Jonathan and Melissa's Guidebook
Food scene
Great locals spot that offers up locally brewed beers on tap and above average pub fare.
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Eddyline Brewery
102 Linderman AveGreat locals spot that offers up locally brewed beers on tap and above average pub fare.
Great pastas, bread, and burger. Try the frozen yogurt for an after dinner treat!
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Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main StGreat pastas, bread, and burger. Try the frozen yogurt for an after dinner treat!
Great place to kick up your heels and savor small town distilling at its finest.
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Deerhammer Distillery
321 E Main StGreat place to kick up your heels and savor small town distilling at its finest.
An awesome selection of the best ice cream in BV! Grab your cup or cone and relax in outdoor area while the kids play in a kid friendly play area.
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Louie's Ice Cream Shop
414 E Main StAn awesome selection of the best ice cream in BV! Grab your cup or cone and relax in outdoor area while the kids play in a kid friendly play area.
Grab a steak and cheese, or the locals favorite, the green chile philly!
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Biggies
234 US-24Grab a steak and cheese, or the locals favorite, the green chile philly!
This is a great spot to grab a bagel, burrito, or smoothie before heading on your next adventure! Try the Canyon smoothie!
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the Blend at Buena Vista
301 E Main StThis is a great spot to grab a bagel, burrito, or smoothie before heading on your next adventure! Try the Canyon smoothie!
Carry out sushi and pad Thai at 8000 feet. It’s some of the best you’ll have anywhere.
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The Asian Palate
328 E Main StCarry out sushi and pad Thai at 8000 feet. It’s some of the best you’ll have anywhere.
Good coffee, great breakfast, served by the friendliest people in town. There’s nothing fancy about this place, which is why the locals like it.
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Jan's Restaurant
304 US Hwy 24 NGood coffee, great breakfast, served by the friendliest people in town. There’s nothing fancy about this place, which is why the locals like it.
Great, upscale restaurant serving food with fresh ingredients in a fun atmosphere!
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Crave
300 East Main StreetGreat, upscale restaurant serving food with fresh ingredients in a fun atmosphere!
Great food in a big city atmosphere! Most weekends have live music. Check their website for a schedule of bands!
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The Lariat
206 E Main StGreat food in a big city atmosphere! Most weekends have live music. Check their website for a schedule of bands!
Great coffee shop with lots to choose from! Homemade chai, gelato, and gluten free pastries. Grab a drink and treat before your stroll along the river!
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The Midland Stop
801-1B Front LoopGreat coffee shop with lots to choose from! Homemade chai, gelato, and gluten free pastries. Grab a drink and treat before your stroll along the river!
Shopping
Grab your outdoor essentials before hitting the trail or pick up a souvenir or two! The trailhead tees are super soft and a great gift for family and friends! They share a space with Simple Eatery, so grab some lunch after you shop.
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The Trailhead
402 E Main StGrab your outdoor essentials before hitting the trail or pick up a souvenir or two! The trailhead tees are super soft and a great gift for family and friends! They share a space with Simple Eatery, so grab some lunch after you shop.
This is a unique little shop that offers everything from souvenirs to high end fashion accessories. Give the friendly pup that guards the door a scratch before you leave!
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The Village
414 E Main StThis is a unique little shop that offers everything from souvenirs to high end fashion accessories. Give the friendly pup that guards the door a scratch before you leave!
Handmade clothing and other specialties set Sundance apart from any other shop in BV.
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Sundance and Friends
1111 Riverpark RoadHandmade clothing and other specialties set Sundance apart from any other shop in BV.
They sell outdoor gear and boating supplies, and the people who sell them are some of the best in town. Expect great service from CKS.
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CKS Main Street - Rentals, Kayak, Stand up Paddleboard, and lifestyle boutique
426 E Main StThey sell outdoor gear and boating supplies, and the people who sell them are some of the best in town. Expect great service from CKS.
They offer up a healthy selection of flies, advice, and guide trips for hitting the water. ArkAnglers is an institution in this valley and there’s good reason for it. Stop by.
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ArkAnglers
517 US-24They offer up a healthy selection of flies, advice, and guide trips for hitting the water. ArkAnglers is an institution in this valley and there’s good reason for it. Stop by.
Outdoor Activities
Colorado's newest National Monument, Brown's Canyon offers river access for rafting, fishing, swimming, or hiking.
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Brown's Canyon
Colorado's newest National Monument, Brown's Canyon offers river access for rafting, fishing, swimming, or hiking.
Trail rides ranging from 1 hour to full day, wagon rides, lessons, wedding carriages, this stable has it all. Spots fill up fast, so make sure to book your ride ahead of time.
Hot Springs Stables
14582 Co Rd 162Trail rides ranging from 1 hour to full day, wagon rides, lessons, wedding carriages, this stable has it all. Spots fill up fast, so make sure to book your ride ahead of time.
One of the best rafting companies in the Valley. You'll have a great and safe experience with them, period. Make sure to grab a drink and some food at the Riverside Grill after your trip! They have the best drinks and atmosphere around!
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River Runners Browns Canyon
24070 Co Rd 301One of the best rafting companies in the Valley. You'll have a great and safe experience with them, period. Make sure to grab a drink and some food at the Riverside Grill after your trip! They have the best drinks and atmosphere around!
Fun ropes course for everyone! Make sure to call ahead to reserve your spot!
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Browns Canyon Adventure Park
23910 US Hwy 285Fun ropes course for everyone! Make sure to call ahead to reserve your spot!
About 45 minutes from Buena Vista, Ski Cooper is a family friendly mountain with moderate terrain and great, all natural snow (no man made)!
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Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29About 45 minutes from Buena Vista, Ski Cooper is a family friendly mountain with moderate terrain and great, all natural snow (no man made)!
Monarch mountain is about 45 minutes from Buena Vista, and is the local’s favorite. All natural, no man made snow, with moderate to difficult terrain! Monarch is a great family friendly mountain!
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Monarch Mountain
123 N F StMonarch mountain is about 45 minutes from Buena Vista, and is the local’s favorite. All natural, no man made snow, with moderate to difficult terrain! Monarch is a great family friendly mountain!
World class terrain only about an hour and 15 minutes from Buena Vista, Copper Mountain is legendary. Lift prices are steep, but you’ll have a great day no matter what!
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Copper Mountain
World class terrain only about an hour and 15 minutes from Buena Vista, Copper Mountain is legendary. Lift prices are steep, but you’ll have a great day no matter what!
The Whipple trail system is located at the river park on the East end of town. Hikes range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and short to medium in length. Offers great views of downtown BV and the Arkansas river valley!
Barbara Whipple Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
The Whipple trail system is located at the river park on the East end of town. Hikes range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and short to medium in length. Offers great views of downtown BV and the Arkansas river valley!
The Continental Divide Trail is great for good long hikes with a little bit of elevation gain and great views! You can access it in several different places, including along county road 306 just outside town.
Continental Divide Trail, Colorado, USA
The Continental Divide Trail is great for good long hikes with a little bit of elevation gain and great views! You can access it in several different places, including along county road 306 just outside town.
Fitness
BV's best fitness center. Daily and weekly passes available, with or without the indoor climbing gym option. Equipment rentals available.
Peak Fitness
620 Antero CirBV's best fitness center. Daily and weekly passes available, with or without the indoor climbing gym option. Equipment rentals available.
Soaking
Upscale, expensive hot springs. Great facilities, we love soaking in the pools by the creek! Call ahead to check on availability in the summer months!
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
410 W Rainbow BlvdSightseeing
St. Elmo is a semi-restored 1800s ghost town. The general store has souvenirs, treats, and food for the chipmunks that live across the street. A local favorite, you can stroll down the old sidewalks and look in windows of the old houses that line the streets.
St. Elmo, co
St. Elmo is a semi-restored 1800s ghost town. The general store has souvenirs, treats, and food for the chipmunks that live across the street. A local favorite, you can stroll down the old sidewalks and look in windows of the old houses that line the streets.
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Speed Limits
Be mindful of your speed while you explore our town. Main Street is 15 mph from the light all the way to the river park. Keep an extra close eye out for pedestrians crossing, as well.
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Rafting
All of the rafting companies in BV are good. There are strict safety standards in place that every company has to abide by. However, there are some locally trusted companies that are local standards, and we highly recommend you use them. Noah's Ark, River Runners, Kodi Rafting, Performance Tours, Wilderness Aware, and American Adventure Expeditions.