- Our list of the best things to do in Gunnison, Colorado, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gunnison, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Adventures, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Gunnison, CO , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Crested Butte
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Scenic River Tours offer a variety of custom tour packages which include rafting, fishing, kayaking, zip-line and more, based on the age and skill of the visitors. The tours take place on the nearby water bodies such as Colorado, Gunnison and Taylor rivers to name a few.
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Named after the explorer John W. Gunnison, Gunnison National Forest features the Black Canyon with multiple hiking trails around it and the Taylor Resrvoir which is good for fishing as well as a number of campsites which offer occasional wildlife sightings.
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Blue Mesa Fishing orgazines a number of guided lake, river and ice fishing trips of Blue Mesa Reservoir which has the highest number of Kokanee Salmon in the western half of the country.
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Curecanti National Recreation Area comprises of three individual reservoirs namely Morrow Point, Blue Mesa and Crystal, which are surrounded by numerous mesas and steep, narrow canyons.
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With artifacts ranging from old historic buildings, antique transport and military equipment to exhibits that showcase old letters, clothing and toys, Gunnison Pioneer Museum is a place to learn about and experience history.
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Although called a mill, this site is actually a compressor station that uses a water turbine and an air compressor. The Crystal Mill, created in 1892, is a rather famous Colorado photo site.
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Sport Fish Colorado is a guided fishing company that provides full day fishing trips that typically last 6 hours and can encompass a number of different reservoirs. They also offer a pontoon boat for larger parties.
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Within Gunnison City Park, visitors can enjoy lesuirely strolls and family picnics. There are multiple areas shaded by trees and furnished with picnic tables as well as a separate play area for kids which includes slides and rock climbing.