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Ditch the crowds and adventure in the "real" Colorado. The Arkansas River Valley welcomes you with stops in scenic Leadville, Buena Vista and Salida.

Adventure in the Arkansas River Valley

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The <a href="https://bvsingletrack.com/">Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition</a> is always looking for volunteers and donations to maintain their beautiful tracks for future generations.

Help with Trail Maintenance

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Designated a National Scenic Byway in 1998.

Top of the Rockies - Scenic and Historic Byway

At Buchi, passion is the most important ingredient, and we hope to bring you a memorable Cuban Cafe experience with every bite (and sip).

Buchi Cafe Cubano Leadville

This hike traverses the south shore of Twin Lakes and leads to Interlaken, a fascinating historic resort site — popular in the late 1800s. From there you take the easy trail along the lake to enjoy scenic views of Mount Elbert and the surrounding peaks.

Hike the Interlaken Trail

Located inside The Twin Lakes Inn, the Saloon serves up tasty meal choices within a true Wild West setting. Enjoy tasty appetizers, drinks and meals in the bar, sunroom, rustic dining room or patio (weather permitting). Reservations suggested especially in July-August.

Twin Lakes Saloon

Established in 1879, the Silver Dollar is the second oldest saloon in Colorado. With its original tile floor and its custom made bar with original diamond dust mirrors. Come in and enjoy a drink some great food and great company.

Silver Dollar Saloon

Enjoy area fishing, hiking, rafting, ziplining, sightseeing, winter activities. Roomy cabins and lodge rooms with mountain views. Mount Elbert Lodge: open all year, located at the base of Colorado's highest peak, convenient to hike Mt Elbert, Mt Massive, La Plata Peak.

Mount Elbert Lodge and Cabins

We are located in the green brick building in the center of downtown Leadville, just south of the traffic light. The shop is a warm place to relax, use the internet, meet up with old friends or make some new friends.

City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso

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Start your morning with a 30-minute car drive to Buena Vista.

Head to Buena Vista

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

You'll enjoy lunch dished up by your guides on the river.

Lunch Is Served

Walk along Main Street and South Main Street in downtown Buena Vista for live music, galleries and one-of-a-kind shops.

Stroll Down Main

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

House Rock Kitchen

The Beach is a seasonal restaurant, bar, live music venue, and weddings and events center located next to River Runners, right on the Arkansas River. Enjoy outdoor dining with tasty food, cold drinks, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Check out the summer concert series.

The Beach

Welcome to the Surf Hotel, a boutique hotel in the adventure town of Buena Vista. Inspired by the understated elegance of European hospitality and the spectacular natural beauty of our home in the Rocky Mountains.

Surf Hotel & Chateau

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

Scenic rides along Chalk Creek and overlooking the spectacular Chalk Cliffs.

Mt. Princeton Riding Stables

We are an Italian inspired delicatessen featuring all-natural meats and cheeses along with many house made specialties!

Sorelle Delicatessen

Spend a fun-in-the-sun afternoon on this beautiful lake, catching fish.

Go Fishing at Cottonwood Lake

Book a <a href="https://mtprinceton.com/spa/">spa treatment</a> after dinner at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort to get really relaxed before bed.

Treat Yourself

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

Get an early start to your day by driving 25 minutes to Salida for breakfast.

Drive to Salida

Our mission is simple: to create a place for Salida to gather around delicious healthy food, excellent coffee and good company.

Gathering Grounds Coffee

Be a Ninja Nature Warrior in Captain Zipline's NEW Aerial Adventure Park-where Indiana Jones meets SpiderMan-the largest in the Western USA! 120 challenge elements. Jump, swing, walk a tighrope, balance climb, with rope and cable swings ,travel through tunnels...you won't believe what we've thought of! Get fitted with equipment, trained, and then begin your adventure while continuously attached to a safety line. Levels of difficulty graded like those of ski courses. The aerial park is in a gorgeous canyon, platforms on 60 ft  poles, and looks other-worldly. From novice to advanced. And, Captain Zipline has its highly acclaimed zipline tours where guests can zip 200 ft high over  the aerial adventure park.  Mtn, river scenery. Among "Top 10 Ziplines in America!" Ages 7-87. Experienced guides, Impeccable safety record. Inspected, insured, built to stringent industry standards. Five 2.5 hr trips daily in summer and open year 'round. Free drink with tour at Amicas. Check out our YouTube videos, Facebook pages. Book online: www.captainzipline.com; offc: 719-207-4947.

Captain Zipline Adventure Tours

We serve fresh, organic and local produce and there is no doubt that you can taste the difference! Sit next to the river and sip on one of our house-engineered specialty cocktails or try a local wine.

Boathouse Cantina

Mountain trail riding is exciting and fun. We are a private ATV tour-guide service in the Texas Creek Trail System. Texas Creek is considered by "those who know" to be the All Terrain Vehicle Capital of Colorado. Play Dirty ATV Tours starts out at 6400 ft. elevation, in the beautiful Arkansas River valley, also known as the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. We are located on Highway 50, between the spectacular Cañon City Royal Gorge Bridge and the turn-of-the-century historic town of Salida, Colorado.

Play Dirty ATV Tours

Currents is the place to be for steak and seafood. We offer something for every budget and taste; from steak and crab cakes to fried chicken and fresh seafood specials. Stop in and try some mussels or beer nuggets and have a beer! We have Open Mic night every Wednesday night starting at 9pm and live music several nights of the week. We offer a great selection of beers &amp; Colorado Spirits.

Currents Restaurant

First Street beckons you with exclusive Salida art galleries. Make a purchase for your home's walls or for friends and family.

Go Gallery Shopping

Pet friendly hotel in beautiful Salida, Colorado. Ranked #1 in Travelocity hotel reviews.