Crested Butte is a town in Colorado with a population of 1,339. Crested Butte is in Gunnison County. Living in Crested Butte offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Crested Butte there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Crested Butte and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Crested Butte are above average.
Crested Butte Community School, part of Gunnison Watershed School District, provides K-12 education to students in the Crested Butte Community. Built in 1997 with an expansion in 2009, the school is located at 818 Red Lady Avenue and is the first building you see as you enter the town of Crested Butte. The school consistently ranks among the highest academically in Colorado with a 98% graduation rate. Go Titans!
Come celebrate nature in Crested Butte July 8-17, 2022 for the Wildflower Festival and see why we are named the Wildflower Capitol of Colorado! The Wildflower Festival began in 1986 through the efforts of a few insightful Crested Butte locals who envisioned a wildflower celebration in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado. The Festival has grown into a summer-long season with over 300 events offered by over 60 instructors, tour guides, and volunteers.
Crested Butte is known for its creativity and artistic spirit. Certified by the state as a certified Colorado Creative District, Crested Butte is a focal point for showcasing cultural and artistic events. Artists and creative entrepreneurs are attracted to the community and infuse energy and innovation that support our local economy.
The historic town of Crested Butte, Colorado was founded in 1880 and is a present day national historic district. Crested Butte was originally founded as a silver and coal mining community. The name, Crested Butte, came from Ferdinand V. Hayden. He looked out at the views from Teocalli and called present day Crested Butte and Gothic ‘The Crested Buttes’. Crested Butte is considered a laccolith geological formation.
Anytime of the year, there are a plethora of Crested Butte activities to find yourself enjoying. This region of Colorado is a recreational mecca, known for its skiing and snow sports in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Don’t fret if those activities aren’t your thing. There’s much more fun to be had for every level of fitness.
