Megan & Patrick
Things To Do
BV Food / Drinks / Coffee
Food Eddyline Brewery: two locations in town - great food, beer, and vibes Wesley & Rose: Surf Hotel lobby bar and restaurant, great food and drinks Crave BV: Nicer pizza / Italian spot on main street Buena Viking: Norweigan bar fare, including burgers and tots, with a rooftop House Rock Kitchen: hearty bowls/sandwiches and a fun patio The Olive: food truck serving Greek gyros, salads, and bowls Drinks Terrace on Main: Rooftop bar with great views and drinks The Lariat: Live music bar with darts and pool table Main Street Tavern: new bar with cocktails and a pool table Deerhammer: Casual distillery, known for their whiskey Coyote Mezcaleria: New tequila, mezcal, and beer bar near the Surf Hotel / riverfront Coffee / Breakfast The Blend: Coffee shop with breakfast burritos and smoothies Roastery: Classic coffee shop with a patio Midland Stop: Italian espresso & gelato near the Surf Hotel / riverfront Brown Dog Coffee: Coffee shop with breakfast/lunch sandwiches just outside of town
Sight Seeing / Scenic Drives
Twin Lakes Recreation Area Clear Creek Reservoir Cottonwood Pass / Taylor Park Reservoir (where we got engaged!) Independence Pass (connects to Aspen, CO) Monarch Pass
Hiking
Bridge to Bridge Trail (you can hike this right from the Surf Hotel!) Brown's Creek Trail Harvard Lakes Trail There are plenty more trails in the area worth checking out! We like to use AllTrails apps to scope out and navigate hikes in Colorado.
Fly Fishing
The Arkansas River flows right through Buena Vista, and is a gold medal trout stream. You can even fish right off the Surf Hotel! Some of our favorite fly shops are ArkAnglers, UpRiver, and The Next Eddy (Salida) - all of which offer guided wading and float trips.
Other Places to Visit
If you have time, or get the opportunity to extend your trip in Colorado, here are some of our favorite places within 2 hours of BV: Salida (30 min): Just downstream the Arkansas River with breweries, restaurants, and more Leadville (45 min): Colorado's highest elevation town with a classic mining town vibe Aspen (1 hr, 30 min): Iconic ski town with upscale shopping, dining, and views Vail (1 hr, 30 min): Ski town with a cool and trendy euro-style village Crested Butte (1 hr, 45 min): Classic ski town with laid back vibes and fun restaurants/bars