- TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Buena Vista, Colorado, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salida, Nathrop and Canon City.
- From Cottonwood Lake to Harvard City Riding Stables, the Buena Vista area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Farms & Ranches, Other Adventures and Parks.
- A small town in Central Colorado, Buena Vista is located at the base of the Collegiate Range, a section of the Rocky Mountains. This area is most known for white water rafting and other recreational activities such as fishing, camping and horseback riding. Adventurers also visit the area to hunt for gems, rocks and minerals.
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US Route 24, Top of Tennessee Pass, Leadville, CO 80461
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Cooper Ski Resort provides skiing with unmatched in-bounds terrain that vary from gentle cruisers to glades to moguls and practically non-existent liftlines. They also have non-skiing recreational activities on-site such as snow cat sightseeing touring adventures.
29.6 Miles
Located at the Tennessee Pass, Ski Cooper today operates as an alpine ski resort and features a terrain which is good for beginner and intermediae levels of skiing coupled with multiple glade and tree skiing areas.
29.6 Miles
At the Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, visitors can learn about history of Leadville's mining history. The location also offers special programs, offers overnight student trips, and participates in day events.
29.7 Miles
Clocking in at 2 hours, Chicago Ridge Tours at Ski Cooper leads visitors through some of the many trails on the mountain. The tours take place on a snowcat, a vehicle designed to move snow.
30.0 Miles
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1717 North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461
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A bowling alley featuring a collection of pinball machines, Strikes-N-Spares Bowling Center offers 12 lanes of bowling with a pro shop. The center also has a bar and grill, video games and a pool table.
30.1 Miles
Mount Elbert, the highest peak in the Rockies mountain range, offers a challenging upward hike from its base and once at the top, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of the surroundings which include Leadville, Mt. Massive, Twin Lakes and more.
30.3 Miles
At an elevation of 9,860 feet, Mount Massive Golf Club is the highest golf course in the nation. Surrounded by the Rockies, golfers of all skill levels enjoy the scenery and the course while facilities are also available for private events.
33.7 Miles
Alpine Adventures Inc specialize in dogsled tours and offer visitors the opportunity to drive the sled themselves and have a hand-on experience with the dogs themselves with their kennel tours.
35.0 Miles
Top of the Rockies Ziplines is a local company which offers adventure zipline tours of the Rocky Mountains with their five different ziplines. They also offer combo tour packages which include snow zipping and snowmobile tours.
35.4 Miles
Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.