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Area Attractions near River Run Inn a Colorado Inn in the Rockies
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River Run Inn is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, offering a vast playground of uniquely Colorado attractions.
Click on the logo at right for a current
Calendar of Events for Salida and Buena Vista, the Headwaters of Adventure.
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| Sally Griego and Brad Poulson, the innkeepers, enjoy being pampering hosts. Breakfasts are hearty and delicious, and for the late-night "sweet-tooth" there are candies left on the pillows. Whether you are here to shoot the rapids, hike the 14ers, shush Monarch or poke in and out of the galleries, the knowledgable owners can help you with your plans. If you are looking for a bit of luxury, great food, peaceful surroundings and a convenient location, you have it all right here in Salida Colorado |
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- Antiquing Salida, Buena Vista and nearby Florence
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- Arts Art galleries and jewelers, cited "Hundred Best Small Art Towns in America"
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- The Steam Plant - Home to Stage Left Theatre Company
Annual poetry festivals
Shakespeare in the Park
Summer concerts and melodramas in Riverside Park
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- *Premier flyfishing, River Run Inn anglers have private access!
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- Golf Salida Golf Course, nine-hole course of well maintained greens
* Friends Ranch, an eighteen-hole riverside course coming soon
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- History Walking, auto, jeep and self guided tours Historic Rocky Mountain mining towns; Turret, Leadville, Buena Vista, Salida and Florence. There is even an intact ghost town, St Elmo.
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- Hot Springs Cottonwood Hot Springs, with spa therapies
Joyful Journeys Hot Springs, three progressively warmer pools & therapies
Princeton Hot Springs, creekside pools
Salida Hot Springs Public Pool, indoor
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- Outdoor Enthusiasts Known as the "Banana Belt" the area enjoys four seasons yet moderate temperatures perfect for year-round outdoor fun.
Whitewater rafting, 1/2 day, full day and multi-day trips available (see below)
Kayaking
Mountain biking trails and annual races
Hiking
Horseback riding
Alpine skiing at Monarch Mountain
Snowmobiling trails and mountain passes
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on over 25 trails
Ice fishing at nearby Twin Lakes
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- Sightseeing The Royal Gorge and Great Sand Dunes are an hour or two awa
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- Wine and Dine Mountain Spirit Winery, tasting, tours, restaurant
Salida local restaurants offer cozy Italian to fiery Tex-Mex to Gourmet
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See Calendars For Special Events in
Salida and BuenaVista
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Links to area attractions right here in the Colorado Rockies, near River Run Inn Bed and Breakfast!
Absolute Bikes
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Absolute Bikes is a full service bicycle shop located in downtown Salida, Colorado. The shop is located on the Arkansas River just north of the boat ramp and next door to the Bongo Billy's Salida Cafe. Browse the site to get a feel for who we are! |
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Key Golf
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Has found a process that transforms what has been accidental into what you can do "on purpose." This allows you to take charge of your playing instead of your game taking charge of you. |
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Dvoraks Kayak & Rafting
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Since 1969, Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions has offered active adventurers and families, top quality river rafting, kayaking and fly fishing trips across 9 rivers in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho and Texas as well as internationally in New Zealand and Nepal. We pride ourselves in having helped pioneer western river rafting in America's Rocky Mountains. Our river trips, whitewater skills camp and guide training program are world renown and have been featured in ESPN, National Geographic, the Chicago Tribune and numerous travel books and television specials. |
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Whitewater Encounters
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Rafting season runs from early May through late August, every day of the week! Whitewater Encounters uses only top quality equipment and self bailing rafts. As a smaller company WE enjoys being able to provide personalized whitewater river tours and quality rafting adventures. |
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Wilderness Aware
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Rafting in Colorado on a white water river raft trip is a must-do experience! At Wilderness Aware we offer guided whitewater rafting tours for all skill levels including families. Whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River, Colorado River, Dolores River and North Platte River in Colorado are our specialty. We are located on the banks of the Arkansas River, which is Colorado's and America's most popular river rafting trip. |
| Fun Time Jeep Tours |
Tours from 1.5 hrs to full day. Visit Ghost Towns, canyons, and mines. Friendly guides provide colorful stories of history and descriptions of the various ores, minerals and gems found in the area. |
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All Season Rentals
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Rentals and tours. Enjoy the excitement and fun of riding through the backcountry and over passes in the 14,000 ft Rocky Mountains.
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| Special Events Coming Up in 2009 |
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| June 6 -7 |
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Balloon-a-Vista - Buena Vista |
| June 16 |
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The
Denver Post Ride The Rockies - arriving in Salida Tuesday the 16th |
| June 18 - 21 |
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61st
Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival |
| June 25 - 28 |
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17th
Annual Salida Art Walk |
| June 27 |
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Salida
Aspen Concerts - Jeremy Denk, Pianist, 7:30pm John Held Auditorium |
| July 4 |
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July 4th Celebration - Parade at 4pm on F Street - Salida; Fireworks at Dark of Tenderfoot Mountain
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| July 6 |
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Salida Aspen Concerts - Conundrum Wind Quinte, 7:30pm John Held Auditorium |
| July 11 |
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13th
Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous; 1-5 p.m., Riverside Park |
| July 11 |
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Salida Aspen Concerts - Inon Barnatan, Pianist, 7:30pm John Held Auditorium |
| July 18 |
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Salida Aspen Concerts - American Brass Quintet, 7:30pm Valley Fellowship Church, Buena Vista |
| July 27 - Aug 2 |
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Chaffee County Fair |
| July 27 |
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Salida Aspen Concerts - Joyce Yang, Pianist and The Jupiter String Quartet, 7:30pm John Held Auditorium |
| August 1 |
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18th Annual Angel of Shavano Car Show |
| August 1 - 2 |
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Gold Rush Days - Buena Vista |
| August 7 - 8 |
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Shakespear in the Park - A Midsummer's Night Dream, 7:30pm Riverside Park |
| August 8 |
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Salida Aspen Concerts - John O'Conor, Pianist, 7:30pm John Held Auditorium |
| August 30 |
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11th Annual Crest Crank - A one day fundraising tour… Spectacular singletrack starting
at Monarch Pass |
| October 23 - 24 - 25 |
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Stage Left presents: Arsenic & Old Lace, 7:30pm at Salida Steam Plant (Sunday 10/25 performance at 2:30pm) |
| October 30 - 31 |
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Stage Left presents: Arsenic & Old Lace, 7:30pm at Salida Steam Plant |
| Dec 11 - 12 - 13 |
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Stage Left presents: It's a Wonderful Life, 7:30pm at Salida Steam Plant (Sunday 12/13 performance at 2:30pm) |
| Dec 18 - 19 |
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Stage Left presents: It's a Wonderful Life, 7:30pm at Salida Steam Plant |
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