Crested Butte

Crested Butte National Historic District, Elk Avenue

National Historic District

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Crested Butte, Colorado is a fabulous town and all-around resort. Mt. Crested Butte offers all types of terrain for every level of skier and the quaint historic mining town, which is a registered National Historic District, offers all types of pleasant activities and diversions.

Often referred to as "Colorado's last great ski town", Crested Butte, Colorado is large, wide open and generally free of crowds. The downtown area is unique as it is a prime example of a quaint 1880's historic mining town and is a registered National Historic District. Year round, you will find interesting shops, great restaurants, and all types of lodging options.

Locals and visitors alike stroll along the sidewalks and ride mountain bikes. There is an atmosphere of friendliness and down home hospitality. The rustic town has great Victorian charm and is reflective of the turn of the century mining life. Take a walk down Elk Avenue and feel like you have stepped back in time. The street is lined with unique shops, colorful buildings, and other examples of one hundred year plus architecture. The coal mining history of the town is evident everywhere you look. Now Crested Butte is a vacation destination location for skiing, mountain biking and various other outdoor activities.

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