GUIDEBOOK: THINGS TO DO AROUND THE AREA
Food scene
This is perhaps one of the best sandwich shops we've ever been to. It's absolutely phenomenal. Limited hours but make a stop on the way in or out or during a day if you can!
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Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett AveThis is perhaps one of the best sandwich shops we've ever been to. It's absolutely phenomenal. Limited hours but make a stop on the way in or out or during a day if you can!
Great breakfast or brunch spot on the 2nd floor above Sweetie's
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The Biker & The Baker
129 W Sackett AveGreat breakfast or brunch spot on the 2nd floor above Sweetie's
Pizza Rio
228 North F StreetGreat place for a quick dinner over the river
Great if you have a group with different preferences -- expansive menu
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Boathouse Cantina
228 N F StGreat if you have a group with different preferences -- expansive menu
High Side! Bar & Grill
300 W Sackett AveBig open air restaurant that's open late
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
242 F StGreat pizza in a relaxed local spot
Sightseeing and Quick Hikes
Things that can be done in a few hours or less from the property
Nearby national monument with beautiful nature areas.
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Browns Canyon National Monument
Nearby national monument with beautiful nature areas.
Probably my #1 day trip recommendation. Quick, cheap, and amazing views
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Monarch Crest
24500 US-50Probably my #1 day trip recommendation. Quick, cheap, and amazing views
Saint Elmo
If you like ghost towns, definitely worth a stop!
Hot Springs
Nice hot springs resort. Not as natural feeling, definitely feels like a resort!
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Nice hot springs resort. Not as natural feeling, definitely feels like a resort!
Less nice, more natural hot springs location down the road
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Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EELess nice, more natural hot springs location down the road
By far the most natural/best hot spring nearby in our opinion. Note, clothing is optional.
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Valley View Hot Springs
64393 County Road GGBy far the most natural/best hot spring nearby in our opinion. Note, clothing is optional.
Breweries and Distilleries
Wood's High Mountain Distillery
144 W 1st StAwesome distillery for whiskey and other things
Tres Litros Beer Company
118 N E StAwesome brewery in the center of downtown Salida
Adventure
Activities for the more adventurous
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StAwesome mountain <30 mins away!
Awesome to rent jeeps for a day. Many people take the trail to the top of Mt. Princeton!
Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals
345 W Rainbow BlvdAwesome to rent jeeps for a day. Many people take the trail to the top of Mt. Princeton!
Fun rafting along one of the most rafted sections of river in the country
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Independent Whitewater
10830 Co Rd 165Fun rafting along one of the most rafted sections of river in the country
Day Trips
Amazing spot which is actually really not far from Salida! Go explore the highest dunes in North America and nearby Zapata Falls
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Stóru Sandkassanna þjóðgarður og varðveislu svæði
Amazing spot which is actually really not far from Salida! Go explore the highest dunes in North America and nearby Zapata Falls
An awesome nearby mountain town. Oh-be-joyful trail is an amazing hike. Great main street. Truly special
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Crested Butte
An awesome nearby mountain town. Oh-be-joyful trail is an amazing hike. Great main street. Truly special
A bit further but another beautiful national park
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison þjóðgarðurinn
A bit further but another beautiful national park
Great if you want to check out the train or suspension bridge. Less cool town than Salida!
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Cañon City
Great if you want to check out the train or suspension bridge. Less cool town than Salida!
Lake City
Perhaps one of the most underrated small towns in CO