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Statutory town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
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Buena Vista is a town in Chaffee County, south central Colorado. Although there's not much to the town, its setting between the Arkansas River and Sawatch Range, highest range of the Rocky Mountains, is magnificent, and it is a good jumping-off point for many kinds of outdoor recreational activities.
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This outfit includes camping facilities where you can spend the night in anticipation of an early-morning start on the river.
Top quality rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing tours throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. Dvorak Expeditions specializes in Arkansas River excursions, from Brown's Canyon to the Royal Gorge and more.
Rafting outfits come and go, but these folks have been around for a long time. Camping on-site also possible here.
Offers whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River. Book a half day, full day or overnight rafting trip.
Experienced Arkansas River rafting guides for all skill levels. Half day, full day and overnight rafting trips available.
A cool old ice cream stand that serves grilled to order burgers and hot dogs too and issues movie star/famous celebrity names to track your order.
A shot 'n' beer kind of no nonsense watering hole that exudes lots of local flavor.
It overstates the case severely to call this bucolic motel and pool complex a "resort," but for the hot springs enthusiast who doesn't mind rustic and rudimentary accommodations, it can be a pleasant place for a dip. Curious and colorful characters collect here. The link wasn't working in May 2009, and the business may have succumbed to the economic downturn.
Charming B&B located on 8th hole of the golf course. Terrific views of surrounding mountains and tons of wildlife. Private baths, large rooms, free wi-fi, and delicious breakfast.
The Chaffee County Regional Airport is located southwest of town. There does not appear to be commercial service into this airport, however.
Read in the guideBring your own vehicle, pedals or walking shoes. Also, The Chaffee Shuttle operates by appointment, offering public transportation for the Buena Vista area to appointments, shopping and other destinations.com.
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