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Check It Out! Get Going In Buena Vista, Colorado

Posted: 5/22/2012 11:45:05 AM

CHECK IT OUT! GET GOING IN BUENA VISTA!

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            Buena Vista is at the base of the Continental Divide and the Arkansas River runs along the east side of town. Consequently, the area around Buena Vista has all that the Colorado Rocky Mountains has to offer. But what makes Buena Vista unique? Take time to get to know our town. You will be glad you did.

***-Good Photo Opportunity

 

Highway 24 North

 

     Trailhead Trail Center™ (707 Hwy 24N)-Mountain Bike Test Track

 

     Mc Phelemy Park & Town Lake (Stoplight)-Kayaking on Tuesday at 6:00pm

Baby Doe Photo

 

     Denver South Park & Pacific Depot & Caboose*** (Stoplight) Opened as the The Buena Vista Depot Transportation Depot on July 2nd.

Open daily until Labor Day.

 

 

Highway 24 South

     Columbine Park—(Two blocks south of the stoplight in town on Hwy 24)

 

Merrifield Photo

 

     Local “MASH” sign. ***. – (In Columbine Park) (Being repaired)

 

 Chamber of Commerce***- (343 Hwy 24S)

 

     

 

East Main Street

     Buena Vista Heritage Museum*** (506 E. Main)

 

 

     Galleries-

Courtyard Gallery-, (310) Snowy Mountain Gallery (312), Jail House Arts (414)

Courtyard Gallery-Merrifield Photo

           

 

            Lariat Bar & Grill (206 E. Main)

Merrifield Photo

 

 

West Main Street

     McPhelemy Park & DSP Depot & Caboose. (Stoplight)-Town Lake

Baby Doe Photo

 

 

     Grace Church (203 W. Main) Historic 1882 Church open Wed.10:00-2:00

Merrifield Photo

 

 

     Historic Turner Farm*** (809 W. Main)-1900-1920 Apple Farm

 

 

 

     Collegiate Peaks Golf Course (1.3 Miles West of the Stoplight) 9 holes, 18 tees

Merrifield Photo

 

 

River Park – located at the end of East Main Street next to the Arkansas River

 

    Whipple Trail***-Cross the footbridge, historical kiosks up to historic railroad bed

Kevnick Photo

 

 

     Tennis, Basketball and Volleyball Courts, Baseball diamonds, Disc golf course,  Soccer field, Skateboard Park, Pump Park &

Community Center with public showers

     

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      The Ripple Rock Trail*** - (North of the River Park restrooms) informational kiosks

Merrifield Photo

 

 

 

      The Arkansas River Trail***-(South of the River Park restrooms)

Merrifield Photo

 

 

      The Whitewater Trail*** (S. f the River Park) good spot to watch kayakers

Merrifield Photo

 

 

      Kayak Waterpark-In the River at the footbridge and south along the river.

Merrifield Photo

 

 

 

South Main—located by turning south at the end of East Main Street.

 

        Clock Tower-***

Baby Doe Photo

 

 

        Boulder Garden/ Rocks & Ropes—Climbing Wall- Turn left at the clock tower

 Merrifield Photo

 

        Rock Run Gallery-902 South Main

Merrifield Photo

 

 

        Eddyline Brewery-926 S. Main

Merrifield Photo

 

 

        Outdoor Living Room-east side of park

Merrifield Photo

 

 

 

Other Locations

 

     Alf’s Blacksmith-***-400 Block of Cedar       

Baby Doe Photo

 

 

     Historic Cemetery—South ½ mile on CR. 321 (Rodeo Road) off of West Main   

Baby Doe Photo

    

     Shooting Range—west of the rodeo grounds off of C.R. 321.

 

     Central Colorado Regional Airport-Follow the signs south of town on Hwy 24.

Merrifield Photo

 

 

     Arkansas Valley Art Center—27900 C. R. 319

Merrifield Photo

 

 

 

For Complete descriptions and directions, find Get Going in Buena Vista on the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce website, www.buenavistacolorado.org or pick up a copy at the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce at 343 Hwy 24 S.


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