- Our list of the best things to do in Buena Vista, Colorado, features the top 59 nearby activities — including 45 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Buena Vista, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Adventures, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Buena Vista, CO , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salida, Nathrop and Canon City
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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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Built in 1879, the Victorian-styled Tabor Opera House was recognized as the premier Opera House 'West of the Mississippi' in its time. Visitors will marvel at the hand-painted frescos, original velvet seats, and more as they stroll around this original gem.
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Hopemore Mine Tour offer informative guided tours of Hopemore Mine which is an old gold mine complete with its authentic and operational equipment including the elevator which dates back to 1907. Inside the mine, visitors can examine multiple rock formations and gain old mining experience.
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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.