While you can find all the necessities at the lodge, beautiful hiking, great food + drink, and good old mountain town shopping await just 15 (Buena Vista) to 25 (Salida) minutes away.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO 81236, (719) 395-2447
Eddyline Brewery
102 Linderman Avenue, Buena Vista, CO 81211, (719) 966-6018
One of our favorites!
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 County Road 306, Buena Vista, CO 81211, (719) 395-6434
Arkansas River Tours
19487 W. US Hwy 50, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, 719-942-4362
Boathouse Cantina
228 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 539-5428
Great food, great drinks, and an amazing view of the Arkansas river while you eat.
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 West 1st Street, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 207-4600
Great local coffee shop full of Allie's favorite things: Plants, books, and donuts on Saturdays!