Salida Highlights
Food scene
A favorite of all the locals! Very kid friendly and has great microbrews as well.
70 habitants recommandent
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More
127 F StA favorite of all the locals! Very kid friendly and has great microbrews as well.
Great steaks, wine and outdoor seating with a casual atmosphere; one of our regular go-to's.
41 habitants recommandent
Currents Restaurant
122 N F StGreat steaks, wine and outdoor seating with a casual atmosphere; one of our regular go-to's.
The best milkshakes and a full bar to go with the delicious burgers! Expect a wait, but it is worth it.
16 habitants recommandent
50 Burger Shakes & Beer
445 East Rainbow BoulevardThe best milkshakes and a full bar to go with the delicious burgers! Expect a wait, but it is worth it.
Delicious artisan breads, bagels and pastries including wood oven fired loaves. Gluten free options available. Fun outdoor seating with a view of S Mountain.
28 habitants recommandent
Little Red Hen Bakery
302 G StDelicious artisan breads, bagels and pastries including wood oven fired loaves. Gluten free options available. Fun outdoor seating with a view of S Mountain.
Fun and vibrant Mexican restaurant with great food and service in downtown Salida. We always enjoy our family outings here!
12 habitants recommandent
Las Camelinas
128 W 1st StFun and vibrant Mexican restaurant with great food and service in downtown Salida. We always enjoy our family outings here!
Moving soon to a new location on G and Sackett. The BEST sandwiches (and over 60 of them to choose from!) and extremely delicious baked goods and fresh bread. A can't-miss for lunch. Call ahead, place your sandwich order and then pick it up and take it to Riverside Park for a picnic!
52 habitants recommandent
Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett AveMoving soon to a new location on G and Sackett. The BEST sandwiches (and over 60 of them to choose from!) and extremely delicious baked goods and fresh bread. A can't-miss for lunch. Call ahead, place your sandwich order and then pick it up and take it to Riverside Park for a picnic!
Gourmet desserts, charcuterie, wine, comfy furniture and fabulous wallpaper - what more needs to be said?? This place is a special treat. Owned and managed by the same amazing couple that brought us Sweetie's Sandwich Shop.
31 habitants recommandent
The Biker & The Baker
129 W Sackett AveGourmet desserts, charcuterie, wine, comfy furniture and fabulous wallpaper - what more needs to be said?? This place is a special treat. Owned and managed by the same amazing couple that brought us Sweetie's Sandwich Shop.
Salida's independent, local version of Chipotle - burritos and tacos to go or to eat in. Their Carnitas is made with citrus and is SO good. The space has some games for families and kids as well as a bar and a large patio.
12 habitants recommandent
Mo Burrito
311 H StSalida's independent, local version of Chipotle - burritos and tacos to go or to eat in. Their Carnitas is made with citrus and is SO good. The space has some games for families and kids as well as a bar and a large patio.
Great food and drinks on a patio by the river. Have a delicious cocktail or a beer and watch the kayakers! Great restaurant to take the kids to, as well.
19 habitants recommandent
High Side! Bar & Grill
300 W Sackett AveGreat food and drinks on a patio by the river. Have a delicious cocktail or a beer and watch the kayakers! Great restaurant to take the kids to, as well.
Sightseeing
About a 30 minute drive from Salida, hot springs with phenomenal views and lots of family friendly options (zero depth pool, slide, and the creekside pools). Beautiful drive.
260 habitants recommandent
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162About a 30 minute drive from Salida, hot springs with phenomenal views and lots of family friendly options (zero depth pool, slide, and the creekside pools). Beautiful drive.
Great trail close to town for hiking and mountain biking, not technical but has great views and is fun for the whole family. Easiest access is on CR 108 or CR 110 - drive west on either road until you cross the trail. Parking lot at trailhead.
Little Rainbow Trail
Little Rainbow TrailGreat trail close to town for hiking and mountain biking, not technical but has great views and is fun for the whole family. Easiest access is on CR 108 or CR 110 - drive west on either road until you cross the trail. Parking lot at trailhead.
Great family setting with loads of games for all ages and tons of prizes for the kids. Scotty, the owner, is wonderful!
7 habitants recommandent
Fun Street Family Arcade
243 F StGreat family setting with loads of games for all ages and tons of prizes for the kids. Scotty, the owner, is wonderful!
Paved bike trail through town and out into some beautiful open meadows. Great for a short bike ride or walking the dog. Passes by the Loyal Duke Dog Park and the downtown skate park and ends at the river downtown.
Monarch Spur Trail
Monarch Spur TrailPaved bike trail through town and out into some beautiful open meadows. Great for a short bike ride or walking the dog. Passes by the Loyal Duke Dog Park and the downtown skate park and ends at the river downtown.
A restored historic homestead on Hwy 50 between Salida and Poncha Springs. Offers guided tours and weekend programs for kids and families with a focus on local history and our agricultural heritage. Meet Delbert the Donkey and enjoy the gorgeous views and historic buildings!
Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center
8913 US-50A restored historic homestead on Hwy 50 between Salida and Poncha Springs. Offers guided tours and weekend programs for kids and families with a focus on local history and our agricultural heritage. Meet Delbert the Donkey and enjoy the gorgeous views and historic buildings!
A lesser known destination! For anyone who enjoys playing disc golf, this is about 7 minutes from Salida.
Disc golf course
5334 County Road 115A lesser known destination! For anyone who enjoys playing disc golf, this is about 7 minutes from Salida.
Beautiful mountain lake and campground about 20 minutes from Salida. There is a lovely day use area just inside the entrance. Great place to go paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing or take a picnic. There is a small trail around the lake. Dogs must be leashed.
O'Haver Lake
Beautiful mountain lake and campground about 20 minutes from Salida. There is a lovely day use area just inside the entrance. Great place to go paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing or take a picnic. There is a small trail around the lake. Dogs must be leashed.
Beautiful section of the Colorado Trail, easy to get to from Salida. Short rough road to the trailhead, 4WD recommended.
Fooses Creek
Beautiful section of the Colorado Trail, easy to get to from Salida. Short rough road to the trailhead, 4WD recommended.
A challenging 14er hike close to Salida. Drive time to the trailhead is around 40 minutes on CR 250 (Blanks Cabin TH). 4WD needed. Plan a full day for the hike and bring lots of water and layers. Can be combined with Mt. Tabeguache for a double header. It is recommended to be off the summit by noon in order to avoid summer lightning storms.
Mount Shavano
A challenging 14er hike close to Salida. Drive time to the trailhead is around 40 minutes on CR 250 (Blanks Cabin TH). 4WD needed. Plan a full day for the hike and bring lots of water and layers. Can be combined with Mt. Tabeguache for a double header. It is recommended to be off the summit by noon in order to avoid summer lightning storms.
Great bike shop with mountain bike rentals and plenty of advice on trails, trail conditions and more.
18 habitants recommandent
Absolute Bikes
330 W Sackett AveGreat bike shop with mountain bike rentals and plenty of advice on trails, trail conditions and more.
Historic ghost town with access to National Forest roads and trails. Beautiful drive. Stop at the Villa Grove Trading Post for pie!
Bonanza
Historic ghost town with access to National Forest roads and trails. Beautiful drive. Stop at the Villa Grove Trading Post for pie!
Top of Monarch Pass - there's a gift shop, aerial tramway, and access to the legendary Monarch Crest mountain bike route (also great for hiking). 20 minutes from Salida to the top of the pass on Hwy 50.
22 habitants recommandent
Monarch Crest
24500 US-50Top of Monarch Pass - there's a gift shop, aerial tramway, and access to the legendary Monarch Crest mountain bike route (also great for hiking). 20 minutes from Salida to the top of the pass on Hwy 50.
Great, small hot springs destination that is smaller, quieter and less resort-like than Mount Princeton Hot Springs. About 20 minutes from Salida (South on Hwy 285 over Poncha Pass and left on Hwy 17 after Villa Grove).
74 habitants recommandent
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EEGreat, small hot springs destination that is smaller, quieter and less resort-like than Mount Princeton Hot Springs. About 20 minutes from Salida (South on Hwy 285 over Poncha Pass and left on Hwy 17 after Villa Grove).
Family friendly hot springs pool and campground near the Great Sand Dunes. Huge kids pool, hot tubs, diving boards, picnic areas and a poolside cafe. There is an adults-only "Greenhouse" underground that is a must see if you don't have kids with you.
83 habitants recommandent
Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park
1991 Co Rd 63Family friendly hot springs pool and campground near the Great Sand Dunes. Huge kids pool, hot tubs, diving boards, picnic areas and a poolside cafe. There is an adults-only "Greenhouse" underground that is a must see if you don't have kids with you.
Anderson Motor Co
345 W Rainbow BlvdRent a Jeep here and get onto the many trails around Central Colorado!
For the fishermen in the group - gear, guides and tips for fishing the Gold Metal Waters of the Arkansas River.
ArkAnglers & Arkansas River Fly Shop
7500 US-50For the fishermen in the group - gear, guides and tips for fishing the Gold Metal Waters of the Arkansas River.
City/town information
Funky small town in the San Luis Valley with a hippie/earthy vibe. Great hiking trails, a couple of tasty restaurants and a great little food co-op (Elephant Market). Stop at Joyful Journey Hot Springs on the way back to make a day of it!
21 habitants recommandent
Crestone
Funky small town in the San Luis Valley with a hippie/earthy vibe. Great hiking trails, a couple of tasty restaurants and a great little food co-op (Elephant Market). Stop at Joyful Journey Hot Springs on the way back to make a day of it!
Beautiful lakes, 14ers and hiking trails. Access to Independence Pass in the summer. History buffs should hike along the south shore on the Colorado Trail to the old Interlaken Resort.
29 habitants recommandent
Twin Lakes
Beautiful lakes, 14ers and hiking trails. Access to Independence Pass in the summer. History buffs should hike along the south shore on the Colorado Trail to the old Interlaken Resort.
Quaint mountain town with summer festivals, huge views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and historic architecture. A beautiful 1 hour drive (each way) through Bighorn Canyon and the Wet Mountain Valley.
26 habitants recommandent
Westcliffe
Quaint mountain town with summer festivals, huge views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and historic architecture. A beautiful 1 hour drive (each way) through Bighorn Canyon and the Wet Mountain Valley.
Favorite shops
This is the sweetest little shop with some amazing honeys and honey products. A wonderful, off-the-beaten-path place to stop for locally made gifts to bring to your family and friends back home.
The Beekeeper's Honey Boutique
209 W 3rd StThis is the sweetest little shop with some amazing honeys and honey products. A wonderful, off-the-beaten-path place to stop for locally made gifts to bring to your family and friends back home.
Eclectic assortment of gifts, housewares and outdoor gear. Awesome coffee and ice cream. Has an indoor work space and WiFi as well.
22 habitants recommandent
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st StEclectic assortment of gifts, housewares and outdoor gear. Awesome coffee and ice cream. Has an indoor work space and WiFi as well.
A super cute shop with creatively designed shirts, hoodies, stickers, patches, cards and more. My favorite place to grab some Salida souvenirs!
Drift & Amble
117 N F StA super cute shop with creatively designed shirts, hoodies, stickers, patches, cards and more. My favorite place to grab some Salida souvenirs!
A wonderful small-town bookstore. Stop in and check out some local authors, the children's section, or the selection of hiking, running and climbing books. There is always a fascinating array of new recommendations from the owners to browse through.
The Book Haven
109 N F StA wonderful small-town bookstore. Stop in and check out some local authors, the children's section, or the selection of hiking, running and climbing books. There is always a fascinating array of new recommendations from the owners to browse through.
Great independent gear shop. They have loads of trail maps as well as hiking and camping snacks and food in addition to a great clothing selection, and you can rent alpine touring skis here as well (AT/Tele). I never come out of this shop empty-handed.
10 habitants recommandent
Salida Mountain Sports
110 F StGreat independent gear shop. They have loads of trail maps as well as hiking and camping snacks and food in addition to a great clothing selection, and you can rent alpine touring skis here as well (AT/Tele). I never come out of this shop empty-handed.
Wonderful kitchen store with some fun local art for sale as well. Great place to stop in for gift ideas, a bar of chocolate or a Salida mug.
The Mixing Bowl
148 F StWonderful kitchen store with some fun local art for sale as well. Great place to stop in for gift ideas, a bar of chocolate or a Salida mug.
This is a Do Not Miss for families with children! The best toy store I've ever seen, they have an amazingly thoughtful selection of toys, games and more, but the staff is the real treasure here. They know every kid in town by name and will keep a wish list for them as their birthday comes around, so anyone can go in to buy a gift for a friend's child and they will tell you what to get for them and if someone else has already bought it. I always have an absolute blast chatting and laughing with the staff, and they offer an incredible gift wrapping service as well!
Kaleidoscope Toys
116 F StThis is a Do Not Miss for families with children! The best toy store I've ever seen, they have an amazingly thoughtful selection of toys, games and more, but the staff is the real treasure here. They know every kid in town by name and will keep a wish list for them as their birthday comes around, so anyone can go in to buy a gift for a friend's child and they will tell you what to get for them and if someone else has already bought it. I always have an absolute blast chatting and laughing with the staff, and they offer an incredible gift wrapping service as well!
A special shout-out to just one of the many wonderful art galleries and studios in Salida. Mark, the owner, is an extremely gifted potter and has some beautiful pieces along with many small and affordable gift options. There are several other artists represented as well. For families and groups, they also have paint-your-own pottery that you can do in the studio in the back of the store.
6 habitants recommandent
The Maverick Potter LLC.
119 F StA special shout-out to just one of the many wonderful art galleries and studios in Salida. Mark, the owner, is an extremely gifted potter and has some beautiful pieces along with many small and affordable gift options. There are several other artists represented as well. For families and groups, they also have paint-your-own pottery that you can do in the studio in the back of the store.