Granby the town of Colorado was originally a logging and railroad ranching community founded in 1905. Over the years this small, rustic and sleepy town witnessed phenomenal growth and has developed into a major tourist destination mostly because of its prime location and amazing scenery. Granby lies between two big attractions of Colorado; the Winter Park and the Grand Lake. It also serves as the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park from the western side.

Tourism has emerged as a big industry in this otherwise quiet town which sees a lot of tourists during summers and winters. One of the main reasons of its popularity is that Granby is more affordable than any other resort in the neighboring area and provides the same exciting activities as others. Plus it is just an hour’s drive away from the city of Denver. Granby has two National Parks; it houses 97 ranches, 6 guest ranches, 2 ski areas and 4 golf courses.

If you plan to visit Granby during summers, you can enjoy the hikes in the surrounding Arapahoe National Park. Hiking, biking, mountain climbing are the common summer activities at all resorts in Colorado. Horse riding is more popular in Granby mainly due to the presence of ranches and stables and riding through the Granby trails is an unforgettable experience. You can also see the native wildlife as elks and moose are a common sight in the Rocky Mountain National Park. There are other species of wildlife as well which can be seen as you follow the trails.

The warm hospitality of the area attracts tourists during the cold winters as well. In winters Granby offers snow events like cross country skiing, skating, snowmobiling and snow boarding and the thrilling down slope skiing. In the SolVista Basin skiing and snowboarding can be thoroughly enjoyed as it involves the whole family.

The SolVista Basin comprises of two mountains separate but connected to each other. The eastern mountain is for junior skiers and for the intermediate ones while the more experienced and advanced skiers can have the time of their lives on the western mountain. There is a separate area for first time skiers on the eastern mountain. Skiing equipment can be rented from the premises and there is facility for skiing lessons as well. There are 33 snow trails and 5 chair lifts.  Besides skiing, fishing, golf and camping can also be done in SolVista. SolVista is a fun package for the whole family.

Another place worth mentioning in Granby is the Lake Granby. It is a well known fishing spot spread over an area of 7250 acres.  Lake Granby provides many recreational activities such as water sports, white water rafting, (boats can also be rented for) boating, power boating and of course fishing. It is also a popular camping ground.

A vacation in Granby does not create a sizeable dent in your wallet. The accommodations available range from Granby vacation rentals to single cabins all costing less than the accommodations in other resorts. In Granby, there is the typical western cuisine to tempt your palate. In some guest ranches, visitors can enjoy the gourmet meals in the traditional ranch surroundings. Rodeo is another event to keep you entertained. Despite commercialization, Granby has retained much of its rustic charms and is a place you would want to go every year.