- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Salida, Colorado, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Scenic Drives, Off Road & ATV and Ziplines.
- From Monarch Scenic Tram to Spiral Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salida and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buena Vista, Nathrop and Canon City.
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23.2 Miles
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.
23.3 Miles
Visitors can explore an authentic dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains at Elk Mountain Ranch. The ranch hosts daily activities like horseback trail rides, fishing, hiking trips, and white-water rafting.
23.9 Miles
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.
24.1 Miles
At the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Outlook, travelers have the chance to view the Colorado Aquamarine state gemstone and the Arkansas River. The path also features a high number of ghost towns and historic structures.
25.3 Miles
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.
25.7 Miles
Cottonwood Lake is a fishing destination, offering 24 campsites and providing access to the lake. Those who are interested in picnicking, hiking, or kayaking may enjoy what this site has to offer.
29.5 Miles
At Four Mile Recreation Area, visitors can explore 100,000 acres of nature filled with interlacing trails and rolling hills. These trails accommodate a variety of outdoor activities; including ATV driving, hiking, horseback riding, and more.
36.2 Miles
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204 votes
44641 US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Whitewater professional guides have been offered at the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center since 1972. Trips are held along the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge and more adventurous rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
36.3 Miles
99%
157 votes
44650 US Highway 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212
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Clear Creek Rafting Company - Day Tours offers a variety of whitewater rafting tours of the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. The company tailors trips to all skill and experience levels, and trips include a free photo cd.
36.6 Miles
Standard horseback riding trips are arranged through Fort Royal Stables in the summer with the stables being closed to the public in the winter with only private appointments allowed. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred.