Dense pine forests. Cool, crisp air. Like bigger-ticket ski resorts, Crested Butte contains a charming village and an atmosphere that inspires relaxation. But one of the things that makes Crested Butte unique is its location. In contrast to many of Colorado's other ski resorts, which are located one after the other along stretches of highway, Crested Butte sits away at a distance, in a remote valley tucked away high in the Rockies.
Visitors come here to stay rather than making it a stop among a tour of ski resorts.
And yet, visitors don't have to drive great distances from airports to arrive in Crested Butte. The town is served by a nearby airport in Gunnison, Colorado, and several major airlines offer direct routes here. Pedestrians can stroll easily throughout this quaint Victorian village, visiting shops and taking their pick among several first-class restaurants. Its residents are known for their laid-back, hospitable nature. Nature rules here, and locals spend year-round outdoors.