Gunnison is located a few miles down the road from Crested Butte and is lower in elevation by about 1,000 feet. A special blend of Western culture and hipsters entwine with the vibrance of a youthful college presence which makes Gunnison a melting pot of down-home friendliness and adventure. Here you’ll find wide-open places, dude ranches, and the Gunnison River which stares longly up to the high peaks of the Elk Mountains.