Buena Vista, Colorado - Area Attractions, Lodging & Resources
For those looking for additional Colorado lodging or recreational options to add to your Noah's Ark adventure vacation, please browse through our helpful Colorado travel links below. Make sure you take a look at our special Colorado vacation packages that combine rafting with one of the many other fun activities listed below. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
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BUENA VISTA, CO - AREA LODGING AND ATTRACTIONS
Colorado adventure vacation and group trips for Families, Groups, and Ministries
LOCAL COLORADO LODGES and RESORTS
Deer Valley Guest Ranch16825 CR 162
Nathrop, CO 81236
800-284-1708 or 719-395-2353
Colorado Dude Ranch - Deer Valley Ranch
Horn Creek
6758 County Road 130
Westcliffe, CO 81252
719-783-2205
http://www.horncreek.org
Silver Cliff Ranch
16565 CR 162
Nathrop, CO 81236
888-471-8522 or 719-395-6228
Capacity: 250 people
www.silvercliffranch.com
Young Life Trail West
18800 Trail West Dr
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2477
www.trailwest.younglife.org
Spring Canyon Resort
26000 County Road 344
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2328
http://www.springcanyon.org
Lost Valley Ranch
29555 Goose Creek Road
Sedalia, CO 80135-9000
(303) 647-2311
Colorado Dude Ranch - Lost Valley Ranch
Happy Trails Vacation Rentals
6387 Ashcroft Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 687-0270
Happy Trails Vacation Rentals
Jane’s Lodges
PO BOX 8675
Breckenridge, CO
800-343-3088
10 private, mountain vacation rental homes; with the best locations!
www.JanesLodges.com
Monarch Mountain Lodge
22720 West US Hwy 50
Monarch, CO
800-332-3668
*Group rates starting at $49
http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com
Glen Eyrie Christian Camps and Conferences
3820 N. 30th St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
800-944-4536
http://www.gleneyrie.org/
Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je: Camp & Retreat Center
571 County Road 43
Bailey CO, 80421
(303) 838-5668
info@idrahaje.org
http://idrahaje.org/
Eagle Lake Camps
3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
800-873-2453 or 719-472-1260
www.eaglelake.org
American Safari Ranch
1484 South Park County Road #7
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
Affordable full service Dude Ranch Retreat, Cabins, RV Park, and Lodge Rooms.
719-836-2700 / stansranch@yahoo.com
http://www.americansafariranch.com/
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RENTAL CABINS
Vista Court Cabins1004 West Main Street
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-6557
800-241-0670
http://www.vistacourtcabins.com
Thunderlodge
207 Brookdale Ave.
PO Box 504
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
800-330-9194 or 719-395-2245
Price range: $45 - $125
http://www.thunderlodge.com
Spruce Ridge Guest Cabins
4141 County Road 210
Salida, Colorado 81201
888-686-8735
http://www.spruceridgeguestcabin.com
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - Check out our Raft & Soak Package!
(Outdoor Pool Facility)
15870 CR 162
Nathrop, Colorado 81236
719-395-2447
888-395-7749
http://www.mtprinceton.com
Mount Elbert Lodge
P.O.Box 40
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
(719) 486-0594 or (800) 381-4433
http://mount-elbert.com
Colorado Mountain Vacations
800-539-0133
45 vacation homes and cabins throughout Chaffee County
5% discount for Noah's Ark participants.
http://coloradomountainvacations.net/
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COLORADO BED AND BREAKFASTS
Room at the RiverP. O. Box 1133
30670 CR 371
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8599
Price range: $135-$155
www.roomattheriver.com
Century House Bed and Breakfast
40l E. First Street
Salida, Colorado, 8l20l
800-922-0460
Price Range: $100 to $150
http://www.centuryhousecottages.com
Buffalo Peaks Bed & Breakfast
28928 Fairway Drive
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-3313
Price Range: $85-$155. Discount offered for Noah's rafters.
www.buffalopeaks.com
Las Manos Bed and Breakfast
Buena Vista, Colorado, 8l211
719-395-4567
Price Range: $115 to $165
http://www.lasmanosbandb.com
Sawatch Vistas Bed and Breakfast
27627 Rancho Sawatch
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
866-395-9199
719-395-9199
Price Range: $105-$160
http://www.sawatchbedandbreakfast.com
La Roca de Tiza Bed & Breakfast
16420 County Road 289A
Nathrop, CO 81236
719-395-8034
Price Range: $120-150. On the banks of Chalk Creek!
http://www.larocabandb.com/index.php
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COLORADO CAMPGROUNDS and RV PARKS
Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park11430 County Road 197
Nathrop, Colorado 81236
888-395-8830
Price range: $19.00 - $30.00
http://www.chalkcreek-campground.com
Arrowhead Point Resort
33975 US Hwy 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
800-888-7320
Price Range: $8(tent camping) - $31(RV)
http://www.arrowheadpointresort.com
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LOCAL COLORADO MOTELS
Best Western Vista Inn733 U.S. Highway 24 North
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8009
Price range: $107.10 - 129.00
(Discount applies for 5 rooms or more)
http://book.bestwestern.com
Super 8 Motel
530 U.S. Highway 24 South
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8888
Price range: $88.88 - $188.88
http://www.bvsuper8.com
Lakeside Motel
112 Lake
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-2994
Price Range: $87 and
http://www.lakesidebv.com/
The Simple Lodge and Hostel
224 East First Street
Salida, Colorado 81201
719-650-7381
http://simplelodge.com
A Riverside Inn
249 Highway 285, PO Box 1387
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
719-836-0600
www.RiversideFairplay.com
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CAMPING INFORMATION
Colorado State Parks:Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
(719) 539-7289
Salida, Colorado
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/arkansasheadwaters
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Buena Vista, Colorado: (719) 395-6612Salida, Colorado: (719) 539-2068
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OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
JEEP TOURS
High Country Jeep Tours - Check out our On-River & Off-Road Package!
410 US Hwy 24 SouthBuena Vista, CO 81211
1-866-45-TOURS
http://www.highcountryjeeptours.com
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SCENIC TRAIN RIDES
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad - Check out our Scenic Train Ride / Raft Trip Package!326 East 7th Street
PO Box 916
Leadville, CO 80461
1-866-386-3936
http://www.leadville-train.com/
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Trailhead707 Hwy 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: (719) 395-8001
Half day price: $16
Full day price: $27
-- Just rentals, not bike tours.--
http://www.trailheadco.com/
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HOT SPRINGS POOLS
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs - Check out our special deals and Raft & Soak Package!(Outdoor Pool Facility)
15870 CR 162
Nathrop, Colorado 81236719-395-2447
888-395-7749
$15.00-$18.00 for adults (13 and older)
$7.00-$10.00 for children
Discount passes available for Noah's Ark guests!
http://www.mtprinceton.com
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HORSEBACK RIDING
Mount Princeton Riding Stables - Check out our Rafting / Horseback Ride Trip Package!Phone: (719) 395-3630
toll free: 1-866-877-3630
2-Hour Ride: $45
Half Day: $65
3/4 Day Waterfall Ride (includes lunch): $100
Full Day: $150 (includes lunch)
http://www.coloradotrailrides.com/
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LLAMA TRIPS
Spruce Ridge Llamas - Check out our Rafting / Llama Trek Trip Package!4141 CR 210
Salida, Colorado 81201
1-888-MTN-TREK (686-8735)
http://www.spruceridgellamas.com/
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GHOST TOWN
St. ElmoContact Buena Vista Chamber of
Commerce for information
719-395-6612
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OTHER COLORADO TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS
High Point Travel and Ski Tours800-683-3335
http://www.highpointtravel.com
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