- TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Buena Vista, Colorado, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salida, Nathrop and Canon City.
- From Cottonwood Lake to Harvard City Riding Stables, the Buena Vista area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Farms & Ranches, Other Adventures and Parks.
- A small town in Central Colorado, Buena Vista is located at the base of the Collegiate Range, a section of the Rocky Mountains. This area is most known for white water rafting and other recreational activities such as fishing, camping and horseback riding. Adventurers also visit the area to hunt for gems, rocks and minerals.
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From half day to full day trips, Canyon Marine Whitewater organizes rafting excursions to the Arkansas River. The river has several whitewater areas that can accommodate a range of skill levels.
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Pick one of 5 horseback riding packages or book a private excursion. Fun for the whole family for a few hours or stay overnight in one of the trail cabins.
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Located in a historic 19th century home, House With The Eye Museum is open to visitors for tours. The name of the museum was derived from the stained glass eye at the house's center, which represents the 'eye of God'.
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326 E. Seventh St. at Hazel St, Leadville, CO
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Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad offer sightseeing train rides through multiple picturesque landscapes such as the Arkansas River Valley, San Isabel National Forest and more, accompanied by an informative commentary. Visitors are also allowed to explore the caboose and the engine room.
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Mayflower Gulch is a trail popular for hiking, snowshoeing and rock climbing. The trail passes through the ruins of Old Boston Mine and offers panoramic views of a variety of landscape vistas which include Pacific, Crystal and and Fletcher mountains.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.