Things To Do

Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting

Noah’s Ark has been providing exciting outdoor adventures for families and groups for 40 summers. One of Colorado’s largest and most seasoned whitewater rafting and adventure companies.

BV Jeeps & ATVs

Jeep & Side by Side rentals in Buena Vista.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

These natural geothermal hot spring pools are open to the public every day of the year. The hot springs offer a unique and rejuvenating experience that is hard to find anywhere else.

Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

A public 9 hole golf course located in Buena Vista.

UpRiver Fly Fishing

Premier, full-service fly shop offering world-class guided fly fishing trips on the Arkansas River & high mountain lakes near Buena Vista.

Comanche Drive-In Theatre

Comanche is one of the 305 drive-ins left in the United States. Surrounded by high mountain peaks and resting at an elevation of 8,000 feet, the Comanche Drive-In is the highest-elevation drive-in theatre in the United States.

Hot Springs Stables

Journey back in time and experience the wilderness by horseback riding in the Colorado mountains.

Leadville Train Ride

Experience the Rockies and enjoy panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley, San Isabel National Forest, and peaks Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive. Hear tales of Leadville’s history, and enjoy cozy lounge cars.

Deerhammer Distillery & Tasting Room Tour

Day Trips From Buena Vista

Salida - 30 minutes (hot springs, fishing, rafting, biking, etc) St. Elmo Ghost Town - 30 minutes Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco Keystone - 1.25 hours Vail, Beaver Creek - 1.5 hours Aspen - 1.5 hours via Independence Pass (one of our favorite scenic drives) Crested Butte - 1.75 hours via Cottonwood Pass (another of our favorite scenic drives) Great Sand Dunes National Park - 1.75 hours Red Rocks Amphitheater - 2 hours Colorado Springs - 2 hours (Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Air Force Academy) Rocky Mountain National Park - 2.5 hours Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 2.5 hours