Granby

Community Description
(See community links below for additional information.)

Granby is situated in a scenic Colorado Rocky Mountain valley with breathtaking views of the Continental Divide. Founded in 1905, the sleepy mountain town has seen unprecedented growth over the last five years and is quickly becoming known as the "in" destination for vacationers due to its friendly atmosphere, great location and climate, and close proximity to Denver (86 miles).

Demographics

• Granby is located in Grand County in the heart of the Arapahoe National Forest.
• The town has a population of 1,670.
• Grand County has a population of13,211.

Education

• Granby is part of East Grand School District and offers public education for preschool through 12th grade.
• Granby also houses a local charter school and is well within reach of the University of Colorado at Boulder (39 miles) and Colorado State University (42 miles).

Local Attractions

• Because the town is located directly between Grand Lake and Winter Park, Granby offers visitors an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy everything that you would expect from the Colorado Rocky Mountain experience, all with a friendly, small town atmosphere and a low cost of living.
• Granby is a great place for outdoor recreation, including horseback riding, golfing, skiing, hiking, and various water sports at lake Granby or on the Colorado River.
• Granby also offers a bevy of activities and competitions such as the Granby Farmer’s Market, the Granby Fly Fishing Festival, Taste of Granby, the Granby Gut Buster 5k, Lake Granby Ice Golf Classic, Grand County Sled Dog Classic, and the Three Lakes Fishing Contest.
• Whether you are backpacking in one of the five wilderness areas or taking a 17 mile drive to Winter Park for a day of skiing there is always have something new to explore around Granby.

Community Links

HEALTH CARE IN GRANBY

HOSPITALS
Kremmling Memorial Hospital (35 miles)
Estes Park Medical Center (35 miles)
Boulder Community Hospital (46 miles)
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CLINICS
Granby Medical Center
Timberline Family Practice

LIFESTYLES IN GRANBY

DEMOGRAPHICS
http://www.city-data.com/city/Granby-Colorado.html
           
SCHOOLS
http://www.egsd.k12.co.us/
           
EMPLOYERS
List of Granby Businesses
Job Search
          
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
http://www.granbychamber.com/

COUNTY
http://co.grand.co.us/
       
REAL ESTATE – View homes for free before you do a site visit!
Go to Zillow.com to learn about all the homes for sale in Granby.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
http://www.skyhidailynews.com/
           
TOURIST AND RECREATION WEBSITES
Lake Granby
Arapahoe National Forest
Rocky Mountain National Park (17 miles)
List of Granby Recreation Websites
       
TOWNS NEARBY
Hot Sulphur Springs (11 miles)
Fraser (13 miles)
Grand Lake (14 miles)
Winter Park (17 miles)
Boulder (47 miles)
Denver (86 miles)

AIRPORT
Granby Grand County Airport (2 miles)
Denver International Airport (108 miles)
        
SKIING IN COLORADO, FROM GRANBY
Silver Creek Ski Area (4 miles)
Winter Park (17 miles)