{THINGS TO DO}

although the list is endless, and in no certain order, we've compiled a few of our fave "things to do" and will continue to add to our page:

 

•  hiking or mountain biking the trails along the Arkansas River.  we start on the trail by the South Main neighborhood park.  (there's also a skate park close by) for more info on  what to do, great biking trails, etc., visit this link:  Now This Is Colorado

• fishing the Arkansas River

• kayaking the Arkansas River

• exploring local museums in BV and the surrounding towns

•  bicycling the beautiful streets of BV

• soaking in the hot springs at Mt. Princeton!  (bring your bathing suit or buy one there...towels provided) In the summertime they have a fun family pool complete with a fun slide!

•  soaking in the hot springs at Cottonwood Springs in BV

•  visiting the charming ghost town of St. Elmo

• four -wheeling from St. Elmo (rental site HERE)

•  riding dirt bikes on the many public mountain trails

•  dog sledding on Monarch Mountain

• snow mobiling on Monarch Mountain

• snow mobiling on Cottonwood Pass

•  skiing on Monarch Mountain

•  taking day trips to the historical towns of Leadville, Twin Lakes, Aspen (in the summer), Salida, Breckenridge, Vail, Minturn, Canon City, Monarch, Nathrop, Gunnison, Crested Butte and St. Elmo  (some of these are alot further than others...please ask us approx travel times.  Also, some towns are harder to get to in the winter due to certain passes (hwy's thru the mountains) being closed at times)

•  visiting the Jumping Goat Dairy Farm in BV(see video below)

•  visiting the Deerhammer Distillery in BV

•  having a craft beer and delicious food at Eddyline Brewery in BV

•  having a great micro-brewed beer or vino with an Italian entree or wood fired pizza at Amica's in Salida

• catching a movie in Salida

• catching an old fashioned outdoor drive-in movie in BV, summertime only.

• visit the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce for more ideas and links, by clicking HERE