3 Days
From arcade games to bowling to a ghost town, Salida is packed with delightful hints of the past.
Sustainability Activity
Agricultural Awareness
Support Guidestone Colorado, which serves youth, families and emerging farmers and ranchers through education opportunities.
Insider's Tip
Wildlife Watch
When traveling west on Highway 50 (from Cañon City), watch for bighorn sheep grazing around the Arkansas River. Deer are easily viewed throughout the town of Salida. And looking up to the sky, watch for osprey, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks.
Day 1
activity
Rocky Mountain Mini Golf
Eighteen-hole miniature golf with stunning mountain views in three directions.
lunch
Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub
A community center need only serve great pizza. We take pride in the freshness of our dough and veggies. Our dough was made today. It wasn't made in…
activity
Fun Street Family Arcade
Come play your favorite classic arcade games as well as pool, shuffleboard, air hockey and so much more.
dinner
High Side Bar & Grill
Atmosphere and good eats. Nothing more to say, except the view of the river will keep you coming back!
activity
Soulcraft Brewing
Soulcraft Brewing is a production craft brewery with onsite food container, beer garden and tasting room with 16 taps located in Salida, Colorado.
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lodging
Amigo Motor Lodge
A newly renovated boutique motel with 60-year-old bones. Modern furnishings meet minimalist design to create a space that is friendly, casual and above…
Day 2
breakfast
Brown Dog Coffee
There is a location in the northern end of the county and another in the southern end, with good reason. Brown Dog has excellent breakfast burritos…
activity
St. Elmo Ghost Town
It is said that St. Elmo's population rode the last train out of town and never came back.
lunch
High Side Bar & Grill
Atmosphere and good eats. Nothing more to say, except the view of the river will keep you coming back!
activity
Salida Walking Tours
Ghost Tours, Private Tours, History Tours, Brewery Tours, & Audio Tours. Looking for things to do in Salida? How about chasing ghosts? Or travveling…
dinner
Taco Del Gnar Salida
Passion will be tasted in every bite. The “tattoo shop” atmosphere, the hand-crafted margaritas, and muse-inspired daily creations guarantee good vibes…
activity
Salida Hot Springs
The Salida Hot Springs Pool is the largest indoor hot springs facility in the country. Our water is gathered from an underground springs eight miles…
lodging
Silver Ridge Lodge
Quiet, clean, local family-owned lodge. Convenience/hospitality.
Day 3
breakfast
Tony's Restaurant
American and Mexican food, simply prepared and a great value.
activity
ArkAnglers
Guided Fly-Fishing in Salida & Buena Vista. Beginners Welcome. Full-Service Fly Shops.
lunch
50 Burger Shakes & Beer
Our menu is created with the highest quality ingredients. Custom-blended brisket burgers, turkey burgers, grilled chicken, fresh fish, salads and sandwiches…
activity
Libations Tour
Spend time sipping and sampling at craft-beverage spots like Wood's High Mountain Distillery, Soulcraft Brewing, Elevation Beer Company, Vino Salida,…
dinner
Boathouse Cantina
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…
activity
SteamPlant Theater & Event Center
Steamplant performing arts venue in historic downtown Salida. The historic offers a riverside, multi-use facility with a ballroom, plaza, theatre,…
lodging
The Manhattan Hotel
The Manhattan Hotel offers the only boutique hotel on the banks of the beautiful Arkansas River. Located in the heart of downtown Salida, you are steps…