Wes + Kayli
Things To Do
Mount Princeton Hot Springs
The hot springs waters at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort are 100% natural and odorless. The hot springs waters bubble out of the ground at 120 degrees at the source. You may purchase a day pass and soak for the day enjoying these unique Colorado hot springs.
Cottonwood pass peak
12,000+ feet up on the Continental divide, this pass will make you feel as if you were on top of the world. It is one of the best scenic drives near Buena Vista. If you’re looking to step out and explore on foot, this pass leads you to numerous hiking trails like Denny Creek Trail, Ptarmigan Lake and the Colorado Trail.
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
If the outdoors aren't your thing, spend the day at one of our local wineries.
Downtown Salida
Salida is a beautiful little mountain town just 30 minutes from Buena Vista. The historic downtown sits right along the Arkansas River and turns into a Colorado beach town during the summer. You'll find shops, art galleries (Salida is known for its art scene), breweries, distilleries, wineries, our favorite bakery (Little Red Hen), and beautiful scenery along the river. We've called Salida home since early 2020 and have fallen in love with it. We hope you love it too!
Hiking
Whatever you're looking for - easy trails that start right in town or a strenuous climb up one of the many nearby "fourteeners" - Buena Vista has it!
Mountain Biking
Buena Vista and nearby Salida are well known for their mountain biking culture. One of our favorite bike rental shops, Black Burro Bikes, is steps from the hotel, and you can hop on the trails straight from the shop.
Collegiate Peaks Golf Course
Collegiate Peaks Golf Course is a nine hole public golf course in Buena Vista. The course offers breathtakingly beautiful views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
This National Park is a 2hr drive from Buena Vista, but it is a site worth seeing. It is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America. In the summer months, a creek forms and runs through the dunes.