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When to consider visiting

June–September

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Downtown/Main Street: Central restaurants, shops, brewery and easy access to river outfitters. Arkansas Riverfront: Close to rafting put-ins, scenic walks and river views. Collegiate Peaks area: Good launch point for day hikes into the high mountains.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Brown's Canyon Half Day

Brown's Canyon Half Day

Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip.  Exciting moderate level whitewater through Brown's Canyon National Monument.  Spectacular scenery and lots of thrills and memories…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →
Lost Canyon Zipline Tour

Lost Canyon Zipline Tour

The Lost Canyon Zipline Tour is a true Colorado eco-adventure. Not only will you experience heart-pounding, leg-shaking thrills as you soar across ancient canyons, but you’ll learn…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day

Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! The unique combination of lots of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, great mountain views of some of Col…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →
Salida Ghost Tour - Steve's Original Since 2018

Salida Ghost Tour - Steve's Original Since 2018

Steve's Original Salida Ghost Tour is the ghost tour locals recommend and visitors consistently rate among Colorado's best. Founded in 2018 by local historian and author Steve Ch…

Approx. 90 minutesView on Viator →
Rent an E-Bike and experience a fun, new way to explore Buena Vista, CO!

Rent an E-Bike and experience a fun, new way to explore Buena Vista, CO!

Fat tire E-Bikes(electric bicycles) are an awesome way to have fun exploring the Buena Vista, CO area. They level the playing field for all in your group and help to overcome the a…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →
Salida Outlaws, Whores & History Tour

Salida Outlaws, Whores & History Tour

Before Salida became one of Colorado's favorite mountain towns, it was a rough-and-tumble railroad community where outlaws, gamblers, prostitutes, saloon keepers, and lawmen shaped…

Approx. 90 minutesView on Viator →

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