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Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

August 18, 2016 Kim 7 Comments

Colorado – what a gorgeous place to go on vacation. This is our Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO. A must go!

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

The State of Colorado is one place I’ve always like to go on vacation. Colorado was a place my family went to on our family vacations, still, I haven’t seen half of the state. I think Colorado would be the place that I would purchase a second home if I had the means too. Going there in the summer is entirely different from visiting in the winter months. It makes you appreciate that part of the country a whole lot more.

Crested Butte

We chose Crested Butte and Gunnison this year. A couple of years ago we went to Pike’s Peak area.

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Crested Butte had their monthly farmer’s market day, so we were able to join in the fun!! They have a lovely town, and all of the excitement seems to be happening on that one main street. I don’t think we veered off this main street at all (well, maybe to park). I love outdoor markets. There was this boy selling guns that he made from Alpine wood. Of course, I had to buy one for Brody. It was only $12 bucks. Have no idea where it is today though!!!

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Fun for Brody…mess for us. Well, it was my idea to get his arm painted rather than his face. That paint was everywhere but on his arm.

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

One of my favorite photos of the day!!

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Gunnison, CO

Pioneer Museum

Located right across the street from where we were staying was this substantial outdoor museum. We kept hearing bells after bells ringing and figured out that young kiddos were ringing the bell on an old yellow train. So, after a dip in the pool that afternoon we decided to take a look. This museum had about 30 something buildings which none were connected, so you had to walk outside to get to each building. I’ve never seen a museum quite like this one. It was awesome…and so much to see.

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

I captured just a few pictures of the day at the museum. There were hundreds of photos I could have taken and placed here but – number one I didn’t want to take up the day focusing on picture taking and number two this post would have been too long. If you’re ever in that area, this museum is a must-see!

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

 

There were old cars after old cars everywhere!! Buildings and buildings packed with old cars. We were in awe. If you’re a fan of old cars, again, this museum is the place to see them all. All kinds, all models just WOW!!

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO was such a pleasant experience for us. That area is so breathtaking and worth a visit. After we left there, we headed toward New Mexico to where we will stay for three nights. But first, Tracy had to take us to the Dog Bar & Grill in Cuchara, CO. where he has been many times before.

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO

Family Vacation Crested Butte & Gunnison, CO and beyond!

One of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders Like You’ve Never Experienced It Before

Next post is our time at Vermejo Park Ranch in Raton, NM. Be sure to see Day 1 of our trip – FAMILY VACATION COLORADO & NEW MEXICO – THE ROYAL GORGE

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Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

Comments

  1. Nicole says

    August 22, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I’ve always wondered about Crested Butte, so glad I found your post. Thank you for sharing, I think this is a spot my family would enjoy!

    Reply

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