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Spend two days exploring the historic roots of the Arkansas River Valley by train, raft, zipline and hot springs.

2 Days in the Historic Arkansas River Valley

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There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Travel Like a Local

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Experience the Rockies and enjoy panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley, San Isabel National Forest, and peaks Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive. Hear tales of Leadville’s history, and enjoy cozy lounge cars. Specials: Fall Photo, Devil’s Tail BBQ and Holiday Express!

Leadville Railroad

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Hop into the car for a 40-minute drive to Buena Vista for lunch.

Head to Buena Vista

Stop in for for a great burger, soup or salad. Also an all-natural frozen-yogurt bar where you choose your flavor and then top it off with more than 35 toppings.

Simple Eatery & Spoon-It-Up

Lace up your boots and set out to explore Lost Lake Trail in the San Isabel National Forest. The 2.6-mile, easy-graded trail features a stunning turquoise lake beneath the Collegiate Peaks and shocks of golden aspen stands in the fall. Keep an eye out for wildlife, like moose and chipmunks, as you go.

Hike Lost Lake Trail

House Rock Kitchen is a fast casual, from scratch, healthy, fun option in Buena Vista.

House Rock Kitchen

Located in Nathrop between <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/buena-vista-colorado">Buena Vista</a> and <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/salida-colorado">Salida</a>. Ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/wedding-facility">mountain weddings</a> or <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/event-facility">corporate events</a>. Enjoy a one-day <a href="https://mtprinceton.com/hot-springs/">hot springs</a> experience or relax with an overnight stay at this unique family-friendly, <a href="http://mtprinceton.com/history/">historic hot springs resort</a>.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

This little town in the sky has the highest concentration of fourteeners (14,000-foot mountains) in the contiguous United States! Roasting at this elevation requires a special set of parameters, and we've been sharpening these skills for 25 years.

Buena Vista Roastery Cafe

Hike 14,000-feet above sea level to the peak of Mount Yale via the Denny Creek Trailhead.

Hike a Fourteener

Our tasty smoothies, grab and go lunches and quick breakfast bites complement any agenda.

The Blend

Whitewater trips on Colorado's most popular river, mountain-bike tours on the Continental Divide, guided high-country ATV tours and ziplining over rugged canyons. We'll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime. Epic Adventures. Inspired Hospitality.

American Adventure Expeditions

Burgers, soft-serve ice cream and just plain fun! Try the Troublemaker Combo with bacon.

K's Dairy Delite

Look up at the pitch-black sky and see it sparkle with little white dots above Cottonwood Lake.

Go Stargazing

Back to nature – just trees, grass, creek and stars. Awesome mountain views! Take it easy and relax in a site on or near Chalk Creek or use the luxury of a Full Hookup Site with views.