Golf - Collegiate Peaks Golf Course: 28775 Fairway Drive - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-8189 - Call for tee times and fees - 1 1/2 miles from Main Street stop light, go West to sign. Private course. Open to public. Stunning views.
Mountain Biking: Buena Vista and surrounds - Mountain biking, year-round in the 14ers region offers incredible scenery, some of the states highest, longest and emptiest trails. Some of the region's best rides are: The Colorado Trail, the states longest and most famous. The Salida Trail, an easy multi use urban trail starts downtown Salida, heads west and loops back to town. The Old Midland Grade Trail allows riders to ride the tracks of and old railroad from Trout Creek Pass down to Buena Vista, CO.
Buena Vista River Road Trail: This is an easy, beautiful ride along the Arkansas River. The Monarch Crest trail is one of the nation's best rides. The Rainbow Trail contains partions that become the famous Banana Belt Loop Race every year in September. - Many businesses offer bike rentals, transportation to trailheads, and tours.
Gold Rush Days: Po Box 2021 - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-6612 - Operates August 1 & 2, 1998 - Free entertainment, story tellers, Western shoot out, gold panning, arts & crafts, food booths, toilet seat races, and a bed race are just a sampling of the fun.
Rushing Mountain Streams Abound
Salida/Aspen Concerts: John Held Auditorium - Salida, CO 81212 - 719-539-4668 or 719-539-7486 - Open Saturday evening 8:00 PM July & August - Summer in Salida means great classical music, 22nd season of concerts with artists of the world-famous Aspen Music Festival.
Authentic Western Shott Outs: During Gold Rush Days local sharp shooters take their aim at the BAD GUYS. Square dance and country dance expeditions in mid-August.
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce: Once the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, built in 1879. Now used as the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce.
Buena Vista Emporium: 327 E. Main St. - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-4005 - 10-6 Mon. - Sat, 12-6 Sunday - Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Visit 35 dealers under 1 roof. Unique and exciting merchandise. Antiques, primitives, Western Art, and collectibles, stained glass, windows, and varied country decoratives. Jewelry.
Trembling Aspen: 321 West Main Street - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-4800 - Open Daily - Exceptional art by local and regional artists. Working studio and demonstrations on premises with Robert Gray Aspen Vessels. A must for the serious collector.
Old Court House Gallery & Museum: 506 East Main - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-8372 - May - Sept. Daily - Historic building used by the Chaffee County Council on the arts. Built in 1883, now has new heating system and elevator. Houses Buena Vista's Model Railroad Society Diorama as well as the art center. Gallery open 7 days a week with changing exhibits, artist's receptions and numerous musical events.
St. Elmo's General Store: 25865 CR 162 - Old St. Elmo, CO 81236 - 7 days a week, May 1 - Oct 1 - Located in one of Colorado's original ghost towns. The general store also sells antiques and collectibles. Worth the trip! 18 miles West of Northrop, CO.
The Halsey Block: An embassdor to China, John Smith Halsey, built the block in 1885. His son has a drugstore in one building. The old back bar from the soda fountain is still in view. Another building's occupants in the Lariet Bar, which has many old photos and artifacts from Buena Vista's Historic past. Now owned by Connie Cameron, a great-great granddaugther of one of the town's first families.
The Centennial Manor: West Main Street - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - Built in the late 1870's, the manor was purchased by Laura Fikany, a madam at the Pioneer House in Leadville. She added an outside staircase and turned the manor into "apartments" Damaged in a fire in 1976, now restored, the manor is rented again as "true" apartments.
Buena Vista Building Tour: The Episcopal Church - Buena Vista, CO 81211 - 719-395-8868 - Tours arranged by appointment - The Grace Episcopal Church, built in 1883, is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It was part of the Timberline Circuit and had a traveling priest, who served the church but lived in Leadville. A mission church for 112 years - it is now a parish church. Beautifully maintained and almost completely original - the crucifix from Columbus is over 300 years old.
The Town Hall: Originally housed the First National Bank of Buena Vista, and was one of only two banks which paid off all depositors after the crash of 1929. The bank's old vault is in the Town Hall's front room and now stores the town records.
Snowmobiling
General Information: Known as the 14ers Region because of the fifteen surrounding peaks over 14,000 feet. Stunning mountain scenery abounds along with all the accompanying recreational activity opportunities. Small towns, friendly folks, and rich Western History is down every highway, up every canyon and atop the highest mountain.
Indoor Pool: Only indoor pool in Buena Vista. Don't forget those swimsuits!
Summer in Chaffee County: Buena Vista Area - * Hot Springs - * Horseback Riding - * Four Wheeling - * Golfing - * Ghost Towns - * Hiking - * Rock Hunting - * Antiques - * Museums - * Concerts - * Art Shows - * Fishing
Autumn in Chaffee County: Buena Vista Area - * Fall Foliage Viewing - * Mountain Auto Touring - * Fishing - * Big Game Hunting - * Four Wheeling - * Gondola Rides
Winter in Chaffee County: Snowmobiling - Marshall Pass - off U.S. 285 Southwest of Poncha Springs, St. Elmo - the road network surrounding the town along with Tin Cup and Hancock passes, and Cottonwood Pass - West of Buena Vista on CR 306. - Mountain Biking - Fat tire riders find the Arkansas Hills East of Buena Vista and North of Salida open and challenging all winter. - Wildlife Watching - Elk, deer, Rocky Mountain bighorn, sheep, and mountain goats all move to feeding grounds in the valley as snow flies in the high country.
Monarch Ski Area: 996-7669/719-539-3573 - November - April - Elevation: Base, 10,790 feet; summit, 11,950 feet - Vertical Drop: 1,160 feet - Chair lifts: Four doubles - Uphill Capacity: 4,500 skiers per hour - Skiable terrain: 670 acres on the Continental Divide in the San Isabel National Forest - Trails: 54 - 22 advanced/expert; 17 intermediate; 15 beginner - Longest Run: 2 miles - Annual Snowfall: 350 plus inches, all natural - Snowcat Tours: Backcountry tours with professional guides - Day lodge facilities: Restaurant, lounge, rental shop; ski and snowboard schools; complete children's ski center and child care facility.
Cross Country Skiing: * Cottonwood Pass - west of Buena Vista toward the pass on CR 306, the trail offers designated parking at the trailhead. - * St. Elmo - follow CR 162 west off U.S. 285 at Nathrop to get to the roads and trails around the old town. - * Monarch Park - take U.S. 50 about two miles east of the ski/snowboard area to open meadows and trails through the trees - * Poncha Creek Area - go south on U.S. 285 from Poncha Springs to CR 200
Wilderness Aware: South side of Buena Vista -462-7238/719-395-2112 - Colorado's tourism company of the year! Offering personalized adventures with the extra touch of quality that earned us the title of "Colorado Tourism Company of the Year"! Paddle or oar powered self-bailing rafts on wildwater to family whitewater, two way radio equipped rafts and shuttle vehicles. Five rivers in Colorado from 1/2 to 10 days. Excellent guides make or break a trip - our guides know how to have fun using advanced paddling and safety skills. Multi-day trips travel downstream carrying all supplies and stays at secluded camps. GROUP RATES/KIDS DISCOUNTS.
Whitewater Voyageurs: P.O. Box 346 - 10240 U.S. Hwy 50 - Poncha Springs, CO 81242 -255-2585/719-539-7318 - rmii com/~boathaus - Our 21st year on the Arkansas "Safety First" Is The Rule. Come join us for a fun filled adventure on the Arkansas with rafting choices from a mild float trip, or a class III-IV moderate excursion in Browns Canyon, to a Class IV-V aggressive and challenging day through the "Royal Gorge". We offer 1/2 to 3 day adventures with either oar frame rigged rafts or paddle rafts. After an exciting day of rafting, you'll return to our permanent camp site just below Poncha Pass where a private hot shower awaits you. All camping equipment is furnished by us. For more information and a great time give us a call.
Buffalo Joe River Trips: P.O. Box 1526 - Buena Vista, CO 81211 -356-7984/719-395-8757 - "A day in the summer for the time of your life." Offering 1/2 day to multi-day trips in Browns Canyon, Royal Gorge, Numbers and Narrows on the Arkansas River. Custom trips gladly arranged. Full day trips include Bar-B-Q Steak Lunch, (Vegetarian Meals Available), also 3 day Dolores River Wilderness trips in May. Mountain Bike tours and rentals or "peddle/paddle" combinations are available. Group rates for 10 or more. Buena Vista and Canon City locations. Call for FREE brochure.
Monarch Scenic Tram: Monarch Pass - US 50 - 719-539-4789 - Open Daily - Incredible panoramic views, gift shop, snack bar, and nearby trails. Adult, junior, & senior rates.
Salida Hot Springs Pool and Aquatic Center: 410 US Hwy 50 - Salida, CO 81212 - 719-539-6738 - Summer Hours 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Winter Hours Tues - Thurs 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM - 3 pools, lap lanes, private hot baths, natural hot mineral water.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs: 15870 CR 162 - Nathrop, CO 81236 - 719-395-2447 - Sun - Thurs 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Fri & Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Clear, odorless, natural hot springs water. 85 degrees - 105 degrees in temperature. Beautiful mountain setting. (waterslide operates summer only) fine dining also available.
Antera Llamas: 111 CR 194 - Salida, CO 81201 - 405-765-5821 Before May (Call to Reserve) - 719-539-6405 After May (Call to Reserve) - Enjoy the mountains with pack llamas! - Instruction - Transport to Trailhead - Rentals and sales - Visitors welcome
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