Cosy Gunnison will entice you
The mountains and riverfront create a pretty picture of Gunnison. Renowned for its skiing, hiking and fishing, this city welcomes all visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Gunnison
Are you searching for top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Gunnison has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Curecanti Creek (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Dos Rios Golf Club (2.5 mi / 4 km)
- Sea Level Spa (22.6 mi / 36.4 km)
- Crested Butte Nordic Center (23.2 mi / 37.3 km)
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort (24.3 mi / 39.1 km)
- Cranor Hill Ski Area (3.1 mi / 5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Gunnison
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Gunnison is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Jorgensen Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- Dillon Pinnacles (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Hartman Rocks (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Blue Mesa Reservoir (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
- Taylor River (18 mi / 28.9 km)
- Lake Grant (22.3 mi / 35.9 km)
Seasonal weather in Gunnison
Travellers enjoy Gunnison for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in January, February, March or December, when snowfall averages 28 cm and temperatures average -7°C.
How to get to and around Gunnison
Fly into Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional), the closest airport, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County), which is 46.7 mi (75.2 km) away.