Things to do around Salida & Buena Vista

Chaffee County
  • Fly high at an aerial adventure park or zip line tour.
  • Ride the Monarch scenic tram.
  • Fish the Arkansas River.
  • Raft or kayak through Browns Canyon National Monument.
  • Soak in one of our natural and odorless hot springs.
  • Ski or snowboard at Monarch Mountain.
  • Hike a 14er – with 12 to choose from.
  • Explore the backcountry by dogsled, horseback or llama.
  • Hike or mountain bike along the classic Monarch Crest Trail – or choose from dozens of other routes.

Get all the details here…

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Chaffee County Visitors Bureau
Buena Vista & Salida
ColorfulColorado.com

Buena Vista Visitors Center
343 Hwy 24 South, Buena Vista CO 81211
719-395-6612
BuenaVistaColorado.org

Salida Visitors Center
406 West Hwy 50, Salida CO 81201
877-772-5432
SalidaChamber.org
Snow
Snow

Go skiing or snowboarding at Monarch Mountain or Ski Cooper, find miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling, XC skis, snowshoes or fat bike.

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History
History

Explore the history of the area, visit historic townsites, on interpretive mining history trails, or visit a dinosaur museum.

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Mountains
Mountains

The Central Mountains have the highest concentration of 14ers in Colorado, old mining roads and hundreds of miles of trails.

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Water
Water

Enjoy float trips, kayaking, whitewater parks for kayakers, river surfers and SUPs, or convenient fishing access points and high alpine lakes.

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ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTIONS

Experience an adrenaline-filled activity at a zipline or adventure parks, or spend a day relaxing day with a round of golf or soaking in a natural hot springs.

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