Guidebook for Crested Butte
Food Scene
Ryce Asian Bistro
120 Elk AveSuper delish Asian food and reasonably priced!
You need reservations - this is pricier but awesome small plates
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Django's Restaurant
209 Elk AveYou need reservations - this is pricier but awesome small plates
This is our favorite steakhouse - you'll need reservations - a bit pricier but worth it!
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Elk Avenue Prime
226 Elk AveThis is our favorite steakhouse - you'll need reservations - a bit pricier but worth it!
The Secret Stash
303 Elk AveThe BEST pizza and a super cool vibe!
Mediterranean delicious-ness...Gyros, curly fires, greek salads, hummus, homemade soup bar and lots of TVs to watch sports!
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Pitas in Paradise
302 Elk AveMediterranean delicious-ness...Gyros, curly fires, greek salads, hummus, homemade soup bar and lots of TVs to watch sports!
This is literally a gas station that has made itself famous for their breakfast sandwiches. DEFINITELY call your order in before you go! Try the "Gasser" or the "Paul Harvey"
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Gas Cafe One Stop
602 Butte AveThis is literally a gas station that has made itself famous for their breakfast sandwiches. DEFINITELY call your order in before you go! Try the "Gasser" or the "Paul Harvey"
Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream
230 Elk AveAmazing homemade ice cream
Best restaurant in town; farm to table; expensive and you need reservations but worth it!
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Sunflower
214 Elk AveBest restaurant in town; farm to table; expensive and you need reservations but worth it!
OMG - if you are cold and tired from skiing - try the Sherpa Stew! You will not be disappointed!
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Sherpa Cafe
309 3rd StOMG - if you are cold and tired from skiing - try the Sherpa Stew! You will not be disappointed!
Small grocery store in town - good for picking up a few items. If you need a lot of groceries, stop in Gunnison at City Market to load up on your way to condo...
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Clark's Market
500 Belleview AveSmall grocery store in town - good for picking up a few items. If you need a lot of groceries, stop in Gunnison at City Market to load up on your way to condo...
Our favorite breakfast spot - sit at the bar and watch the action! But be prepared for a wait...
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McGill's At Crested Butte
228 Elk AveOur favorite breakfast spot - sit at the bar and watch the action! But be prepared for a wait...
Bonez
130 Elk AveDrinks & Nightlife
You can bring kids in -no problem. Great drinks, pool tables and darts! A locals fave...
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Kochevars Saloon
127 Elk AveYou can bring kids in -no problem. Great drinks, pool tables and darts! A locals fave...
Eldo
215 Elk AvenueFun drink spot for adults!
Public House
202 Elk AveMontanya Distillers
204 Elk AveHandcrafted cocktails...known for their Rum
This is a hidden gem in Crested Butte South (about 7 miles away from town toward Gunny). If you want to avoid big crowds in downtown CB during busy times, go to Tully's for great BBQ, pizza, hamburgers etc. Nothing fancy but super fun - there's live music on most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!
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Tully's
282 Elcho AveThis is a hidden gem in Crested Butte South (about 7 miles away from town toward Gunny). If you want to avoid big crowds in downtown CB during busy times, go to Tully's for great BBQ, pizza, hamburgers etc. Nothing fancy but super fun - there's live music on most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!
Shopping
Favor the Kind
322 Elk AveSuper cute store - my fave! Free People, etc...
Lavish
234 Elk AveReally cute clothes, jewelry and gift boutique - lots of locally made items
This is Ella's favorite toy store EVER! It's a must - Parents - get out your wallets!
Poohs Corner Inc
302 Elk AveThis is Ella's favorite toy store EVER! It's a must - Parents - get out your wallets!
High end outdoor clothing and gear; rent your touring skis and boots here to "skin" up Mount Crested Butte to Umbrella Bar for a great workout, have a beer and then ski down!
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The Alpineer
419 6th StHigh end outdoor clothing and gear; rent your touring skis and boots here to "skin" up Mount Crested Butte to Umbrella Bar for a great workout, have a beer and then ski down!
Great ski gear, sweaters, hats, etc. Located on the mountain. For ski rentals, ask for Johnny or Red - tell them the Picketts sent you!
Butte & Co - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base
15 Emmons RdGreat ski gear, sweaters, hats, etc. Located on the mountain. For ski rentals, ask for Johnny or Red - tell them the Picketts sent you!
Entertainment & Activities
This place is so great! Rent cross country skis and shoes for $20 for adults or snowshoes (kids under 18 and seniors over 70 are FREE)!
This is a MUST do event!
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Crested Butte Ice Rink
620 2nd StThis place is so great! Rent cross country skis and shoes for $20 for adults or snowshoes (kids under 18 and seniors over 70 are FREE)!
This is a MUST do event!
Cozy cinema with 3 screens plus organic snacks and full bar!
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Majestic Theater
507 Red Lady AveCozy cinema with 3 screens plus organic snacks and full bar!
Parks & Nature
Snodgrass is about 1-2 miles past Mt Crested Butte - great trail for snowshoeing or cross country skiing! Free parking at the trailhead
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Snodgrass Trailhead station
Snodgrass is about 1-2 miles past Mt Crested Butte - great trail for snowshoeing or cross country skiing! Free parking at the trailhead
Brush Creek Trailhead
You can walk to it from the condo or drive - super close and beautiful!
Walk out of the condo to the Skyland trail that goes into town. It is a 2 mile trek and the trail is groomed for cross country skiing. You can get a day pass at the Nordic Center in town.
Skyland Drive
Skyland DriveWalk out of the condo to the Skyland trail that goes into town. It is a 2 mile trek and the trail is groomed for cross country skiing. You can get a day pass at the Nordic Center in town.