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Pet Friendly Things to Do in Colorado
Does
the thought of leaving the furry member of your household
behind during vacation adventures leave you blue? Chase
away this vacation buster and bring the whole family
to pet-friendly Gunnison County, Colorado. A walk down
the historic downtown districts of Gunnison and Crested
Butte, a drive along the picturesque roadways of the
county's 2 million acres of wilderness, or a hike along
the area's numerous trails quickly conveys that people
in this part of the Colorado Rockies love animals.
Are the towns of Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte, and
Mt. Crested Butte worried about going to the dogs? On
the contrary, the hoteliers, merchants and residents
are innovative and sincere in their approach to welcoming
guests and their pets, because many have their own canine,
feline and equine companions at home or work. The Visitor
Centers in Gunnison and Crested Butte both have dog
treats and water bowls ready to greet Rocky and Fluffy.
"Gunnison County is 'Dog Country!' Crested Butte
and Gunnison offer quality lodging options which welcome
pets ... so you don't have to sacrifice quality just
because of Fido," says Bridgette Maxwell, author
of "Fido's Finest: Traveling with your pet …
IN STYLE!" and resident of Crested Butte. Maxwell's
book lists valuable Colorado lodging information for
people who travel with their dogs, including numerous
listings for Gunnison County.
Bringing the Whole Family on Vacation - Lodging
Three of Crested Butte's bed and breakfasts go the extra
mile to roll out the welcome mat for dogs and their
people. The Ruby of Crested Butte, Elizabeth Anne Bed & Breakfast, and Purple Mountain Bed & Breakfast
receive high marks for pet friendliness in "Fido's
Finest." Elizabeth Anne Bed & Breakfast has
pet treats and doggie blankets, while the house dog
River greets guests of The Ruby, where dogs are treated
to homemade healthy dog treats, food and water dishes,
beds and blankets.
The Ruby's doggie concierge can recommend great nearby
hikes and arrange pet spa treatments, walking, sitting
and portraits. Spa treatments include baths, trims,
and various other grooming services, conditioners, hot
oil treatments and more. Local artist Sarah Hausdoerffer
will take a digital photo of your pet and paint a custom
pooch portrait.
Coal Creek Cabin, Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Old Town
Inn and Pioneer Guest Cabins also welcome pets in Crested
Butte.
In the Almont area, located between Gunnison and Crested
Butte, Three Rivers Resort, Almont Resort and Harmel's
Ranch Resort believe in bringing the whole family on
vacation. In Gunnison, "Fido's Finest" mentions
Alpine Inn, Days Inn and Water Wheel Inn. Island Acres
Motel, Quality Inn, Gunnison Inn, Teller Street Cottages
and Ranch House Bed & Breakfast also are pet friendly.
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