There's a reason Rock and Ice and Trail Runner magazines are based here. But this town of 6,313 is home to some of the state's finest skiing (both backcountry at nearby Marble Peak and inbounds 32 miles upvalley in Aspen) and paddling and fly-fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley's three rivers. The only catch? While home values have come down lately, they're still pricey (median price: $469,000).
Steve's Guitars in Carbondale Photographer: Tyler Stableford

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Love Carbondale. Try reaching Jerry Galemore to lease horses for a ride through the mountains for as long as you need to get away!!!!
Flag ThisI also really love Carbondale. It's such a lovely, quiet place. I was student there of Colorado Rocky Mountain School. It has been a beautiful time for me.
Flag ThisIt is not hard to understand why our economy is off. When homes are priced 50% to 70% above no wonder we have 15% unemployment
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