Free & Cheap Things to Do in Buena Vista, CO

  • 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.
  • 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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29.5 Miles
93% 45 votes
Horseback Riding PO Box 650, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
Halfmoon Packing & Outfitting offers horseback, stagecoach and wagon rides as well as hunting, fishing and special wildlife photography trips through the alpine areas surrounding Leadville.
29.5 Miles
91% 188 votes
Lake Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Located at the base of Mount Elbert, Twin Lakes is one of Colorado's largest glacial lakes. Visitors can enjoy fishing as well as biking on a number of trails which surround the lake.
29.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
A route on Mt. Elbert, Black Cloud Trail is an alternate, less traveled trail that begins at nearly 9700 feet and ends at approximately 14,000 feet above sea level. It offers steep hiking and views of the area.
29.5 Miles
90% 31 votes
Off Road & ATV Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Suitable almost exclusively for 4x4 vehicles only, the Mosquito Pass is a long, rough off-road path through a portion of the Colorado Rockies. Snow fields are often present well into the month of July.
29.5 Miles
100% 43 votes
Bike Paths Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Mineral Belt Trail is one of Colorado's highest paved roads for those who wish to walk, jog, or bike. The path takes you through wildflower meadows, aspen groves, open vista sage parks, and conifer forests.
29.6 Miles
95% 42 votes
History Museums 912 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
At the Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, visitors can learn about history of Leadville's mining history. The location also offers special programs, offers overnight student trips, and participates in day events.
30.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 1717 North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley featuring a collection of pinball machines, Strikes-N-Spares Bowling Center offers 12 lanes of bowling with a pro shop. The center also has a bar and grill, video games and a pool table.
30.1 Miles
99% 92 votes
Mountains Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Mount Elbert, the highest peak in the Rockies mountain range, offers a challenging upward hike from its base and once at the top, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of the surroundings which include Leadville, Mt. Massive, Twin Lakes and more.
33.7 Miles
85% 80 votes
Dog Sleds 21767 U.S. 24, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
Alpine Adventures Inc specialize in dogsled tours and offer visitors the opportunity to drive the sled themselves and have a hand-on experience with the dogs themselves with their kennel tours.
35.0 Miles
96% 278 votes
Ziplines 6492 Highway 91, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
Top of the Rockies Ziplines is a local company which offers adventure zipline tours of the Rocky Mountains with their five different ziplines. They also offer combo tour packages which include snow zipping and snowmobile tours.
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