Historic Elk Avenue Walking Tour

Take a Stroll Through Time

Stroll down historic Elk Avenue and learn about Crested Butte’s earliest buildings, local urban legends (like Butch Cassidy’s favorite bar) and other exciting tidbits.

Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community.

Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays June-September.

Some themed tours we’ve hosted in the past are the railroad history walking tour, the history of second street, and ranching history in Crested Butte. Follow us on Facebook or sign-up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be notified about the next themed walking tour.

We offer private walking tours outside of these regularly scheduled times for $25 per person, at a minimum of 3 people or $75 per tour.

Ask about our non-profit tour rates. Call the museum at (970) 349-1880 or email coordinator@crestedbuttemuseum.com to schedule a private tour.