Things To Do
Buena Vista Roastery Cafe
Favorite coffee shop in BV!
The Blend at Buena Vista
Best breakfast or lunch spot in BV, owned by our friends the Wingo's!
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.
The Arkansas River is a rafting hot spot, running right through Buena Vista... so if you're up for the adventure, we'd totally recommend going with Noah's Ark!
Hot Springs Stables
Horses + mountains is really the best combo in my opinion, so here's a good option for trail rides if you want to live out your Colorado cowboy/cowgirl dreams.
Saint Elmo
St. Elmo is an old mining "ghost town", about an hours drive into the mountains. I don't have much to say other than its sick... and worth the drive. If you go, make sure you also stop to feed the chipmunks.
Barbara Whipple Trailhead
Some easy to moderate hiking trails that are walking distance from main street BV, with great views of the collegiate peaks!
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is about a 30 minute drive from BV, up into the mountains. It's a beautiful drive and just a fun place to explore!
Mount Harvard Trail
If you're feeling up for a challenge, or you're just a little insane, try hiking one of the several 14-ers around BV! These are some of the tallest mountains in the U.S., reaching above 14,000 ft in elevation. Incredible strenuous, but totally worth it. And if you're going to commit, Mt. Harvard is the best one.