Now, this is Colorado!

The Upper Arkansas River Valley is located right in the center of Colorado. Moving north to south along the river, the towns of Leadville, Buena Vista, Salida and Canon City make up the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. This region has everything that makes Colorado what it is. High mountains, clear fast rivers, crisp lakes, tall pines, yellow groves of aspens, alpine desert, junipers, yucca, mule deer, big horn sheep, eagles and hawks make up the natural surroundings. While the rich mining history, working cattle ranches, historic downtowns, ample recreational opportunities and friendly people make up the character of the valley.

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Buena Vista, Colorado Visitor Information

Salida, Colorado Visitor Information

The best part about this region of Colorado is that it is affordable. We still have everything that will make your vacation a success but without the price tag. Unlike the high dollar ski towns and touristy cities of Colorado, this valley has kept its prices low to allow others to take part in this amazing western lifestyle. Why spend $3,000 on the family vacation when you can still eat in nice restaurants, go rafting, stay in a vacation home and even buy some local art to take home for $1500 instead. That’s right, our prices are typically 20-50% lower than most other tourist destinations in Colorado. We make sure you get your money’s worth!

Located only two hours from Denver and Colorado Springs, the Heart of the Rockies is easily accessible for out-of-state visitors and Colorado locals alike. People come from all over the world to enjoy this amazing valley. It would take you a lifetime to do all the fun things……that is why a lot of us stay.

Spring/Summer -rafting -fishing -mountain biking -sight seeing -camping -hiking -fishing -hot springs -rock hounding -kayaking -atv’s and four wheeling -golf -horseback riding

Fall/Winter -skiing at Monarch -snowmobiling -hunting -biking -snowshoeing -hot springs Fun Things TO DO -mine tours -historical districts -art galleries -shopping -hot springs -fine dining -museums -singing cowboy ranch -RELAX

Mileage from Salida to Out of State Communities Albuquerque, NM 289 miles Dallas, TX 768 miles Kansas City, MO 713 miles Laramie, WY 278 miles Las Vegas, NV 875 miles Omaha, NE 685 miles Santa Fe, NM 227 miles St. Louis, MO 960 miles Yellowstone National Park 639 miles

Mileage from Salida to Colorado Communities Alamosa 82 miles Breckenridge 81 miles Buena Vista 25 miles Canon City 56 miles Colorado Springs 102 miles Denver 144 miles Durango 202 miles Grand Junction 195 miles Gunnison 65 miles Leadville 60 miles Mesa Verde National Park 260 miles Monarch Ski Area 21 miles Pueblo 95 miles

For more info about the Area please visit:

Salida Chamber of Commerce
Buena Vista Chamber of Commmerce
Chaffee County Visitors Bureau