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Introduction to Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, Colorado is 111 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 121 miles W of Denver, Colorado. Located in Garfield County, the population of the town is 5,196.
Carbondale History
The Town of Carbondale was named after Carbondale, Pennsylvania. The economy was formerly based on agriculture. The ranchers and farmers capitalized on open land around the town in order to supply food for the miners in nearby Aspen, which was then a flourishing center of silver mining activity. In the early twentieth century, the primary agricultural product of Carbondale was potatoes. In 1981, many miners were killed due to a methane gas explosion. By the year 1991, all the mines were closed down permanently.
Carbondale and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Carbondale
History buffs may visit museums like Frontier Historical Museum, Pioneer Town, the Aspen Art Museum, and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum. Popular shopping destinations include Crystal Village Plaza Shopping Center and Sopris Shopping Center. There are a number of well equpped golf courses in the community such as Glenwood Springs Golf Club and Aspen Glen Club, which offer ample opportunities for the golf enthusiasts. One may also visit places like Vintage Ski World, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and Snowmass Arts and Crafts Fair. The community celebrates festivals such as Oktoberfest in October, Mountain Fair in July, and Potato Day also in October.
Carbondale Transportation
Eagle County Regional Airport is nearby.
Carbondale Higher Education
The students can pursue higher studies at Mesa State College, Red Rocks Community College, and Colorado State University.
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