Friendly Garfield will entice you
The mountains, riverfront and lake are the perfect backdrop to your holiday home in Garfield. This city's skiing, hiking and coffee shops attract many visitors, as does its welcoming and scenic location. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Garfield
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Garfield a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Monarch Ski Area (3.9 mi / 6.2 km)
- Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Salida Golf Club (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Elation Ridge (3.1 mi / 5 km)
- East Trees (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Orcs (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Garfield
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Garfield is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- San Isabel National Forest (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
- Mt. Princeton (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Cottonwood Lake (15.9 mi / 25.6 km)
- Arkansas River (22.3 mi / 35.9 km)
- Agnes Vaille Falls (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
- Loyal Duke's Dog Park (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
Seasonal weather in Garfield
Travellers enjoy Garfield for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in March, January, February or April, when snowfall averages 48 cm and temperatures average -6°C.
Travelling to and around Garfield
The nearest airport is in Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional), located 35.1 mi (56.5 km) from the city centre.