Chris and Denise’s Salida Favorites
Food Scene - our favorites
Amicas has terrific thin crust pizza and amazing salads. Our favorite is the Campabossa pizza and Di Casa salad.
You can dine there or call in your order for pick up.
70 habitants recommandent
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More
127 F StAmicas has terrific thin crust pizza and amazing salads. Our favorite is the Campabossa pizza and Di Casa salad.
You can dine there or call in your order for pick up.
Traditional pizza with fantastic topping combos. Our favorite is the T-Gun Pizza with a side of Moonlight’s homemade ranch dressing and a High Side IPA.
They have a great outdoor patio if you want to soak up some Salida sunshine.
69 habitants recommandent
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
242 F StTraditional pizza with fantastic topping combos. Our favorite is the T-Gun Pizza with a side of Moonlight’s homemade ranch dressing and a High Side IPA.
They have a great outdoor patio if you want to soak up some Salida sunshine.
American, Baha Mexican food, full bar and lots of TVs for watching a game. Grab a seat by the window and see what’s happening on the river. My favorites - draft beer, nachos, quinoa burger or boathouse relllenos.
58 habitants recommandent
Boathouse Cantina
228 N F StAmerican, Baha Mexican food, full bar and lots of TVs for watching a game. Grab a seat by the window and see what’s happening on the river. My favorites - draft beer, nachos, quinoa burger or boathouse relllenos.
American bistro with variety of food options and a full bar. Sit at the bar and chat with our favorite bartender, Diamond!
Also, Currents is generally open later than many downtown restaurants.
41 habitants recommandent
Currents Restaurant
122 N F StAmerican bistro with variety of food options and a full bar. Sit at the bar and chat with our favorite bartender, Diamond!
Also, Currents is generally open later than many downtown restaurants.
Open for lunch only - best sandwiches ever! Try the Flaming Goat sandwich and don’t forget to get a pecan pie bar to go.
52 habitants recommandent
Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett AveOpen for lunch only - best sandwiches ever! Try the Flaming Goat sandwich and don’t forget to get a pecan pie bar to go.
Name changed to Bunny & Clydes - Great coffee, healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch with gluten free options. We like to grab a to-go burrito on our way up to the slopes.
12 habitants recommandent
Gathering Grounds
203 W 1st StName changed to Bunny & Clydes - Great coffee, healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch with gluten free options. We like to grab a to-go burrito on our way up to the slopes.
Amazing baked goods made fresh daily. Bagels, cinnamon rolls and the wood fired bread are our favorites.
28 habitants recommandent
Little Red Hen Bakery
302 G StAmazing baked goods made fresh daily. Bagels, cinnamon rolls and the wood fired bread are our favorites.
Amazing brunch - daily 8-12pm. Open evenings from 4-10pm Thur - Sat for wine, cocktails, charcuterie, appetizers, and desserts.
31 habitants recommandent
The Biker & The Baker
129 W Sackett AveAmazing brunch - daily 8-12pm. Open evenings from 4-10pm Thur - Sat for wine, cocktails, charcuterie, appetizers, and desserts.
Consistent and always delicious! They change up the menu often. Definitely a favorite.
57 habitants recommandent
The Fritz
113 E Sackett AveConsistent and always delicious! They change up the menu often. Definitely a favorite.
Our favorite place for tacos or a cheesy plate of enchiladas, beans and rice.
6 habitants recommandent
Tacos El Tapatio
136 E 2nd StOur favorite place for tacos or a cheesy plate of enchiladas, beans and rice.
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st StGreat coffee drinks and great gift shop
If you are out on Highway 50 this is the place for food! Great burger and the very best soft serve ice cream!
~10538 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
Hunger Shack
10538 U.S. 50If you are out on Highway 50 this is the place for food! Great burger and the very best soft serve ice cream!
~10538 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
Fine dining in downtown Salida. Fresh house made pasta, seafood, extensive wine list and fun cocktails.
One of the only restaurants downtown that accepts reservations.
10 habitants recommandent
216 Ferraro's
216 F StFine dining in downtown Salida. Fresh house made pasta, seafood, extensive wine list and fun cocktails.
One of the only restaurants downtown that accepts reservations.
Pubs, Bars, & Nightlife - our favorites
Local favorite bar with outdoor beer garden and live music on occasion.
40 habitants recommandent
Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden
128 N F StLocal favorite bar with outdoor beer garden and live music on occasion.
Small batch craft cocktails -- often has live music.
39 habitants recommandent
Wood's High Mountain Distillery
144 W 1st StSmall batch craft cocktails -- often has live music.
SOULCRAFT BREWING Great place with outdoor patio with craft brewery - about 15 beers on tap. About a mile away from Edna’s Place. Live music most weekends - check their website for schedule. Great destination for an afternoon bike ride.
39 habitants recommandent
Soulcraft Brewing
248 W Rainbow BlvdSOULCRAFT BREWING Great place with outdoor patio with craft brewery - about 15 beers on tap. About a mile away from Edna’s Place. Live music most weekends - check their website for schedule. Great destination for an afternoon bike ride.
Just opened in Spring 2020. Great taproom located downtown. They often offer Thai food too.
21 habitants recommandent
Tres Litros Beer Company
118 N E StJust opened in Spring 2020. Great taproom located downtown. They often offer Thai food too.
We love to go for wine tastings (or share a bottle), enjoy a charcuterie plate and enjoy the music. They generally have live music on Fri and Sat from 5-7pm.
13 habitants recommandent
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
10495 Co Rd 120We love to go for wine tastings (or share a bottle), enjoy a charcuterie plate and enjoy the music. They generally have live music on Fri and Sat from 5-7pm.
Activities
Bikes! For sale, rental, full service, repair and gear. If you need some info on trail conditions for Salida go visit these guys - they are just around the corner from Edna’s Place.
15 habitants recommandent
Sub-Culture Cyclery
129 G StBikes! For sale, rental, full service, repair and gear. If you need some info on trail conditions for Salida go visit these guys - they are just around the corner from Edna’s Place.
Full service fly shop just a few doors down from Edna’s Place - rentals, fishing trips and equipment. Sarah and Colin can get you set up for whatever you need!
The Next Eddy
129 W 1st StFull service fly shop just a few doors down from Edna’s Place - rentals, fishing trips and equipment. Sarah and Colin can get you set up for whatever you need!
Hot springs at the base of Mt Princeton. If you are traveling without children, be sure to ask about the adult only area.
260 habitants recommandent
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Hot springs at the base of Mt Princeton. If you are traveling without children, be sure to ask about the adult only area.
A beautiful park right next to the Arkansas River. It has a nice playground and small climbing wall for children, picnic benches, amphitheatre with occasional live music and a beautiful path along the river.
16 habitants recommandent
Parc Riverside
A beautiful park right next to the Arkansas River. It has a nice playground and small climbing wall for children, picnic benches, amphitheatre with occasional live music and a beautiful path along the river.
Hosts over 500 events each year. It includes a theatre venue, outdoor sculpture garden, and art galleries.
For upcoming events, check out their website.
https://salidasteamplant.com/salida-jazz-festival/
26 habitants recommandent
Salida Steam Plant Theater
220 W Sackett AveHosts over 500 events each year. It includes a theatre venue, outdoor sculpture garden, and art galleries.
For upcoming events, check out their website.
https://salidasteamplant.com/salida-jazz-festival/
Interesting gallery with unique art and culture. Exhibits change every month or so. Well worth a visit!
Museum of Authenticity
124 East 2nd StreetInteresting gallery with unique art and culture. Exhibits change every month or so. Well worth a visit!
Fun, fun, fun. Lots of zipline options and an aerial obstacle course.
10 habitants recommandent
Captain Zipline
520 Co Rd 45Fun, fun, fun. Lots of zipline options and an aerial obstacle course.
Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway is the oldest working tramway in Colorado. Over 12,000 feet in elevation, you see unmatched panoramic views - Continental Divide and possible Pikes Peak on a clear day. Call or check website for season opening and hours.
22 habitants recommandent
Monarch Crest
24500 US-50Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway is the oldest working tramway in Colorado. Over 12,000 feet in elevation, you see unmatched panoramic views - Continental Divide and possible Pikes Peak on a clear day. Call or check website for season opening and hours.
Salida History Walking Tours - Ghost Tours, Private Tours, History Tours,Brewery Tours, Group Tours, & Self-guided Audio Tours. Give them a call or check out website for more details. Very fun!
102 habitants recommandent
Salida
Salida History Walking Tours - Ghost Tours, Private Tours, History Tours,Brewery Tours, Group Tours, & Self-guided Audio Tours. Give them a call or check out website for more details. Very fun!
All natural hot springs nearby in Buena Vista, CO. Smaller, more rustic and less expensive than Mt Princeton hot springs.
95 habitants recommandent
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306All natural hot springs nearby in Buena Vista, CO. Smaller, more rustic and less expensive than Mt Princeton hot springs.
Shopping
One of my favorite downtown boutiques - eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts.
18 habitants recommandent
Yolo Clothing
100 F StOne of my favorite downtown boutiques - eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts.
Opal Boutique
128 F StAnother favorite boutique - contemporary, fun fashion.
Ruby Blues
102 N F StFun vintage store
Salida is so lucky to have this small town bookstore - I love recommending it to friends. They have a great selection and I always find something interesting!
The Book Haven
109 N F StSalida is so lucky to have this small town bookstore - I love recommending it to friends. They have a great selection and I always find something interesting!
I love this place! I can’t walk by the window without going inside. Local art and jewelry as well as new and vintage Native American sterling silver, paintings, sculpture and art of all kinds.
Eye Candy Art and Treasure
118 N F StI love this place! I can’t walk by the window without going inside. Local art and jewelry as well as new and vintage Native American sterling silver, paintings, sculpture and art of all kinds.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Salida Ski Bus
Convenient ride to and from Monarch mountain Fri and Sat throughout the ski season.
For 2022 bus departs at 8:15am or 12:15pm and returns at either 11:30am or 4:00pm.
Full details here: https://www.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-salida-recreation/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=y7MPX5k&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
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Visitor Info from Salida Chamber
The Salida Chamber of Commerce has additional info for visitors - Activities, Dining, Shopping, Arts & Music, Festivals, Hiking & Camping.
https://salidachamber.org/salida-visitors/