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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Redstone
Spend 1–2 days in Redstone for outdoor recreation; stay here if you want easy access to White River National Forest.
Redstone is a small historic town on the edge of White River National Forest. Most visitors use it as a base for hiking, fishing, and scenic drives. One full day covers the main sights; add a second day for trail outings or a spa stay.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (snow may close some trails)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$120 excl. bed (check) · Mid $120–$200 excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | $3–$5 |
| Lunch at The Crystal Club Cafe | $12–$20 |
| Cabin night (Avalanche Ranch) | $120–$180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GJT · Grand Junction Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or rental car needed (check schedule)about 19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or rental car needed (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; limited local bus service. Most attractions are reachable by short drives or walking from downtown.
See and do
Known for
- Historic Redstone Inn
- White River National Forest access
- Avalanche Ranch cabins
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | Drive US‑6 east, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Vail | Drive CO‑133 north, about 45 min | ≈1 h 30 min round trip |
| Aspen | Drive CO‑133 north‑west, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h round trip |
| Grand Junction | Drive US‑6 west, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Hotchkiss | Drive CO‑133 south, about 20 min | ≈40 min round trip |
Sleep
- Avalanche Ranch
- Cabins with kitchenettes, pet‑friendly; ideal for outdoor activities.
- Alpine and River Lodging
- Houses $95–$195 per night, seasonal rates.
- Redstone Inn
- Historic resort, grill and patio open 7 am–9 pm.
- Crystal Dreams B&B
- Victorian house with spa package.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-cul-pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra-see-as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan-to kwes-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Store hours are seasonal; Redstone General Store 8 am–7 pm summer, 9 am–6 pm winter.
- Roads can be snowy in winter; carry chains or check conditions.
Redstone is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road conditions and wildlife on trails.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Redstone yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic Redstone Inn
- White River National Forest access
- Avalanche Ranch cabins
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Redstone, revision 4106457 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4106457
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Redstone
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulates are in Denver; nearest for Redstone visitors.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/redstone). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.