Lauren & Riley
Things To Do
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
GET IN THE HOT SPRINGS! Pool access is included with lodging, including all day even before check-in and after check-out. Go to the front desk to "pre check-in" and they will provide wristbands. Bath House 9:00am - 9:00pm Infinity Pool Friday - Sunday 10:00AM – 5:00PM 400' Water Slide 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
BOOK A SPA APPOINTMENT 719-395-2447 EXT: 5 Lodging Guests Receive 10% Off Treatments Spa Treatments include access to the Spa & Club, all fitness classes and hot springs. To ensure you receive your preferred service and time, it is recommended that all appointments be booked in advance. Appointment cancellations require 24 hours in advance.
Mount Princeton
HIKE MT. PRINCETON Enter "Mount Princeton Trail" into your GPS, and it will take you directly to the trailhead. The trail is a 6.8 mile out and back trail located 5 minutes away from Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Mount Princeton is the 18th highest 14er* out of Colorado's 53 14ers. It is one of the Collegiate Peaks, and is 14,204 feet. This hike will take you a majority of the day. We recommend you start before sunrise, pack lots of snacks and water, and if you have never hiked a 14er please consider training in advance :) *For all the non-Coloradan's... "14er" is a mountain higher than 14,000 ft
The Town of Buena Vista
VISIT THE CUTE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA (Fun Fact: Buena Vista is properly pronounced “BEW-na Vista”. The town's name has been pronounced “BEW-na Vista” instead of the Spanish “BWAY-na Vista” ever since it was founded) 15 minute drive from Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Walk around the town, have a drink, grab some ice cream! Some of our favorite places: "Stedman's" for homemade fudge "Louie's Ice Cream Shop" "Surf Hotel" for lunch or dinner "Crave" for pizza Grab a beer at "Black Burro Bikes" "Deerhammer Distillery" "The Cellar on Railroad" - Tapas Bar and Wine
The Town of Salida
VISIT THE QUAINT TOWN OF SALIDA Salida, Colorado is known as the “Heart of the Rockies” and is the county seat of Chaffee County. The City anchors the Upper Arkansas River Valley in central Colorado. Although flanked by majestic 14,000-foot snow-capped peaks, at just over 7,000 feet in elevation, Salida enjoys a surprisingly mild climate that some refer to as the Banana Belt. 30 minute drive from Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Here are some ideas of things to do: -Walk along the Arkansas River (or kayak IN the river) - Amicas Pizza - Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub - The Fritz restaurant - Here's the Scoop (ice cream) Check out their website for more ideas: https://www.cityofsalida.com/things-to-do
Elevation Beer Company
25 minute drive from Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Enjoy some local/craft beer in a beautiful mountain setting.
White Water Rafting
Flowing through Buena Vista is the Arkansas River, Colorado's #1 rafted river. Surrounding the Arkansas River is Browns Canyon with its beautiful granite walls that tower over the river. Buena Vista is considered by many to be the capital of whitewater rafting in the United States. Here are some Raft Trip Outfitters near BV: - Browns Canyon Rafting (719) 275-2890 - American Adventure Expeditions (719) 395-2409 - The Adventure Company (800) 497-7238 - Performance Tours Rafting (719) 395-6097 - Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co. (719) 395-2158 - Wilderness Aware Rafting (719) 395-2112 - KODI Rafting (970) 668-1548 - River Runners Browns Canyon (719) 395-2466 - Buena Vista Whitewater Park (719) 395-6612 - AVA Rafting & Zipline (970) 423-7031 - Buena Vista Adventure Hub (719) 966-5052 ... to name a few. There are several more that you can find if you search "Buena Vista white water rafting" on Google.