{"id":5491,"date":"2021-04-15T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=5491"},"modified":"2023-03-31T03:14:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T03:14:14","slug":"things-to-do-crested-butte-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/things-to-do-crested-butte-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fun Things to do in Crested Butte, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
NOTE*** The content on this page may contain affiliate links, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0More information: disclosure page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crested Butte is sometimes overshadowed by the some of the more famous Colorado mountain resorts. However this little town, is like finding a secret gem tucked away in the mountains. Although there is a ski area, you will find so many fun things to do in Crested Butte year round. In fact, fall is the most spectacular time to visit with the golden aspen leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This little mining town may be known as a skiing destination, but there are golden nuggets of amazing finds that you can bring your family to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n About Crested Butte<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crested Butte was founded as a mining town in 1880, on land previously inhabited by the Ute nation. The mountains surrounding it were initially known as the \u201ccrested buttes,\u201d giving the land its name. Crested Butte outlasted similar mining towns of its era, in part because it served as a supplier for other hard rock mining operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crested Butte\u2019s economic base turned from mining to skiing, beginning in 1960. Today, the town is considered a year-round vacation destination. Crested Butte\u2019s current permanent population is 1487, as of 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Are Family-Friendly Things to Do in Crested Butte, Colorado?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKebler Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n