Things To Do
Monarch Mountain
Our local independent ski area. Monarch is a great place for any level of skier, and the mountain is very family friendly. Ski passes are affordable for all ages.
S Mountain trails
Hiking and mountain biking trails accessed directly from downtown Salida.
Sub-Culture Cyclery
Rent mountain bikes or E-bikes to ride the trails on S-mountain, brewery hop, or to explore Salida.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Located 1.5 hours south of Salida. Tallest Sand Dunes in North America that back-up to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You can sand board, hike the dunes, have a picnic, and hike the sub-alpine forest.
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
A peaceful relaxing hot spring with incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
A resort hot spring with a restaurant and lodging on-site. Creekside hot spring pools. Drinks are available for purchase. A great hot spring for families.
Eye Candy Art and Treasure
Our friends Art gallery and Jewelry store in downtown Salida. She has many vintage jewelry pieces, local jewelry artists and sells art made by local artists.
Tres Litros Beer Company
Great place to see live music on Friday or Saturday.
Elevation Beer Company
One of our favorite breweries!
Boathouse Cantina
Located on the Arkansas River. Good place to get food, drinks, and enjoy views of the river.