Things To Do
Hike near Buena Vista
Find some of the best hiking in the country just minutes from where you're staying. Buena Vista is home to some of the most incredible views including rivers, mountain lakes, snow fields, and the Collegiate Peaks, a line of mountains with multiple reaching over 14,000 feet into the sky.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs
A beautiful place to experience natural hot springs only a mile from the wedding venue, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs boasts multiple hot springs pools ranging from 70 to 120 degrees allowing you to find the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Rafting on the Arkansas River
Did you know the headwaters for the Arkansas River Caleb grew up next to are near the wedding venue? Raft through true white water rapids and Browns Canyon National Park for either a half or full day guided tour.
Buena Vista Brewery and Distillery Tour
Grab a glass of delicious beer at one of the amazing breweries in Buena Vista. Our favorites include Eddyline, Deerhammer Distillery, and Browns Canyon Brewing. Be careful though - the altitude can make one beer feel like a few more if you're not used to it.
Salida Golf Club
Watch your golf ball fly through the thin rocky mountain air at 7000 feet of elevation in Salida, Colorado. Just a 20 minute drive from the wedding venue, this golf course provides an affordable 18 hole experience with breathtaking mountain views.
Scout River Surf Wave
Surfing over a mile above the ocean? It happens here. Rent a board and check out the wave in downtown Buena Vista to get your watersports fix while away from home, and stop by one of the many amazing lunch spots after with a view of the river.
A Tour Through Breckenridge
Add an extra few minutes to your drive from the airport and experience the town of Breckenridge in all of its summer glory. Hike trails, visits breweries, shop, and find some of the best restaurants in the state before driving down one of the most scenic highways in the world. Be sure to check out some of our favorite spots like BreckFast, Horseshoe, and Blue River Bistro.
Cottonwood Pass
Would you rather let the car do the work? Skip the hike and drive up Cottonwood Pass for some of the most incredible views in the area. See the Gunnison and San Isabel national forests, the continental divide, and the freshly bloomed aspen trees that line this winding road.
Saint Elmo
Once a booming mining town in the late 1800s, Saint Elmo is now a US National Historic Place and one of Colorados most well-preserved ghost towns. Right down the road from Deer Valley Ranch, you don't have to go far to check on the ghouls.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
A bit of a haul, but you already came this far, right? This is one of the coolest places we've ever been. Sandboard down the dunes, rent UTVs and rip 'em up, or just admire the beauty. Our tip? Bring your swimsuit and stop at The Greenhouse in Alamosa on the way back.