Carbondale Attractions

Situated at the confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers, Carbondale stands at the foot of towering Mount Sopris and is the gateway to Redstone and Marble along the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway on Colorado Highway 133. Carbondale has a unique flavor, offering an historic downtown, hotels, cabins, bed and breakfasts, art galleries, boutiques, antique shops and restaurants to suit every taste. Opportunities for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, backpacking and off-road driving abound in the back country around Carbondale. There are tennis courts, riding stables and two championship golf courses. The area is known for its hunting and fishing, kayaking and whitewater rafting.