- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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1717 North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461
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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
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
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
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.