2 Days
Spend two days exploring the historic roots of the Arkansas River Valley by train, raft, zipline and hot springs.
Sustainability Activity
Travel Like a Local
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.
Day 1
activity
Leadville Railroad
This Rocky Mountain railroad trip provides incredible views of Colorado's two highest peaks, colorful wildflowers and aspen groves. Enjoy an on-board…
Insider's Tip
Head to Buena Vista
Hop into the car for a 40-minute drive to Buena Vista for lunch.
lunch
Simple Eatery & Spoon-It-Up
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…
activity
Hike Lost Lake Trail
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…
dinner
House Rock Kitchen
House Rock Kitchen is a fast casual, from scratch, healthy, fun option in Buena Vista.
activity
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Located in Nathrop between and . Ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, or . Enjoy a one-day experience or relax with an overnight stay at…
lodging
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Located in Nathrop between and . Ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, or . Enjoy a one-day experience or relax with an overnight stay at…
Day 2
breakfast
Buena Vista Roastery Cafe
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…
activity
Hike a Fourteener
Hike 14,000-feet above sea level to the peak of Mount Yale via the Denny Creek Trailhead.
lunch
The Blend
Our tasty smoothies, grab and go lunches and quick breakfast bites complement any agenda.
activity
American Adventure Expeditions
Whitewater trips on Colorado's most popular river, mountain-bike tours on the Continental Divide, guided high-country ATV tours and ziplining over rugged…
dinner
K's Dairy Delite
Burgers, soft-serve ice cream and just plain fun! Try the Troublemaker Combo with bacon.
activity
Go Stargazing
Look up at the pitch-black sky and see it sparkle with little white dots above Cottonwood Lake.
lodging
Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park
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…