Jonathan and Melissa's Guidebook

Vista Point Services
Vista Point Services
Jonathan and Melissa's Guidebook

Food scene

Great locals spot that offers up locally brewed beers on tap and above average pub fare.
43 habitants recommandent
Eddyline Brewery
102 Linderman Ave
43 habitants recommandent
Great 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!
82 habitants recommandent
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main St
82 habitants recommandent
Great 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.
60 habitants recommandent
Deerhammer Distillery
321 E Main St
60 habitants recommandent
Great 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.
37 habitants recommandent
Louie's Ice Cream Shop
414 E Main St
37 habitants recommandent
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.
Grab a steak and cheese, or the locals favorite, the green chile philly!
16 habitants recommandent
Biggies
234 US-24
16 habitants recommandent
Grab 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!
26 habitants recommandent
the Blend at Buena Vista
301 E Main St
26 habitants recommandent
This 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.
47 habitants recommandent
The Asian Palate
328 E Main St
47 habitants recommandent
Carry 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.
13 habitants recommandent
Jan's Restaurant
304 US Hwy 24 N
13 habitants recommandent
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.
Great, upscale restaurant serving food with fresh ingredients in a fun atmosphere!
24 habitants recommandent
Crave
300 East Main Street
24 habitants recommandent
Great, 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!
63 habitants recommandent
The Lariat
206 E Main St
63 habitants recommandent
Great 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!
33 habitants recommandent
The Midland Stop
801-1B Front Loop
33 habitants recommandent
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!

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.
39 habitants recommandent
The Trailhead
402 E Main St
39 habitants recommandent
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.
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!
17 habitants recommandent
The Village
414 E Main St
17 habitants recommandent
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!
Handmade clothing and other specialties set Sundance apart from any other shop in BV.
14 habitants recommandent
Sundance and Friends
1111 Riverpark Road
14 habitants recommandent
Handmade 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.
33 habitants recommandent
CKS Main Street - Rentals, Kayak, Stand up Paddleboard, and lifestyle boutique
426 E Main St
33 habitants recommandent
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.
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.
9 habitants recommandent
ArkAnglers
517 US-24
9 habitants recommandent
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.

Outdoor Activities

Colorado's newest National Monument, Brown's Canyon offers river access for rafting, fishing, swimming, or hiking.
9 habitants recommandent
Brown's Canyon
9 habitants recommandent
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 162
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.
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!
30 habitants recommandent
River Runners Browns Canyon
24070 Co Rd 301
30 habitants recommandent
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!
Fun ropes course for everyone! Make sure to call ahead to reserve your spot!
9 habitants recommandent
Browns Canyon Adventure Park
23910 US Hwy 285
9 habitants recommandent
Fun 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)!
73 habitants recommandent
Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29
73 habitants recommandent
About 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!
145 habitants recommandent
Monarch Mountain
123 N F St
145 habitants recommandent
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!
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!
330 habitants recommandent
Copper Mountain
330 habitants recommandent
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, États-Unis
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, États-Unis
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 Cir
BV'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 162
260 habitants recommandent
95 habitants recommandent
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306
95 habitants recommandent
21 habitants recommandent
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
410 W Rainbow Blvd
21 habitants recommandent

Sightseeing

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.

Conseils sur la ville

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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.