summer and fall activities. Take a chairlift ride to 11,400 feet and hike to the top of the 12,162-foot peak of Crested Butte Mountain, enjoy rolling single-tack to more advanced technical terrain for mountain biking, check out the new zipline tour and the Adventure Park with bungee trampolines and miniature golf; or try disc golf and the Adaptive Sports Center's challenge/ropes course.
(970) 349-2211

Gunnison Valley Observatory
Opened in 2008, the observatory houses the largest public telescope in Colorado. Located off Gold Basin Road at the base of "W" Mountain, just southwest of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50, the observatory showcases the area's premier stargazing with public viewing nights on Friday and Saturday nights from mid-June to mid-September.
www.gunnisonobservatory.org

Gunnison Whitewater Park
Test your paddling skills on this several-hundred-foot section of the Gunnison River, located just west of Gunnison on Highway 50. Built for recreational canoeing, kayaking and rafting and includes a walking path and picnic area.
www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/whitewater-park

Gunnison Recreation Center
This community facility is a center of fun with a climing wall, basketball court, gymnastics room, game room and an indoor pool with slides, area for smaller kids and a lap pool.
www.cityofgunnison-co.gov

Lucille Lucas & Allan Ivy Exhibit (multi-media) Mar. 24 - Apr. 9, 2012 - Crested Butte
Center for the Arts

Flauschink April 4-8, 2012 - Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte

First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music April 6, 2012
Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours April 6, 2012 - Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Bump & Jump and Pond Skim Competitions April 7, 2012 - Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Closing Day for Crested Butte Mountain Resort & Crested Butte Nordic Center April 8, 2012

Backcountry Hut Trip, Adaptive Sports Center April 11-12, 2012 - Mt. Crested Butte

Allen Wardes Concert April 13, 2012 - Gunnison Arts Center

Gunnison Gardening Festival & Earth Day Celebration April 21, 2012
Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, Gunnison

"You Theatre" presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre April 26-29, 2012
Mallardi Cabaret

First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music May 4, 2012
Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison

Gunnison Kiwanis Club Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament May 5-6, 2012
Gunnison

Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament May 19-20, 2012 - Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison

Crested Butte Sidewalk Sales May 25-28, 2012 - Downtown Crested Butte

Rage in the Sage Weekend May 26-27, 2012 - Gunnison
Half-Growler and Full-Growler mountain bike races, 24 hours of Gunnison Glory rock climbing ad Pedal to Paradise Gran Fondo bike race. (970) 901-6215

First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music June 1, 2012
Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison

Crested Butte Restaurant Week June 8-15, 2012
Special dining and lodging deals.

Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby June 9, 2012
Taylor Park Reservoir

Crested Butte Farmers' Market June 10, 17 and 24, 2012
Elk Avenue and Second Street

Adventure Park, Evolution Bike Park June 16, 2012
Ziplines and charlifts open, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Bike Week June 21-24, 2012
(800) 545-4505

Exploration Experiences June 21 and 28, 2012
Interactive science programs and lunch, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Crested Butte Writers Conference June 22-24, 2012
Elevation Hotel & Spa, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Wildflower Rush Cross Country/Downhill Bike Races June 22-24, 2012
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Gunnison River Festival June 22-25, 2012
(970) 641-6065

Fridays @ 5 at the Gunnison Art Center June 22 and 29, 2012
Live music in the Courtyard

Readers in the Rockies June 23, 2012
Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mt. Crested Butte

Annual Breeding Bird Survey June 23, 2012
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Bridges of the Butte June 23-24, 2012
24-hour townie bike tour. Presented by the Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte

Sundays @ 6 in Gunnison June 24 - August 19, 2012
Free concerts. (970) 641-4029

Alpenglow June 25 - August 13, 2012 - Crested Butte
Free concerts on Mondays. (970) 349-7487

ArtWalk Evening June 28, 2012
Studios and galleries downtown Crested Butte

Gunnison Farmers' Market June 30, 2012
Virginia Avenue and Main Street

"ART"rageous Day of the Arts June 30, 2012
Presented by The Arts Alliance of the East River Valley, Crested Butte Center for the Arts

Crested Butte Farmers' Market Sundays, July 2012
Legion Park

AWEFest Presented by Artists of the West Elks Sundays, July 2012
Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

Black & White Ball July 2, 2012
Presented by Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum

Crested Butte Music Festival July 4 - August 12, 2012
(970) 349-0619

Independence Day Celebrations July 4, 2012 - Crested Butte, Gunnison & Mt. Crested Butte. (970) 349-6438 and (970) 641-1501

Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon July 4, 2012
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Exploration Experiences Thursdays, July 2012
Interactive science programs and lunch, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Gunnison Cattlemen's Days July 5-15, 2012
(800) 274-7580

Gunnison Valley Observatory Open for Public Viewing July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2012 Gunnison

Gunnison Farmers' Market Saturdays, July 2012
Virginia Avenue and Main Street

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival July 9-15, 2012
(970) 349-2571

Live! From Mt. Crested Butte July 11 - August 29, 2012
Free concerts on Wednesdays. (970) 349-2217

Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational Exhibit July 13-15, 2012
Oh Be Joyful Gallery

Bluegrass In Paradise July 14-15, 2012
Presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte

Opera In Paradise July 17 - August 3, 2012
Presented by Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte

Crested Butte Land Trust Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament July 19-20, 2012

Epic Rocky Mountain Relay July 20-21, 2012
Colorado Springs to Crested Butte

Gunnison Art in the Park July 22, 2012
(970) 641-2638

ArtWalk Evening July 26, 2012
Studios and galleries downtown Crested Butte

Celebration of Conservation Dinner/Auction July 26, 2012
Hosted by Crested Butte Land Trust

Crested Butte Land Trust Wine & Food Festival July 26-28, 2012
(303) 809-0404

Writing the Rockies: Gunnison Creative Writers Workshop July 26-30, 2012
Western State College

Living Journeys Summit Hike & Half-Marathon July 28, 2012
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Citizen Scientist Symposium "The Biology of a Changing World" July 30-Aug. 3, 2012
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Crested Butte Arts Festival August 4-5, 2012
(970) 349-1184

Gunnison Car Show August 17-19, 2012
(800) 274-7580

High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival August 18, 2012 - Gunnison
(800) 274-7580

24 Hours in the Sage Bike Race August 18-19, 2012 - Gunnison
(303) 507-1148

September Splendor in the Rockies September 1-30, 2012 - Valleywide
(800) 814-8893

The People's Fair September 1-2, 2012 - Crested Butte
Arts, Crafts & More. (970) 349-6484

Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-Off September 8, 2012
Mt. Crested Butte (800) 545-4505

Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival September 16-22, 2012 - Crested Butte
(970) 349-0147

Crested Butte Film Festival September 27-30, 2012 - Crested Butte & Gunnison
(303) 204-9080

For information on all events, please call: (800) 455-1342.

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Fast Facts

1. Gunnison County is nearly 2 million acres with 85% being public lands. It is also home to Western State College, Curecanti National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water with 92 miles of shoreline.

2. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year-round and located only one hour from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

3. Crested Butte is the "Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado" and was designated a Registered National Historic District in 1974. Named one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" in 2008.