Monarch at the Crest - Visitor Center

Kaitlyn Arlotta

2023-05

Just happened to see it as were driving through and decided to stop and enjoy the tram ride. $12 per adult and free bag of popcorn each from the gift shop. Beautiful views but colder up top so bring a sweater!

Haley Allen

2023-10

Don’t bother driving an HOUR for the tram rides because they aren’t competent enough to put accurate times on their website. They will simultaneously keep an “Open” and “closed” sign up if that isn’t confusing enough. This is the second time they’ve posted hours and not put their actual cut off time and we drove up to find it had closed already. The new Renovations in the welcome center are pretty but now they have way less merchandise that is all much more expensive than when I was here last fall.

Lala Love

2023-10

It was nice the people were friendly. I thought they would offer more of a variety of food they only served hot dogs & fudge 🙄 lol. The fudge was delish 😋 a ton of gift ideas & memoirs. The bathroom could have used a lil TLC & the soap dispenser was broken. All in all it was a really cool place to stop. Nice views.

Isaac Stross

2022-05

Very beautiful. The gift shop is large with something for everyone, including toys and food. There was some cool taxidermy, too. The gondolas were a little scary, but worth the trip. The folks running the gondolas were friendly. If I could change anything, it would be to add more information about the significance of the continental divide.

Patrick Hum

2023-05

The area is incredibly beautiful. The gondola is fine and more great views at the top. You get popcorn when you come back down. They have great fudge in the shop. Definitely worth the stop.

Heather Chiles

2023-05

Great gift shop and place to grab something to eat from mom's kitchen. It's family owned which is my jam. Gondola rides are available if you are not petrified of heights.. I did nor ride that.

A P

2023-05

Awesome experience riding the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway. Definitely recommend 👌🏽 and the views were exceptional! You can't beat the price plus you get free popcorn after your ride.

Robbie Jansky

2021-05

GREAT little shop near the ski mountain on Monarch. Tons of items for gifts and such. friendly staff, warm welcome and clean facilities. highly recommend stopping in to check them out! #yourTEXASrealtor

Kevin Morgan

2022-05

Drove out here from Cuttys resort. About an hour away. Really nice spot to stop and go up on top of the mountains. There's also a shop to buy some nice gifts and grab some snacks.

Tomas Dawson

2024-04

Love the way The Crest Visitors Center has been revitalized by Monarch as an outdoor store. Best of all it is now open in the winter.

Susannah Lloyd

2023-09

Beautiful! Quite an adventure driving up in a semi-truck, too!

josh thompson

2023-05

They have “loaner” coats!!!! My daughter really needed and appreciated it. The views from within the clouds was still good. I look forward to being up there on a clear day.

Mike McKinsey

2022-05

When we can through here it was 16 deg and snowing. My wife bought several souvenirs here as they were very reasonably priced and had a great selection. The people were very friendly and helpful.

Diana Orr

2023-05

Great little place where you can get great souvenirs and snacks. Super friendly staff and great views.

Bea Belmar

2020-05

Very nice non-expected stop on our way to Glenwood Park from Crested Butte, people of the shop are very friendly, were happy to meet french ladies. Landscape amazing ! Large place to park. Very nice souvenir.

Bob Campbell

2022-05

Nice tourist spot at 11,000 feet.Tons of souvenirs. Views are great, love the tram too.

Denise Wagner

2022-05

I loved this little stop on my way to the Western slope! The gift shop is huge and full of treasures with very nice, family style customer service. I highly recommend taking the time to ride the tram (dog-friendly) to the gorgeous scenic view at 12, 012 feet. At the end...free popcorn 🙂

Lake Freak

2023-05

Everything was closed, but the winter wonderland scenery was the real feature! Beautiful snow encrusted trees in the sunlight!

Ruthie Rinehart

2021-05

Nice place to stop at the top!! Ice cream, fudge, every souvenir one can imagine, lots of room stretching your legs. Beautiful scenery. Photo ops!

Jane Apotheker

2024-03

Great staff! Bring your dogs 💕 spectacular view

Rose V

2023-10

As a CT hiker, I was so happy to have access to the Crest Store to buy all of my resupply for the next stretch of the trail.A fresh smoothie was a perfect kick start. Delicious!All of the staff was kind, energetic, and accommodating.I would urge the store to offer a different brand of backpacker meals - ReadyWise meals are NOT good.Thanks for being hiker friendly.

David Davis

2023-05

Nice spot for photos at the topmof the pass. Would have been nice if the skylift had been working to get the really breathtaking view.

Alice Miles

2021-05

Absolutely lovely scenery to enjoy in this area. While I wouldn't say it's isolated, I've never bumped into anyone else hiking the trails up here or driving them. Spring and summer are excellent times for coming up, but I know theres ski slopes around for winter.

Anthony Smith

2023-05

Pleasant little gift shop at the Top Monarch Pass. They have the usual trinkets but also serve food and have nice bathrooms.

Scott Valler

2023-09

The place looks great after the remodel. The cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake were perfect after hiking 20 miles. They were super hiker friendly, and I really appreciate it. Made getting my resupply box so easy.

James Priest

2023-05

The pass itself is a bit touristy but I wanted out of the van so I hiked the C.ontinental D.ivide trail for a few miles. Beautiful and peaceful almost immediately

Rafael Fernandes

2023-09

They didn’t have the 1 thing I came here for but more than made up for it! The staff is well trained and so friendly! The hiker room is a treat with all the needed amenities. The food truck burger was outstanding - get the double! I hope I can be back soon!

Garrett Lamppa

2022-05

Great place to stop and what amazing views. Highly recommended! #kuumakrew

Taci Fernuik

2023-08

For 30 years or more my 6 kids and I relished in the thought of our annual stop to the top of the mountain either direction from Texas to Utah. Fascination with the large Moose and other wildlife on display, the draw to the rocks/stones almost immediately coming into the shop, to the plethora of souvenirs and postcards- there was something for all. Even the jewelry was a draw. You know what?I returned this summer with my son and what we saw was such a crushing disappointment to us. All that we hoped to find there was gone. The new owners have retained a tiny snippet of what once was. Nothing for kids. I walked the whole shop looking fora postcard and finally found a small display of about 10 or so Colorado postcards neatly stacked on 4 shelves. The nostalgia is gone and I may or may not take the time to stop there again.

Allison Henderson

2023-07

Everyone was so nice and helpful! The smoothie was tasty too! And the scenery was gorgeous!