Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida offer a natural playground brimming with things to do all year long. From mountain adventure and wild rides on the Arkansas River's rapids to fine arts and eclectic shops and eateries, there's something for everyone here.

Buena Vista and Salida are family-friendly mountain towns located on the Arkansas River with many hot springs, restaurants, art galleries, breweries and distilleries. This year-round Colorado vacation destination is a playground for outdoor adventure. During the winter and spring enjoy skiing and snowmobiling. The area is also home to the state's newest national monument, Browns Canyon National Monument, and is one of the nation's most popular locales for whitewater rafting.

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Snowmobiling in the Collegiate Peaks with mountains in forest in the background
Best Spots for Snowmobiling in Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida are known for being chock-full of outdoor adventure. And your options ...

Dog sledding near Salida with blue sky in background
Dog Sledding in Salida

Meet up with Monarch Dog Sled Rides , near Salida and Buena Vista , for ...

Snowshoeing near Salida
Snowshoeing & Nordic Skiing in Buena Vista & Salida

As the early morning light peeks out from behind snow-dusted blue spruces, you’ll hear the ...

Monarch Mountain skiers and snowboarders
6 Winter Secrets at Monarch Mountain Ski Area

Head to Monarch Country this winter for skiing and snowboarding at Salida ’s best-kept secret ...

Snowbording in fresh powder at Monarch Mountain
Monarch Mountain: Natural-Snow Skiing & Boarding Near Buena Vista & Salida

With 100 percent natural snow (and so much of it!), endless secret stashes of untouched ...

Family Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River
Experience Arkansas River Whitewater Rafting in Salida & Buena Vista

With thrilling rapids, amazing scenery and plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities, Arkansas River whitewater rafting is ...

A man stands on a rock outcropping gazing at a mountainous horizon
Hiking Fourteeners in Buena Vista & Salida

Adventurers convene in Salida and Buena Vista summer after summer for the area’s high concentration ...

Three riders guide their horses through a forested area
Horseback Riding Year-Round in Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida offer horseback riding for everyone, from short, guided trips to multi-day ...

A family of yellow-bellied marmots
Wildlife Watching in Buena Vista & Salida

Some of Colorado’s most iconic wildlife can be spotted in the Arkansas River Valley, including ...

People riding in an ATV with snowcapped mountains in the background
Off-Road Jeep & ATV Adventures Near Buena Vista & Salida

Looking for thrills that take you to new heights? Off-road Jeep and ATV outings near ...

Buena Vista and Salida are family-friendly mountain towns located on the Arkansas River with many hot springs, restaurants, art galleries, breweries and distilleries. This year-round Colorado vacation destination is a playground for outdoor adventure. During the winter and spring enjoy skiing and snowmobiling. The area is also home to the state's newest national monument, Browns Canyon National Monument, and is one of the nation's most popular locales for whitewater rafting.

Order a free visitors guide

Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida offer a natural playground brimming with things to do all year long. From mountain adventure and wild rides on the Arkansas River's rapids to fine arts and eclectic shops and eateries, there's something for everyone here.

Snowmobiling in the Collegiate Peaks with mountains in forest in the background
Best Spots for Snowmobiling in Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida are known for being chock-full of outdoor adventure. And your options ...

Dog sledding near Salida with blue sky in background
Dog Sledding in Salida

Meet up with Monarch Dog Sled Rides , near Salida and Buena Vista , for ...

Snowshoeing near Salida
Snowshoeing & Nordic Skiing in Buena Vista & Salida

As the early morning light peeks out from behind snow-dusted blue spruces, you’ll hear the ...

Monarch Mountain skiers and snowboarders
6 Winter Secrets at Monarch Mountain Ski Area

Head to Monarch Country this winter for skiing and snowboarding at Salida ’s best-kept secret ...

Snowbording in fresh powder at Monarch Mountain
Monarch Mountain: Natural-Snow Skiing & Boarding Near Buena Vista & Salida

With 100 percent natural snow (and so much of it!), endless secret stashes of untouched ...

Family Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River
Experience Arkansas River Whitewater Rafting in Salida & Buena Vista

With thrilling rapids, amazing scenery and plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities, Arkansas River whitewater rafting is ...

A man stands on a rock outcropping gazing at a mountainous horizon
Hiking Fourteeners in Buena Vista & Salida

Adventurers convene in Salida and Buena Vista summer after summer for the area’s high concentration ...

Three riders guide their horses through a forested area
Horseback Riding Year-Round in Buena Vista & Salida

Buena Vista and Salida offer horseback riding for everyone, from short, guided trips to multi-day ...

A family of yellow-bellied marmots
Wildlife Watching in Buena Vista & Salida

Some of Colorado’s most iconic wildlife can be spotted in the Arkansas River Valley, including ...

People riding in an ATV with snowcapped mountains in the background
Off-Road Jeep & ATV Adventures Near Buena Vista & Salida

Looking for thrills that take you to new heights? Off-road Jeep and ATV outings near ...