Granby
Around Granby
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Countryside and towns · Colorado · 17k people
Granby
Locals say the high country
Where the river begins and the stars shine bright.
Pine Forest GreenHigh Mountain Sky BlueAspen Gold
Welcome to the high country! Whether you're here for the powder, the trout, or the wide-open spaces, you'll find a real mountain community. Pull up a chair and share what you love about this place.
Clubs for Granby
No clubs for Granby yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Granby. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Granby. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Winter Park Resort One of Colorado's major ski areas.
- Lake Granby Large reservoir for boating and fishing.
- Hot Sulphur Springs Historic mineral springs town.
- Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine wilderness and wildlife.
- Arapaho National Forest Vast backcountry and trails.
- Routt National Forest High country forests in Jackson County.
- Outdoors Hiking in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
- Outdoors Mountain biking on the Fraser River Trail
- With kids Ride horses at a dude ranch
- With kids Swim at the Hot Sulphur Springs pool
- Evenings Après-ski at ski resorts
- Evenings Local bars and taverns
- Locals love Hot springs
- Locals love Ski resorts
Through the year
- Winter Park Jazz Festival July Summer music festival at the ski area.
- Middle Park Rodeo Summer Rodeo in Kremmling.
- Grand County Fair August County fair in Granby.
- Jackson County Fair August County fair in Walden.
- Winter Park Snow Sculpture Competition January Winter art event.
High mountain desert climate with cold, snowy winters and mild, sunny summers. Best: Summer for hiking and winter for skiing.
Talk like a local
- “The high country”
- The local name for the region itself.
- “Powder day”
- A day with fresh snowfall.
- “Front range”
- The Denver metro area, from the perspective of the mountains.
- “The pass”
- Berthoud Pass, a common route to the area.
Getaways
- Steamboat Springs Ski town with hot springs and western vibe.
- Boulder College town with Flatirons and Pearl Street.
- Breckenridge Historic ski town with a lively Main Street.
- Denver The big city with sports, museums, and dining.
Local flavour
Rooting for Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Colorado State Rams (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Fresh-caught trout From the Colorado River and mountain lakes, often grilled or smoked.
- Elk burgers and chili Game meat is a staple in local diners and ranch cookouts.
- Colorado green chili A state favourite, served over burritos or smothering breakfast dishes.
Where people go
- Hot springs Natural geothermal pools like Hot Sulphur Springs, a gathering spot for relaxation.
- Ski resorts Winter Park and other slopes that draw locals and visitors alike.
- Alpine lakes and reservoirs For fishing, boating, and quiet reflection.
- Dude and cattle ranches Working ranches and guest ranches that preserve the area's heritage.
- National forest and wilderness Endless trails and backcountry for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
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Nearby
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Grand and Jackson counties, CO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.