CARBONDALE, COLORADO

The picturesque town of Carbondale is the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Carbondale offers a variety of comfortable lodging options; casual and exquisite fine dining; creative arts and entertainment and intriguing historical areas.

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The first known residents of the Carbondale area were Ute Indians. By 1881, early white settlers started cattle and sheep ranches and began growing potatoes; which, for over 50 years, was the mainstay crop of the Carbondale economy. The town was incorporated on April 26, 1888, and was named in honor of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the original home of some of the early settlers.

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Ranked in the "Top 12 Towns" in National Geographic Adventure Magazine's "50 Next Great Places to Live and Play."

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Things to Do on your visit to Carbondale -- click for more details:

• Hiking and Biking

• Camping

• Golfing 

• Fly Fishing

• White Water Rafting/Kayaking

• Hot Springs

• Historic Downtown Walking Tour

• Farmer's Market

• Award-Winning Dining