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Colorado – Pure & Simple. It’s the calling card of the Gunnison Valley.
Gunnison has long been a base camp for adventure. Mountain biking, climbing, river sports and ski adventures launch from our friendly town every day. We’ve hosted Ride the Rockies and the Bicycle Tour of Colorado numerous times. It’s a community of active, aware, supportive outdoors people who embrace cycling.
Throughout the year, visitors enjoy a real western town: distinctive restaurants, unique shops, cultural opportunities and varied lodging choices. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Western State College, Gunnison Whitewater Park , Gunnison Valley Observatory and Pioneer Museum all make their home in town and elevate the visitor experience. Nearby attractions include the Curecanti National Recreation Area, Blue Mesa Reservoir (Colorado’s largest body of water), The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, historic towns and two Scenic & Historic Byways.
"The City of Gunnison is proud to be chosen to host a Stage start of the USAPCC. We are excited to have world class stage racing return to the Gunnison Valley after such a thrilling experience last year. Gunnison, with its unique blend of diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, long standing ranching heritage and exceptional educational opportunities at Western State College embodies the spirit of Western Colorado. Once again that friendly western spirit will welcome the world to our amazingly beautiful high mountain valley. Gunnison has been a believer in the USAPCC since its inception and looks forward to the opportunity to continue the huge momentum of the USAPCC as the premier stage race in North America."
Jonathan Houck, Mayor of Gunnison
Download: Stage 3 Route Map
Download: Stage 3 Profile
The Original Growler Weekend
Date: May 26-27, 2012
Time: All day
Location: HartmanRocks and Downtown Gunnison
Short description: To kick off the summer right and showcase the terrain, The Original Growler Weekend features two days of lung-busting mountain and road biking over Memorial Day Weekend. Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area, located 3.5 miles west of Gunnison, is the spectacular back-drop for this annual event. Pre- and post-race activities and entertainment will be held in Downtown Gunnison at IOOF Park, allowing family, friends and the general public to enjoy the live entertainment and festivities. This year’s event also features Gunnison’s official UPC club ride, the Growler Gran Fondo (GGF). The GGF benefits a tremendous mentoring organization in the Valley, Gunnison Partners.
http://gunnisontrails.com/?p=955
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15316
Gunnison's 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4th, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Jorgensen Park and Downtown Gunnison
Short description: Thousands of locals and visitors make the annual pilgrimage to the Gunnison Rotary Club's fireworks celebration, which raises funds for college scholarships and local charitable causes. This is the 61th year of Rotary sponsoring this amazing fireworks show. All the festivities will be held at Jorgensen Park, with live music, a beer garden and food court launching at 4:30 p.m. Military veterans will be honored just before the fireworks fly at 9:15 p.m. Suggested donations of $5 per adult and $1 per child are encouraged to cover costs and raise money for Rotary beneficiaries.
Cattlemens Days
Date: July 6th to the 12th, 2012
Time: All day
Location: Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center
Short description: In 1901 this celebration came under the sponsorship of the Gunnison Valley Stockgrowers Association and the rodeo officially adopted the name "Cattlemen's Days". The event began operating under the direction of the specially created Cattlemen's Days Association several decades later. Scheduled between spring calving and summer haying, Cattlemen's Days continues to demonstrate the rhythm of traditional ranch lifestyles. But the event has matured leaps and bounds from the days when Gunnison County ranch hands tried their luck with local ornery livestock. Its popularity now attracts PRCA cowboys and cowgirls from around the United States and Canada. These are professionals that promise top notch performances to please the large crowds that come to watch.
http://www.cattlemensdays.com/
Gunnison Car Show
Date: August 17-19, 2012
Time: All day
Location: Jorgensen Park and Downtown Gunnison
Short description: What better place to talk cool cars than leaning under the hood of a brightly painted, fully chromed custom street rod, against the cool mountain backdrop of beautiful Gunnison, Colorado? Combine that camaraderie with an artisan market across the street for a winning combination of the 23rd Annual Gunnison Car Show and the High Octane Arts & Craft Festival. Each year the High Octane Festival features a chainsaw carving contest. This year’s carving theme is cycling in celebration of the 2012 UPC!
http://www.gunnisoncarclub.com/show.htm
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Western State College of Colorado
We’re extremely proud that Western State College of Colorado is the title sponsor of this year’s Gunnison stage start!
Live. Learn. Here. Western State College Of Colorado, a 4 year accredited State College. 2,300 students and a faculty of 120. At Western you will find yourself, your passion, lifelong friends and a great college experience.
Ride the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Queen Stage Route
At 131 miles and with two 12,000-foot mountain passes, riding the 2011 UPCC Queen Stage is becoming one of the rides that amateur cyclists must accomplish in their lifetimes. This route plies three of Colorado's fabled river valleys, the Gunnison, the Arkansas, and the Roaring Fork. It will climb to over 12,000 feet of elevation as it crosses the Continental Divide....twice! As if the stage is not a formidable enough, the first of these ascents, Cottonwood Pass, is on a dirt road. Ironically, at the summit, this unique surface abruptly becomes a twisting ribbon of asphalt which plummets nearly a vertical mile to the river town of Buena Vista where it turns north and only slightly uphill toward Leadville. But soon after a hard left a 12,095 ft summit looms in the western distance. Over the top of Independence Pass a hair-raising descent to the finish in downtown Aspen remains.
Blue Mesa Reservoir
At 20 miles long and with almost 100 miles of shoreline, Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in the state of Colorado. Set within an incredible backdrop of the Rockies, it houses the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the U.S. and some of the best fishing in the western U.S. Sailing, kayaking, boating, waterskiing and just hanging out on the beach will keep you busy all summer long.
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
Managed by the BLM, the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area has a trail network comprised of both single track and double track trails and is easily accessible from Gunnison. More than 20 trails on 8,000 acres of public land and even more ways to combine them make your options endless. As you can imagine the trail system requires days of exploration, so plan to spend some time checking out all there is to see and do. Other activities include hiking, rock climbing, horse back riding, as well as winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing.
Cattlemen's Days
Cattlemen's Days, the oldest Rodeo in Colorado. The Tomichi valley houses the event for 2 weeks every July. Carnival, Roping, Bronco Busting, Horse Shows and Races, Country Music...
Gunnison Whitewater Park
The Gunnison Whitewater Park is a series of rock structures along a several hundred-foot section of the Gunnison River, just west of town. It was built for recreational canoeing, kayaking, fishing and rafting. The community park associated with the water park includes a walking path, picnic area with grills. The trail runs the whole length of the park and makes fishing the river easy.
Fishing the streams, rivers and lakes of the Gunnison Country
Our rivers, streams, ponds and lakes present the very best fishing in the central Rocky Mountains. With three million new fish released each year from hatcheries and hundreds of miles of waterways to select from, the Gunnison Country is a fisherman's heaven.
ABC Motel
ABC Motel - Centrally located on US Highway 50 in downtown Gunnison. 24 rooms with private entrance, free Wi-Fi/Cable and refrigerator. For more information contact the managing staff at 970.641.2400.
Super 8
Stop in at our Super 8 Gunnison / Crested Butte Area hotel, located off Highway 50, close to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Our hotel is near Western State College offers quick and easy access to popular attractions and activities. If you need to relax after a day of exploring our beautiful area, park your car, truck or RV in our free lot and unwind in our hot tub. Connect to free high-speed Internet in your room and, in the morning, wake up energized to free SuperStart continental hot breakfast of Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage and more. Handicapped-accessible and non-smoking rooms are available, and each room features a microwave and refrigerator. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult at our pet-friendly hotel.
Water Wheel Inn
Imagine a place where big blue skies and star gazing go hand and hand. Where the enthusiasm for the outdoors abounds. Where nature’s artistry is your playground. Welcome to the Water Wheel Inn, located in the unspoiled heart of “Gunnison Country.
Garlic Mike's Italian Cuisine
Gunnison's FAMOUS Garlic Mike's.
A locals and visitors favorite for 17 years! Peoples Choice Awards including Best Restaurant and Best Chef for many years! "A place worth driving to", say's The Denver Post. Italian fare and so much more. Located on Highway 135 on the Gunnison River just north of town. Patio Lunch and Dinner Nightly and Sunday Brunch Buffet. Facilities available for private parties.
Reservations 970-641-2493
Palisades Restaurant
Palisades is a family friendly full service restaurant with ample parking and room to accommodate large groups either inside or on our spacious deck. We are open from 11am until 10pm with one menu available all day long. Happy Hour from 4-6 with well, wine, and beer specials.
970-641-9223
Brick Cellar Bar & Bistro
The Brick Cellar Bar & Bistro is Gunnison's premier wine & martini bar and bistro emphasizing quality over quantity. EXPERIENCE YOUR WORLD HERE. Head Chef/Owner Carolyn M. Riggs is dedicated to providing the best products and the best service in the best atmosphere. Featuring 50+ Martini's, 15+ Wine by the Glass, 15+ Bottled/Draft Beers, 25+ Single Malt selections and the largest selection of premium and top shelf products in the Valley. Chef Carolyn is honored to celebrate local, sustainable businesses by sourcing food within a 100-mile radius of Gunnison including growing their own 1500 square foot garden. Known by the local's as the "Wine Bar", the Brick is surely a place you won't want to miss during your visit to Gunnison - ACCESS your EXPERIENCE here.
970-641-9463
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