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( 970-901-1599;
www.thewanderlusthostel.com
;
221 N Boulevard St; dm $23, d $40-50; )
A
find! Think bright and clean rooms, a garden with pickable berries and grill, and a large
and well-equipped communal kitchen. Amy, the owner, is an adventure guide with an en-
cyclopedic knowledge of the area and a cute hostel dog. At festival times, guests can raid
the incredible costume closet. Emphasis on sustainability, and loaner bikes for guests.
Vintage Inn
( 970-596-1848;
www.vintageinngunnison.com
;
123 N Boulevard St; r $99; )
An adorable cottage home
in a leafy residential district, this spot oozes ease and charm. Both the interior and land-
scaped exterior are loaded with personality. Breakfast options include smoothies , greek
yogurt and bagel sandwiches with fruit. Amenities include hair dryers, free airport pickup
and bikes for loan.
B&B
$
Alpine Inn
( 970-641-2804, toll-free 866-299-66;
www.gunnisonalpineinn.com
; 1011 W Rio Grande; d incl breakfast from $80;
)
A good budget choice, this super-clean remodel has a range of rooms with
nice bedding, cable TV and hearty breakfasts that include biscuits, gravy and eggs.
There's an indoor pool and pets are welcome.
HOTEL
$
Tall Texan Campground
( 970-641-2927;
www.talltexancampgroundofgunnison.com
; 194 County Rd 11; tent/RV sites $21/36, cabin
$75-100; )
In 10 acres off the Crested Butte road north of Gunnison, this places has RV
hookups, cabins and site for campers with tents.
CAMPGROUND
$
Eating & Drinking
Firebrand Deli
( 970-641-6266; 108 N Main St; sandwiches $8-9; 7am-3pm Wed-Sun; )
If you're after a
healthy breakfast and lunchtime eating in Gunnison, it's hard to go past the Firebrand
Deli. The freshly made sandwiches are always terrific with a great selection of breads and
fillings. Vegetarians (who have it hard in Gunnison) get more than lip service.
SANDWICHES
$
Gunnisack
( 970-641-5445; 142 N Main St; mains $8-17; 11am-9pm Tue-Sat, to 4pm Sun; )
This upbeat
'cowboy bar and bistro' makes 16 kinds of burgers (maple pecan, anyone?) from scratch
BURGERS, STEAK
$$
