Buena Vista, Colorado Sight Seeing, Festivals, Window Shopping

Autumn in the Rocky Mountains is something everyone has to see at least once in their lifetime. 14,000 foot staggering peaks blanketed with gold and amber, wrapped warmly with deep greens and dusted with snow alarmingly early in the season. The perfect time of year to take a leisurely drive through the mountains on one of the many Scenic Byways. See old mines and sparkling reservoirs, peaceful roads lined with history and beauty to take your breath away.

If driving through the mountain passes isn’t for you, there’s still plenty to see. Historic districts and ghost towns dot the landscape by the fistful. Museums, ruins, Dinosaur parks and ancient Hopi holy land are all in the arms of Colorado, just waiting for you to come discover them all over again.

Below you’ll find information and listings to help you find the perfect sight-seeing trip into the mountains. Found what you’re looking for? Save all your vacation plans in our free Vacation Planner.

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Buena Vista


Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society -
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AVAS is a club of amateur astronomers, night sky enthusiasts, and telescope lovers based in Colorado's beautiful Upper Arkansas River Valley.

Art Galleries -
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enjoy the works of regional artists

Balloon-A-Vista Hot Air Balloon Festival - 343 Hwy 24 South, PO Box 2021; Buena Vista, CO 81211
phone: 719-395-6612
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Annual hot air balloon festival weekend in the Rocky Mtns in Buena Vista, Colorado. Events and fun for the whole family! Held first weekend in June.

Buena Vista ATV Historical Color Tour - PO Box 2021; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-6612
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Annual September ATV rally & festival. Visit area ghost towns, cross the continental divide, take in the fall colors. Collect drools gold, win prizes.

Buena Vista Gold Rush Days - 343 Hwy 24 South; P.O. Box 2021; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-6612
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Annual August festival with burro races, gold panning, vendors, western singers & dancers, gunfighters, bed & outhouse races, food, fun & much more.

Calendar of Activities & Events -
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for specific dates and times to numerous Fourteener Country area activities & events, don't miss our Event Calendar.

Colorado Ghost Towns & Mining Camps -
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Take an online tour fifteen of Colorado's ghost towns and mine sites. Each sample sight-seeing tour comes with photos, a brief history, and a map with directions for outdoor enthusiasts who want to drive, four-wheel or hike in the footsteps of history.

Hi-Rocky Gifts & Sports Store - 111 Cottonwood Ave.; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-2258; fax: 719-395-8007
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We are your one-stop shop for fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and cross-country supplies.

Stores & Gift Shops -
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visit and shop just some of the area's excellent shops in the FourteenerNet Onlilne Mall.


The Trailhead, Inc. - P.O. Box 2023; 707 Hwy 24 North; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-8001; fax: 719-395-8002
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THE TRAILHEAD is your one-stop shop for everything you need for backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, ski touring, and travel. Our full-service rental shop offers camping gear, mountain bikes, climbing gear, snowshoes, backcountry skis and boots, and a variety of accessories.

The View Art & Media - PO Box 1172; 105 N. Railroad; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-395-2248; fax: 719-395-2248
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The View Gallery (est. 1993) features the dramatic oil landscapes and dreamworks of Stuart Codington Andrews, as well as other noted regional artists.

Arkansas River Double Haul - PO Box 5260; Buena Vista, CO; 81211
phone: 719-207-0993; fax: 719-395-4715
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Arkansas River Double-Haul Celebrity Fly Fishing Charity Event Salida, Colorado September 12, and 13, Friday and Saturday, 2008. The Rotary Clubs of Chaffee County are proud to announce the 2008 Celebrity Fly-fishing Weekend, on the Arkansas River at Salida, Colorado. The event will be a benefit for the Rotary Club of Salida, and Rotary Club of Buena Vista.