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Quick trips

A spring break getaway doesn’t have to take you too far from home. Presenting five ideas for nearby destinations that offer something for everyone.

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Has spring break sprung too quickly this year? Or did your March vacation planning begin months ago?

Either way, read on for five exciting yet close-to-home destinations with activities for all. Find one that fits your family’s idea of “vacation.”

Crested Butte, Colo.

Just a short plane ride away, Crested Butte combines skiing, snowboarding and much more.

To get there: Delta and Continental Airlines will land you at Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport in about five to six hours. Shuttle service to Crested Butte is available from the airport.

Activities for all: Visit the Crested Butte Center for the Arts and its Mountain Theater to enjoy a community play or event; take a snowmobile tour; or go cross-country skiing, sledding or ice skating at the Nordic Center. Visit www.skicb.com to learn more.

Out of the ordinary: Take an open sleigh ride from Crested Butte’s mountain base to Uley’s Cabin, just off the International Run, for a four-course dinner of Colorado cuisine. Call 970-349-2275 for reservations. 

Shopping: In downtown Crested Butte, wander down Elk Avenue, the town’s historic main street. The street spans six blocks with unique boutiques offering clothing, home furnishings and children’s items.

Food: Slogar, 517 Second St., opened in 1882, offers fried chicken and steak dinners, plus wine, beer and cocktails. The restaurant boasts hearty meals and modest prices. Call 970-349-5765 or visit www.theslogar.com.

Rest up: The Old Town Inn is located at the entrance to Crested Butte. The inn is a short walk to historic downtown and seconds away from the ski shuttle. It offers a continental breakfast, a knowledgeable staff and a hot tub to rest aching muscles after a day on the slopes. Call 1-888-349-6184 or visit www.oldtowninn.net.