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Visit Granby, Colorado
The heart of Grand County.
Fish one of Colorado's largest lakes, catch a Saturday night rodeo, explore the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and discover a true Western town where the Colorado River begins.
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A Perfect Day
One Day in Granby
Morning
Breakfast at Fitch Ranch Cafe, then launch a boat or cast from shore on Lake Granby — 40 miles of shoreline and some of the best lake trout fishing in the state.
Afternoon
Drive to the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and hike the Monarch Lake Loop, or book a horseback ride at Rocky Mountain Stables on Snow Mountain Ranch.
Evening
A craft beer at Never Summer Brewing, then the Flying Heels Rodeo on Saturday nights — bull riding, barrel racing and small-town cheering under the peaks.
Things To Do
Lake, ranch and national park
One of Colorado's largest lakes, the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, Gold Medal fishing on the Fraser River, a Saturday rodeo and a guest ranch that's been running since the 1920s — Granby is Grand County's hub.
Lake Granby
40 miles of shoreline, lake trout, salmon and kokanee — one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado and the headwaters of the Colorado River.
Rocky Mountain National Park (West Entrance)
Trail Ridge Road, Monarch Lake and the west-side wilderness — less crowded than the Estes Park side.
Flying Heels Rodeo
Classic Western rodeo on Saturday nights in summer — bull riding, barrel racing and kids' events at the Flying Heels Arena.
Granby Ranch
Family ski area in winter, mountain biking and golf in summer — low-key and uncrowded.
Moffat Road Railroad Museum
The story of David Moffat's railroad over the Continental Divide — restored rolling stock and hands-on exhibits.
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
Follow the Colorado River from its source through ranchland and canyon — Granby is the starting point.
Where To Stay
Sleep at the lake
An all-inclusive guest ranch, a resort on the golf course, honest motels on Highway 40 and glamping by the lake — Granby's lodging is as varied as the valley.
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WorldMark Granby — Rocky Mountain Preserve
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Sleep by the lake
Glamping on the lakeshore, YMCA ranch cabins, and forest campgrounds between Lake Granby and the national park.
Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains
Directions →Snow Mountain Ranch (YMCA)
Directions →Cabins around Granby
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Browse rentals →Dispersed & forest camping
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Where To Eat
Western town, real kitchens
A ranch café, a craft brewery, a downtown bistro housed in Granby's first brick building, and rodeo-night fare at the arena — Granby eats honest and local.
Fitch Ranch Cafe
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Directions →Never Summer Brewing Co.
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Shop Local
Take Granby home
A walkable downtown on Highway 40 with Western shops, outdoor gear and handmade furniture.
Two Pines Supply
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Nearby Towns
Grand County
Granby sits at the center of Grand County — Grand Lake at the national park entrance, Fraser and Winter Park up-valley.