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Sit back, relax and let the Chaffee County towns of Buena Vista, Salida and Poncha Springs do their thing. They love to ensure their guests are cared for.

Chaffee County's Wellness Retreat

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<a href="https://salidamountaintrails.org">Salida Mountain Trails</a> is an all-volunteer organization committed to building and maintaining sustainable, non-motorized, multi-user trails on public lands near the city of Salida.

Volunteer with Salida Mountain Trails

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One of the area's hidden gems is the <a href="http://www.salidasangha.org">Salida Sangha</a>. Their pop-up outdoor-meditation hours are instrumental to the well-being of this community.

Mindful Awareness

You have likely been in a car for some time, so take a hike on the Little Rainbow trail and enjoy the views!

Start With a Hike

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

Design and wine, make your own jewelry studio. Come join us as we share our passion for making beautiful things by hand. Explore the many possibilities in style and design, and then let us guide you through the simple steps to make it your own. No experience necessary.

Riveting Experience Jewelry

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

Loyal Duke Lodge is the ideal basecamp for families, hardcore nature enthusiasts and everyone that wants to discover the unique wonders of Salida and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to create an approachable and warm atmosphere for our guests, both in our product and service culture. And, of course, furry four-legged friends are always welcome.

Loyal Duke Lodge

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and the best coffee! Indian lunch specials noon-4pm.

Bunny and Clyde's Corner Café and Market

Snowshoe Fooses Creek. Keep your eyes peeled for moose and always give them their space. Rent your snowshoes at <a href="https://salidamountainsports.com/">Salida Mountain Sports</a>.

Time to Get Out & Get Your Heart Beating

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Get out in front of backcountry danger this winter, and keep safety top of mind! Seek education and training prior to heading out, or utilize a professional guide or a seasoned mentor to explore Colorado's backcountry. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/WinterBackcountrySafety">Find more ways to get informed and stay safe in Colorado</a>.

Backcountry Safety

We all had the same dream of starting a brewery that brewed the highest quality barrel aged and specialty beers we could imagine. At the same time we all dreamed of living in an area of Colorado that would allow us to sneak out of the brewhouse to catch a four-pound trout, hike a 14,000-foot peak, or slash through some of ColoradoÍs famous powder. In the winter of 2012 we made our dreams a reality and took the leap and started brewing in Poncha Springs, Colorado.

Elevation Beer Company

Salida is surrounded by wonders. Take the 1.5-hours drive down to the San Luis Valley and hit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen! Then be back in Poncha Springs by dinnertime.

Hit the Road

American and Mexican food, simply prepared and a great value.

Tony's Restaurant

Get some shopping done on Salida's Main Street and check out the lights on Christmas Mountain along the way.

Retail Therapy

It is said that St. Elmo's population rode the last train out of town and never came back.

St. Elmo Ghost Town

Burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, nachos, quesadillas and much more, with tasty extras like spice-ranch pickled onions, handmade salsa and more.

Mo Burrito

Come soak in Colorado's purest, geothermal, gravity-fed mineral spas. Historically noted for their medicinal and therapeutic value, the springs were used for centuries by the Ute Indians as a spiritual gathering place. Today, people have come from all over the world to soak in the curative waters. Located 5.5 miles west of Buena Vista.

Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa

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

House Rock Kitchen

Get a massage at Cottonwood before retiring for the night in one of their cozy lodge rooms.