Soak and relax at Mt Princeton Hot Springs.
Salida is another cute mountain town about 30 minutes away from BV. This is a great place to grab lunch, check out the shops, and hang by the river to watch the rafters and kayakers.
St. Elmo, one of the most well preserved ghost towns in Colorado, was founded in 1880. Built around mining, the town hit its prime in 1890. With over 150 mine claims, a telegraph office, general store, five hotels, dance halls, a newspaper office and a school house, the population peaked at about 2,000 people. Located about 30 minutes outside of Buena Vista, this is a fun day time adventure!