Visitor Directory / COME TO LIFE CRAIG ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS MOFFAT COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION Moffat Country, Where the West runs wild, is Colorado’s Last Frontier where wide open spaces hold treasures too rare to be missed. f visitmoffatcounty.com, mcta@moffat county.net, 970-824-2335, 866-332-8436, 250 W. Victory Way, Craig 81625 U CRESTONE ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS TOWN OF CRESTONE A cultural center, alive with diversity and futuristic vision. Pristine alpine lakes, sand dunes, hiking and views. Home to international spiritual cen-ters like the hidden city of Sangri-la, Crestone beckons travelers to come, experience and remember. f crestonecreativedistrict.xyz, 719-256-5445, PO Box 331, Crestone 81131 DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM Mixes family fun, upscale-ca-sual dining and spectacular marine life. Explore the Aquarium Adventure exhibit with more than 1 million gallons of extraordinary exhibits, then dine in the Aquarium Restaurant seated around a 50,000-gallon aquarium. f aquariumrestaurants.com/downtown aquariumdenver, 303-561-4450, 700 Water St., Denver 80211 F U ELITCH GARDENS THEME & WATER PARK Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only world-class combination theme and water park. From rollercoasters to kid adventures, a water park and tons of special events, there’s thrills for all. Visit ElitchGardens.com for more info and to pur-chase tickets. f elitchgardens.com, info@elitchgar dens.com, 303-595-4386, 2000 Elitch Cir., Denver 80204 F U $ HOTELS & MOTELS CANDLEWOOD SUITES – CRAIG NORTHWEST COLORADO Find your space to settle in at the Candlewood Suites Craig Northwest. Hotel offers full kitchens in every room, HD TVs DVD player, free guest laundry and WiFi included. Other guest amenities include Candlewood Gym, Cupboard and Lending Locker. f marshotelmanagement.com/candlewood suites-craig, cigcw@yahoo.com, 970-824-8400, 877-660-8543, 92 Commerce St., Craig 81625 E H J p r m U $$ CRIPPLE CREEK ATTRACTIONS CRIPPLE CREEK BUTTE THEATER Cripple Creek’s historic Butte Theater is home to year-round live professional theatrical performances, musical entertainment and classic melodrama. Fun for the entire family. f butte theater.com, mmoser@cripple-creek.co.us, 719-689-6402, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek 80813 U FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION Explore Colorado’s largest & most unique transportation collec-tion. See the world’s largest steam locomotive; Union Pacific’s “Big Boy,” Amelia Earhart’s first car and special rotating exhibits. Open year-round Mon.–Sat. 10am–4pm & Sun. noon–4pm. f forneymuseum.org, customerser vice@forneymuseum.org, 303-297-1113, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver 80216 U $ CLARION INN & SUITES Craig’s only full-service hotel includes a restaurant and lounge with entertainment. f choicehotels.com/colorado/craig/clarion-hotels/ RECREATION ELKHEAD RESERVOIR STATE PARK Elkhead Reservoir is co295, smoore@clarioncraig.com, 970-824-4000, 300 S. Hwy. 13, Craig 81625 G E H J I K F p U $ DELTA ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS DELTA COUNTY: CEDAREDGE, CRAWFORD, DELTA, ECKERT, HOTCHKISS, ORCHARD CITY & PAONIA Delta County: Fresh Colorado. You will discover untapped trails, tracks and rivers to enjoy in solitude or with friends. Located on the Western Slope. Find Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia. Be inspired to linger! f deltacountycolorado. com, kelli@deltacountycolorado.com, 970-874-9532, 501 Palmer, Delta 81416 U HISTORY COLORADO CENTER The History Colorado Center is designed to ignite imaginations of all ages about Colorado history through high-tech and hands-on exhibits, programming and special events. Exhibits share the stories of Colorado’s people over the past 10,000 years. f historycoloradocenter.org, kelly.williams@state. co.us, 303-447-8679, 1200 Broadway, Denver 80203 F U located west of Steamboat, 10 miles east of Craig. This reservoir’s 900 acres offer a variety of recreational options. This lake is a great fishery for warm-water species. Ideal boating and paddlesports area. Wildlife abounds. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ elkheadreservoir, elkhead.park@state.co.us, 970-276-2061, 800-678-2267, 135 Co. Rd. 28, Craig 81625 H U MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM Experience the home of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin “Molly” Brown. Interact with knowledgable docents who share the Progressive Era changes Margaret and mining engineer husband J.J. saw in their lifetime and learn their role in shaping Denver. f mollybrown.org, admin@mollybrown.org, 303-832-4092, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver 80203 U CRAWFORD RECREATION CRAWFORD STATE PARK An ideal hub for scenic Colorado day trips. Enjoy fishing, watersports, hiking and nature programs. Many ADA-approved facilities, plenty of wildlife watching and 66 campsites. A short drive to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. f cpw. state.co.us/placestogo/parks/crawford, crawford.park@ state.co.us, 970-921-5721, 800-678-2267, 40468 Hwy. 92, Crawford 81415 H U HOTELS & MOTELS QUALITY INN – DELTA Near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Escalante Canyon and Grand Mesa. Fresh-baked cookies served nightly. Spacious rooms with wireless Internet. Free full hot breakfast. f choice hotels.com/colorado/delta/quality-inn-hotels/co713, gm.co713@choicehotels.com, 970-874-1000, 877-424-6423, 180 Gunnison River Dr., Delta 81416 H r m U WATER WORLD America’s premier aquatic amusement park. More than 50 attractions for all ages. Minutes from downtown Denver. Colorado’s first watercoaster, wave pools, family raft rides, kids areas, speed slides, thrill rides & much more. Free parking, picnics welcome. f water worldcolorado.com, info@hylandhills.org, 303-427-7873, 8801 N. Pecos St., Denver 80260 U $ RECREATION SWEITZER LAKE STATE PARK Day-use park with great picnic sites surrounding a beautiful 137-acre lake. Swimming, boating, jet skiing and wildlife viewing. f cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/sweitzerlake, sweitzer.park@ state.co.us, 970-874-4258, 1735 E. Rd., Delta 81416 H THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY See more than 450 large carnivores rescued from illegal or abusive situations roaming freely in species-specific habitats on 720 acres of open grassland. The sanctuary is open daily to the public and features a Mile Into the Wild elevated walkway. f wildanimalsanctuary.org, information@ wildlife-sanctuary.org, 303-536-0118, 2999 County Rd. 53, Denver 80643 F U CRESTED BUTTE CONDOS & HOME RENTALS CRESTED BUTTE LODGING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Quality lodging. Floorplans ranging from hotel suites to four-bedroom condos. Great locations, including slopeside and close to summer activities. Package discounts available. Contact us for group arrangements and discounted rates as well. f crested buttelodging.com, gm@crestedbuttelodging.com, 970-349-2400, 866-380-5750, 701 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte 81225 G E J p r m $–$$$$ DENVER ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS DENVER, THE MILE HIGH CITY Denver is a vibrant outdoor city full of urban adventure waiting to be explored. Experience The Mile High City’s 300 days of sunshine, walkable downtown, thriving arts and cul-ture, award-winning dining, craft brewing and Rocky Mountain backdrop. f visitdenver.com, visitorinfo@ visitdenver.com, 303-892-1505, 800-233-6837, Tourist Information Center: 1575 California St., Denver 80202 WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is Colorado’s official air and space museum. Located on the grounds of the former Lowry Air Force Base, Wings is dedicated to inspiring and educating the public about aviation and space endeavors. f wingsmuseum.org, info@ wingsmuseum.org, 303-360-5360, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver 80230 U BED & BREAKFASTS CAPITOL HILL MANSION BED AND BREAKFAST INN 1891 Richardson Romanesque Victorian inn in downtown Denver. Walk to convention center, mall and museums. The inn features eight luxurious guest rooms and suites with a unique experience and the modern amenities and conveniences. f capitolhillmansion.com, info@ capitolhillmansion.com, 303-839-5221, 800-839-9329, 1207 N. Pennsylvania St., Denver 80203 J K p r PEAK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES Peak offers a wide variety of exceptional homes, cabins and condos in historic Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte and the surrounding area. f peakcb.com, info@peakcb.com, 970-349-6339, 888-909-7325, 318 Elk Ave., Suite 10, Crested Butte 81224 J r m ATTRACTIONS DENVER ART MUSEUM World-class art in the heart of Denver! Libeskind-designed Hamilton Building features special exhibitions, artist demonstrations, family-friend-ly programs and more. Daily tours, cafe, shop. Free general admission for kids 18 and under every day. f denverartmuseum.org, info@denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver 80204 U HOTELS & MOTELS CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT Crested Butte Mountain Resort has an array of properties from hotel rooms at the Grand Lodge to luxury slopeside condos at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square. These on-mountain lodging properties are ideal for couples, families and groups. f skicb.com, info@cbmr.com, 844-428-8421, 844-428-8421, 12 Snowmass Rd., Crested Butte 81225 F U CASTLE MARNE BED AND BREAKFAST INN Victorian stone castle in the heart of Denver. 10 rooms with modern conveniences. National Historic Landmark. Complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cookies. The Lodge at Castle Marne sleeps up to 6. f castlemarne.com, info@castlemarne.com, 303-331-0621, 800-926-2763, 1572 Race St., Denver 80206 J K p $$–$$$$ DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 24-acre urban oasis features native, exotic & xeric plants, a tropical rain forest and the Science Pyramid. Art exhibitions have featured the likes of Henry Moore and Dale Chihuly. Mordecai Children’s Garden offers a place for kids to learn and play. f botanicgardens.org, feedback@botanicgar dens.org, 720-865-3500, 1007 York St., Denver 80206 F U ELEVATION HOTEL & SPA Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the hotel features 262 guestrooms with kitchenettes, balconies and breathtaking views. The Elevation Hotel and Spa is the only ski-in/ski-out resort in Crested Butte. f elevationresort.com, sales@elevation resort.com, 970-251-3000, 800-569-2754, 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte 81225 G E H J F r m U $$–$$$$ DINING BUCKHORN EXCHANGE RESTAURANT Denver’s oldest restaurant, with Colorado’s No. 1 liquor license, serving prime beef steaks, buffalo, elk, baby-back ribs and other fabulous game specialties. Magnificently decorated. Reservations recommended. Free parking. f buckhorn. com, info@buckhorn.com, 303-534-9505, 1000 Osage St., Denver 80204 DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE Explore one of Denver’s top family attractions. Experience ancient fos-sils, dazzling gems and minerals, majestic wildlife, recent discoveries from outer space, Egyptian mummies, exhib-its about the human body, traveling special exhibitions and more. f dmns.org, info@dmns.org, 303-370-6000, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80205 F U $ OLD TOWN INN The warmth of a family inn; the value and convenience of a hotel. The inn provides clean rooms, friendly staff and great amenities. We’re proud to be TripAdvisor GreenPartners and Certificate of Excellence winners. f oldtowninn.net, info@oldtowninn.net, 970-349-6184, 888-349-6184, 708 Sixth St., Crested Butte 81224 J K p U $–$$ COLORADO.COM / 193
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