Activities
 Buena Vista locals enjoy outdoor activities in year-round comfortable and moderate temperatures, dubbing it the “Banana Belt of the Rockies.”
Discover the area’s exciting mountain activities such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Thrill the senses with kayaking or white water rafting in Brown’s Canyon, 8 miles south of Buena Vista, often called the “whitewater capital” of the world. Click here to find out more on rafting.
Hit the ski slopes at nearby Monarch Ski Area, which boasts Colorado’s best natural snow pack. Other popular winter sports include snowmobiling or ice fishing on frozen lakes.
Less strenuous attractions include craft shops, golf courses, festivals and specialty restaurants. Relax in natural mineral hot springs, only five miles west of Buena Vista, in the backdrop of beautiful snowcapped peaks. Visit charming Leadville, a 19th century mining town and its National Historic District with eight museums.
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Buena Vista, Colorado, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountain's Collegiate Peaks, is considered by many the capital of whitewater rafting for the United States. The area is also popular for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, animal watching, and just about any other outdoor activity that comes to mind. The beautiful scenery, tree-lined streets, year-round mild climate, clean air, and clear sparkling water are just some of the things that make Buena Vista a truly great place to escape to.
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