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Latest Salida hotel reviews
Pro
Sense of community, good for kids, lots of outdoor recreation
Con
Not an easy place to get to without a long drive.
In a nutshell
A nice place to visit
Royal Gorge Bridge- the best way to see it
goingsolo Says: The Royal Bridge is, in my opinion, one of the most overpriced tourist traps in Colorado. I wrote about it on my Canon City page. Granted, it is an impressive sight, and the longest, highest bridge west of the Mississippi and south of the Continental Divide, or some other...
goingsolo Says: White water rafting is definitely a thrill. I'd done it once before in Denali, Alaska, and then decided to forego a second trip in Colorado some years ago. This time, the group was assembled and there was no turning back.We did a full day raft trip on a section of the...
lucythedog Says: Take HWY US 285 South up the gorgeous Poncha Pass and take in the amazing view of the San Luis Valley, The Sangre De Cristo Mountains and the magic of Colorado
peakexpo Says: This year is the 60th Anniversary of FIBArk, the oldest and best river festival in the country. June 12 - 15. You don't have to be a rafter or kayaker to enjoy FIBArk although it's fun to watch them race and compete in freestyle events. There's free live music and dancing to...
painterdave Says: Just north of Salida there are places where you can have some fun gold panning. The area is anywhere near the Twin Lakes region.There was a lot of dredging back in the gold mining days, and this is the area for panning. Just pull off the highway and get to work. Look on the...
caloraw Says: From June 24-26, Salida opens it's galleries to the masses. Over 40 galleries in downtown Salida. Great art in a friendly environment. Nationally known artists are ready to talk and describe their art and their inspiration. Each gallery also offers Free food and drink....
The Eatery: great Breakfast Burritos
seven077 Says: local hang out, interesting decor, breakfast Mexican style, burritos, best green chili in town
Andrew77 Says: This is a very local place with a friendly atmoshere. Perpetually understaffed, prepare to wait. Drinks depend on bartender, but are surprisingly small for the price, which rival front range prices (and often even pricier). Small and intimate but a beer garden outside in the...
BENSON'S: THE RIBS AND BURGERS ARE GREAT
bobcreely Says: THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEE'S ARE FANTISTIC! ALWAYS A FRIENDLY CROWD. THE COURTYARD IS NICE TO EASE BACK IN THE SUMMER/SPRING AND ENJOY THE FRESH AIR. BURGER AND RIB'S
Bensen's: Relaxing summer beergarden
Erin09340 Says: I've generally found Bensen's a better place for the beer then the food. In the summer, they have a beer garden set up outside, which is a very comfortable place to relax. They have a great beer selection and a full bar. They do serve food. They make homemade shrimp...
Amica's: Excellent Beer and Pizza
Erin09340 Says: Amica's is both a micro-brewery and pizzeria. They excel at both. My husband loves their IPA and I favor the wheat beer. All the pizzas they serve have been delicious. They also have calzones and salads. The salads are huge and could easily be shared.
Dakota's Bistro: Great food in a small town
goingsolo Says: Historic downtown Salida is located off hwy 291 away from the main drag of hwy 50. You don't even need to blink in order to miss it. You really have to know that its there. Highway 50 is known as the Loneliest Road in America for a reason. Dakota's is a small local place...
Victoria Tavern: 100% genuine bar
Andrew77 Says: This is possibly one of my favorite bars in Colorado. Excellent bands most weekends, laidback but rambunctious crowd and sometimes even has a free hotdog buffet when the Broncos are playin. Can't agree with the earlier comment about Bongo Billy's though. They're just down...
Victoria Tavern: The only nightlife in Salida
Faustinah Says: This is usually the only place in Salida that has live music, unless you want to pay a million dollars to see hippies at Bongo Billy's. Victoria Tavern has a great history. I believe it was built around 1900 and it used to be a meat market or something like that. Most of the...
peakexpo Says: If your traveling between Salida and Buena Vista Colorado beware.US Highway 285 between Johnson Village (at the junction of US 24 and US 285 just south of buena vista) and Poncha Springs (the junction of US 285 and US 50) is one big speed trap.More cops per mile than just...
basstbn Says: Saint Elmo should probably be listed under a Buena Vista, Colorado, page as it is closer to that town than Salida. We visited Saint Elmo as a side trip from Salida, however.There are 24 original buildings, including a store, saloon, courthouse and jail, and private homes....
Still Another View from Monarch Pass
basstbn Says: You can see a long ways from here!
basstbn Says: I enjoyed the opportunity to play a couple of relaxing rounds of golf at the municipal course, and my entire family enjoyed horse riding in the mountains while in the area. The daughters swam in the thermally heated city pool, as well.There are other activities in the area...
basstbn Says: Lots of mountain scenery - everywhere. The cool, clear July mornings when you needed a fire in the pot-bellied stove to burn off the chill.
Mountain Stream and Wildflowers
basstbn Says: I enjoyed the mountain scenery located all around the Salida area. From the front of our cabin we could see Shavano Peak and the Angel of Shavano. The rocky stream in this picture was just feet from the back door of our cabin, and the wildflowers were in full bloom.
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Salida, CO - Rocky Mountain High! Home Sweet Home! Not for long, I hope. These are some 14ers in the Arkansas Valley.
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Located on the Arkansas River between the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges of the Rocky Mountains is Salida, Colorado. This town provides plenty of activities and provisions for vacationers, but without......
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Rocky Mountain High! Home Sweet Home! Not for long, I hope. These are some 14ers in the Arkansas Valley.
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Fresh Air, Outdoor Activities, Beer, Pizza
Salida is a town about 2 hours from Colorado Springs. We often drive out there just to relax and enjoy the scenery. It's located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Monarch Ski area is just down the...
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Salida.....from Cowboy country to Cosmopolitan?
Salida Colorado is a gorgeous little town on the Arkansas River. It is surrounded by "14ers"(14000 ft mtns.) Year'round fun with world class skiiing in the winter..world class rafting in spring and......
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The Salida, Colorado area is the crossroads for the three interstate highways: U.S. 24, 50 and 285. Driving distance from Denver is approximately 130 miles, 100 miles from Colorado Springs and 60...
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