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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Crested Butte, Colorado

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Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte Cemetery

A testament to Colorado’s rugged mining history sits against a backdrop of striking mountain scenery.
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Magic Meadows Yurt

Ski or snowshoe your way to a feast in the mountains.
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Conundrum Hot Springs

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.
11 miles from Crested Butte
Maroon Bells

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Maroon Bells

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."
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Ashcroft Townsite

Silver in the hills led to the speedy creation of this boom town and a lack of it saw the town abandoned nearly as quickly.
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An architect in Aspen used psychedelics as his muse while building this mushroom masterpiece.
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Magic Meadows Yurt

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