With a name that translates to “beautiful view,” you’d expect Buena Vista to be a pretty place. But the natural grandeur here exceeds all expectations. Surrounded by the Arkansas River to one side and…
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Salida and Buena Vista Attract Big-Name Entertainment “Music is the universal language of mankind,” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Nashville is known for Country Music; New Orleans for blues and jazz…
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When hunting for a place to spend Easter week, discover the beautiful “now this is Colorado” towns of Salida and Buena Vista. Here you’ll experience old-fashioned, small-town Easter celebrations…
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Monarch Mountain’s Signature Event is a True Colorado Original This highly entertaining one-of-a-kind race falls into a category all its own, somewhere between a Boater and Skier Cross format. Snow…
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The Lariat Bar and Grill For consistently great live music year-round, “The Rope” always rocks. It’s located on Main Street in a circa 1885 building that was once BV’s first post office. More than a…
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Steamplant Theater Originally Salida’s first electric company in the 1800s, this historic building is now energized with entertainment. Compelling local, regional and national bands bring a wide…
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What’s the quintessential way to experience the heart of Colorado? Going camping, of course. Chaffee camping is the ultimate chance to get immersed in nature in one of the most beautiful areas in…
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Backcountry Day at Monarch Celebrates and Educates Get off the beaten path and into the wild at upcoming backcountry events in Chaffee County. Head to Monarch Mountain Ski Area on Jan. 13 for a…
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DRINK: Irish Coffee Part wake-me-up, part wind-me-down, an Irish Coffee is the perfect snowy day sipper. It’s made with four parts hot coffee, two parts Irish whiskey, a teaspoon of sugar and some…
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Extraordinary, unforgettable weekends need a location that’s up to the challenge. Done. Come celebrate the best of times in Salida and Buena Vista by experiencing a crazy abundance of adventures…
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