- The list below includes 46 free or cheap things to do in or near Buena Vista, Colorado, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Farms & Ranches, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Buena Vista River Park to Cottonwood Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Buena Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salida, Nathrop and Canon City.
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Whitewater rafting through Colorado is the primary service of Browns Canyon Rafting. Both the Arkansas River and the Clear Creek River are accessible for rafting through the company with both waterways providing their own type of excitement.
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113 North Railroad Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
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Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting organizes a variety of rafting trips making use of inflatable kayaks, paddle and oar boats on the Arkansas River. The trips weave through the surrounding vistas such as Browns Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon offering scenic views.
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321 East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
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The Deerhammer Distilling Company handcrafts its own single malt whiskeys and other fine spirits. The company's products include Downtime Single Malt Whiskey, Whitewater Whiskey, Bullwheel Gin, and Buena Vista Brandy.
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The family owned Jumpin' Good Goat Dairy produces a variety of delicious and award-winning goat cheese. The farm works to create sustainable farming and ethical treatment of the goats at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountain's Collegiate Peaks.
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Trail rides in the San Isabel National Forest and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness area are offered by the Harvard City Riding Stables. They also offer fishing trips that are accessible by horseback and pack trips.
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Performance Tours Inc offers rafting through Brown's Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon on the Arkansas River. The company provides photos of the excursions and has full day or half day trips.
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Located in the Old Chaffee County Courthouse, the Buena Vista Heritage Museum showcases the history of this Colorado town. The museum is home to several exhibits including artifacts on mining and agriculture, historic fashions, a schoolroom area and model railroad.
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BAT Rafting - Day Tours is a Canoe & Kayak Tour Agency that provides whitewater rafting and guided fishing trips on the Colorado River and Arkansas River. Bat Rafting has a knowledgeable staff that features trips for the entire family.
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Antero Mountain Ranch offers horseback riding experiences against the backdrop of the Buena Vista mountains. The company also offers hay rides and wagon rides. Visitors can eat lunch or dinner at the ranch.
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111 Mill Street, Buena Vista, CO 80211
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Visitors can experience white water rafting at BAT Rafting - Breckenridge Adventure Tours. The guide is knowledgeable about rafting and provides opportunities for visitors to take photos while on the raft.