Best Western Vista Inn

COME TO WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SKY. Discover the Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista's newest and largest inn and the perfect base camp for all the wonderful outdoor activities the area has to offer. Enjoy the warmth of our inviting lobby and fireplace while looking out on 14,000 ft. Mt. Princeton. The ideal setting for enjoying conversation, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and our freshly baked cookies. Buena Vista is centrally located in the heart of Colorado and is surrounded by the beautiful snow capped Collegiate Peaks. We are located in the headwaters of the Arkansas River that runs through our valley and offers some of the finest rafting and fishing in the state. Buena Vista offers a variety of fun and exciting summer activities such as jeeping, mountain biking, rafting, horseback riding and fishing. We also offer some great winter activities such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, hiking and a natural hot springs. Best Western Buena Vista Inn is an award winning hotel just minutes away from historic downtown Buena Vista, Colorado and offers you a panoramic mountain and valley views from each of our new 51 comfortable rooms. You can take advantage of a choice of king or queen size beds, 27-inch cable TV in each room, FREE high-speed wired or wireless Internet in all rooms, and free local calls. Enjoy our FREE 18 item breakfast buffet, serving a variety of wonderful breakfast items to leave you satisfied and ready to face the day. Other amenities include our conference rooms & Business Center with braodband high-speed Internet access, guest laundry, an indoor pool and spa, and two seasonal outdoor spas under the stars to relax in, and if you any energy left after playing in the mountains, our fitness room featuring club model equipment will help you burn it off. We look forward to your next visit with us here in Fourteener Country.

Best Western Vista Inn Property Information:

Rooms: 52
Floors: 2
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time

Best Western Vista Inn Features

Laundry/Valet Services
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Fishing
Free Local Telephone Calls
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Hairdryers Available
Skiing

Fitness Center or Spa
Coffee Maker in Room
Free Parking
Modem Lines in Room
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pool
Television with Cable

Best Western Vista Inn Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 3:00 P.M.
Check-Out: 11:00 A.M.
Currency: USD
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.

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Area Airports

Buena Vista Airport 1 mile, Colorado Springs Airport 90 miles, Denver International Airport 135 miles

Nearby Attractions

Transportation: - * 1 mile(s) from Buena Vista Airport * 90 mile(s) from Colorado Springs Airport * 135 mile(s) from Denver International Airport
Transportation: - * 1 mile(s) from Buena Vista Airport * 90 mile(s) from Colorado Springs Airport * 135 mile(s) from Denver International Airport
Transportation: - * 1 mile(s) from Buena Vista Airport * 90 mile(s) from Colorado Springs Airport * 135 mile(s) from Denver International Airport
Local Attractions: - * Whitewater rafting and kayaking * 9-hole golf course * Ski Cooper * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 2 mile(s) from Arkansas River, some of the best white water rafting can be found here * 2 mile(s) from River Park, with tennis and volleyball courts * 3 mile(s) from Collegiate Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Collegiate Peaks Range, mountain climbing offering over a dozen 14,000-foot-plus peaks * 5 mile(s) from Natural Hot Springs, soak in the spring fed 135-degrees natural hot springs pools * 5 mile(s) from various great fly fishing spots, at the Arkansas River * 5 mile(s) from horseback riding, group rides, wagon trails and barbeque * 5 mile(s) from ATV and all wheel drive recreational area * 5 mile(s) from cross country skiing * 10 mile(s) from ice fishing * 10 mile(s) from snowmobile areas * 15 mile(s) from Cottonwood Pass, top of the continental divide, great snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and panoramic views * 20 mile(s) from St. Elmo, ghost town, mining town and antique store * 30 mile(s) from Independence Pass, beautiful views, scenic highway to Aspen, hiking and fishing areas * 40 mile(s) from Monarch Ski Area family ski area * 40 mile(s) from Ski Cooper family ski area * 50 mile(s) from Copper Mountain, Club Med and family ski area * 60 mile(s) from outlet malls, offering discount clothing, house wares, shoes, etc * 80 mile(s) from Garden of the Gods, magnificent sandstone rock formations, some over 3 million years old * 82 mile(s) from Royal Gorge, the world's highest suspension bridge * 90 mile(s) from Pikes Peak area, highest railroad in United States, museum, hiking
Local Attractions: - * Whitewater rafting and kayaking * 9-hole golf course * Ski Cooper * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 2 mile(s) from Arkansas River, some of the best white water rafting can be found here * 2 mile(s) from River Park, with tennis and volleyball courts * 3 mile(s) from Collegiate Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Collegiate Peaks Range, mountain climbing offering over a dozen 14,000-foot-plus peaks * 5 mile(s) from Natural Hot Springs, soak in the spring fed 135-degrees natural hot springs pools * 5 mile(s) from various great fly fishing spots, at the Arkansas River * 5 mile(s) from horseback riding, group rides, wagon trails and barbeque * 5 mile(s) from ATV and all wheel drive recreational area * 5 mile(s) from cross country skiing * 10 mile(s) from ice fishing * 10 mile(s) from snowmobile areas * 15 mile(s) from Cottonwood Pass, top of the continental divide, great snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and panoramic views * 20 mile(s) from St. Elmo, ghost town, mining town and antique store * 30 mile(s) from Independence Pass, beautiful views, scenic highway to Aspen, hiking and fishing areas * 40 mile(s) from Monarch Ski Area family ski area * 40 mile(s) from Ski Cooper family ski area * 50 mile(s) from Copper Mountain, Club Med and family ski area * 60 mile(s) from outlet malls, offering discount clothing, house wares, shoes, etc * 80 mile(s) from Garden of the Gods, magnificent sandstone rock formations, some over 3 million years old * 82 mile(s) from Royal Gorge, the world's highest suspension bridge * 90 mile(s) from Pikes Peak area, highest railroad in United States, museum, hiking
Transportation: - * 1 mile(s) from Buena Vista Airport * 90 mile(s) from Colorado Springs Airport * 135 mile(s) from Denver International Airport
Transportation: - * 1 mile(s) from Buena Vista Airport * 90 mile(s) from Colorado Springs Airport * 135 mile(s) from Denver International Airport
Nearby Cities: - * 30 mile(s) from Salida * 34 mile(s) from Leadville * 37 mile(s) from Fairplay * 59 mile(s) from Breckenridge * 62 mile(s) from Vail * 65 mile(s) from Aspen * 82 mile(s) from Canon City * 86 mile(s) from Cripple Creek * 94 mile(s) from Colorado Springs * 117 mile(s) from Denver
Nearby Cities: - * 30 mile(s) from Salida * 34 mile(s) from Leadville * 37 mile(s) from Fairplay * 59 mile(s) from Breckenridge * 62 mile(s) from Vail * 65 mile(s) from Aspen * 82 mile(s) from Canon City * 86 mile(s) from Cripple Creek * 94 mile(s) from Colorado Springs * 117 mile(s) from Denver
Nearby Cities: - * 30 mile(s) from Salida * 34 mile(s) from Leadville * 37 mile(s) from Fairplay * 59 mile(s) from Breckenridge * 62 mile(s) from Vail * 65 mile(s) from Aspen * 82 mile(s) from Canon City * 86 mile(s) from Cripple Creek * 94 mile(s) from Colorado Springs * 117 mile(s) from Denver
Nearby Cities: - * 30 mile(s) from Salida * 34 mile(s) from Leadville * 37 mile(s) from Fairplay * 59 mile(s) from Breckenridge * 62 mile(s) from Vail * 65 mile(s) from Aspen * 82 mile(s) from Canon City * 86 mile(s) from Cripple Creek * 94 mile(s) from Colorado Springs * 117 mile(s) from Denver
Local Attractions: - * Whitewater rafting and kayaking * 9-hole golf course * Ski Cooper * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 2 mile(s) from Arkansas River, some of the best white water rafting can be found here * 2 mile(s) from River Park, with tennis and volleyball courts * 3 mile(s) from Collegiate Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Collegiate Peaks Range, mountain climbing offering over a dozen 14,000-foot-plus peaks * 5 mile(s) from Natural Hot Springs, soak in the spring fed 135-degrees natural hot springs pools * 5 mile(s) from various great fly fishing spots, at the Arkansas River * 5 mile(s) from horseback riding, group rides, wagon trails and barbeque * 5 mile(s) from ATV and all wheel drive recreational area * 5 mile(s) from cross country skiing * 10 mile(s) from ice fishing * 10 mile(s) from snowmobile areas * 15 mile(s) from Cottonwood Pass, top of the continental divide, great snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and panoramic views * 20 mile(s) from St. Elmo, ghost town, mining town and antique store * 30 mile(s) from Independence Pass, beautiful views, scenic highway to Aspen, hiking and fishing areas * 40 mile(s) from Monarch Ski Area family ski area * 40 mile(s) from Ski Cooper family ski area * 50 mile(s) from Copper Mountain, Club Med and family ski area * 60 mile(s) from outlet malls, offering discount clothing, house wares, shoes, etc * 80 mile(s) from Garden of the Gods, magnificent sandstone rock formations, some over 3 million years old * 82 mile(s) from Royal Gorge, the world's highest suspension bridge * 90 mile(s) from Pikes Peak area, highest railroad in United States, museum, hiking
Local Attractions: - * Whitewater rafting and kayaking * 9-hole golf course * Ski Cooper * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 2 mile(s) from Arkansas River, some of the best white water rafting can be found here * 2 mile(s) from River Park, with tennis and volleyball courts * 3 mile(s) from Collegiate Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Collegiate Peaks Range, mountain climbing offering over a dozen 14,000-foot-plus peaks * 5 mile(s) from Natural Hot Springs, soak in the spring fed 135-degrees natural hot springs pools * 5 mile(s) from various great fly fishing spots, at the Arkansas River * 5 mile(s) from horseback riding, group rides, wagon trails and barbeque * 5 mile(s) from ATV and all wheel drive recreational area * 5 mile(s) from cross country skiing * 10 mile(s) from ice fishing * 10 mile(s) from snowmobile areas * 15 mile(s) from Cottonwood Pass, top of the continental divide, great snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and panoramic views * 20 mile(s) from St. Elmo, ghost town, mining town and antique store * 30 mile(s) from Independence Pass, beautiful views, scenic highway to Aspen, hiking and fishing areas * 40 mile(s) from Monarch Ski Area family ski area * 40 mile(s) from Ski Cooper family ski area * 50 mile(s) from Copper Mountain, Club Med and family ski area * 60 mile(s) from outlet malls, offering discount clothing, house wares, shoes, etc * 80 mile(s) from Garden of the Gods, magnificent sandstone rock formations, some over 3 million years old * 82 mile(s) from Royal Gorge, the world's highest suspension bridge * 90 mile(s) from Pikes Peak area, highest railroad in United States, museum, hiking
Restaurants: - * Across street from Buffalo Bar and Grill, American steaks, seafood and pasta * 1 block from Pizza Hut * 2 blocks from Evergreen Cafe, American breakfast and lunch * 2 blocks from Casa del Sol, Mexican gourmet * ½ mile from Elkhorn, wood-fired grill and sports bar * ½ mile from K's Dairy Delight * 1 mile from Paradise, American homestyle cooking * 1 mile from Bongo Billy's, coffee house, sandwiches and salads * 2 miles from River Valley Inn, soup and salad bar * 3 miles from Coyote Cantina, Tex-Mex
Nearby Cities: - * 30 mile(s) from Salida * 34 mile(s) from Leadville * 37 mile(s) from Fairplay * 59 mile(s) from Breckenridge * 62 mile(s) from Vail * 65 mile(s) from Aspen * 82 mile(s) from Canon City * 86 mile(s) from Cripple Creek * 94 mile(s) from Colorado Springs * 117 mile(s) from Denver
Local Attractions: - * 1 mile(s) from fishing * 2 mile(s) from Arkansas River, some of the best white water rafting can be found here * 2 mile(s) from River Park, with tennis and volleyball courts * 3 mile(s) from Collegiate Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Collegiate Peaks Range, mountain climbing offering over a dozen 14,000-foot-plus peaks * 5 mile(s) from Natural Hot Springs, soak in the spring fed 135-degrees natural hot springs pools * 5 mile(s) from various great fly fishing spots, at the Arkansas River * 5 mile(s) from horseback riding, group rides, wagon trails and barbeque * 5 mile(s) from ATV and all wheel drive recreational area * 5 mile(s) from cross country skiing * 10 mile(s) from ice fishing * 10 mile(s) from snowmobile areas * 15 mile(s) from Cottonwood Pass, top of the continental divide, great snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and panoramic views * 20 mile(s) from St. Elmo, ghost town, mining town and antique store * 30 mile(s) from Independence Pass, beautiful views, scenic highway to Aspen, hiking and fishing areas * 40 mile(s) from Monarch Ski Area family ski area * 40 mile(s) from Ski Cooper family ski area * 50 mile(s) from Copper Mountain, Club Med and family ski area * 60 mile(s) from outlet malls, offering discount clothing, house wares, shoes, etc * 80 mile(s) from Garden of the Gods, magnificent sandstone rock formations, some over 3 million years old * 82 mile(s) from Royal Gorge, the world's highest suspension bridge * 90 mile(s) from Pikes Peak area, highest railroad in United States, museum, hiking

Buena Vista Events & Entertainment

Events and Entertainment

Events

January

Bike Festivals. January, the 2nd Annual Arkansas Valley Cyclocross Series takes off; in May, the Buena Vista Bike Fest is scheduled; and in September, the Banana Belt Weekend offers trials and a mountain bike race. The Crest Crank treks along the Monarch Crest Trail.

The Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club in Buena Vista, sponsors snowmobile rides each year. On New Year's Eve, the club holds a chili supper, followed by a ride to the top of Cottonwood Pass to watch fireworks being shot from Pikes Peak.

March
A snowmobile rally is held the first weekend in March. Participants are invited to enjoy a chili supper, banquet, and dance. On the first day, snowmobilers ride to the top of Tincup Pass. The next day, riders will summit Cottonwood Pass. For more information call the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce at 395-6612.

June

The Delaware Hotel in Leadville, hosts its annual "Murder and Mayhem" tour in June. Local historians host cemetery tours with colorful descriptions of those buried there...

July

On the classical side, the Annual Salida-Aspen Concert Series brings top talent from the renowned Aspen Music Festival to the valley with six concerts on consecutive Saturday nights beginning July 10.

August

Archery season opens: Aug 30th

September

September 1 Annual John Denver Festival

Mid-September A Taste of Italy Festival

Mid-September Annual Banana Belt Bicycle Weekend

Mid-September Applefest Revisit the early 1900's - demonstrations, tractor and pony rides and tours.

Mid-September (Salida) Annual Angel of Shavano Car Show. Antique and new car show

Mid-September Muzzle Loading Rifle season opens:

October

Early October Aspen Leaf Open Golf Tournament Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, Buena Vista

Mid-October: Rifle season opens

Late October Annual ATV Historical Color Tour

December 31

The Heart of the Rockies Snowmobile Club in Salida holds an annual New Year's Eve ride to the top of Marshall Pass. Riders meet at the parking lot at Shirley Site on CR 200 at 8 p.m., and are encouraged to bring a potluck dish. Food is shared at midnight, on the summit in the Hutchinson Barnett cowcamp cabin. For more information, contact Don or Paula Bullington at High Country Connection, 539-6168.

Buena Vista Destination Overview

Known as the Whitewater Capital of Colorado, the picturesque town of Buena Vista is one of the major gateways to recreation in the 1,109,782 acre San Isabel National Forest and the 148 mile long Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Here you'll find larger than life mountains, a louder than life river, a respectful bow to the past, and an artful eye toward the future. Buena Vista, Colorado, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountain's Collegiate Peaks,on the east slope of the Continental Divide, is the sort of community most people only dream of. The hard working, quiet people who have always resided in this area are a large part of what has made this town a great place to live and play. Buena Vista, (Spanish for "Good View") is aptly named.

There are 19 trailheads for most of Chaffee County's 14,000 peaks - all located within an hour of Buena Vista. There are approximately 300 days with sunshine every year, with surprisingly mild temperatures in all seasons. Buena Vista is considered by many the capital of whitewater rafting for the United States. Many Arkansas Valley outfitters use the Buena Vista area for launch sites to some of the country's best whitewater rafting down the exciting Arkansas River, and you'll understand why Buena Vista is both a vacationer's destination of choice for peaceful relaxation, AND a targeted destination for business, personal or retirement relocation. Fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and rafting, combined with one of the state's most acclaimed art communities, makes Buena Vista a "don't miss" for visitors and a "place to move" for those looking for a peaceful area to relocate a business and family.

The mountains bordering Buena Vista have a profound effect on the climate. Annual rainfall is 10-12 inches making it comparable to places in Arizona. The surrounding high peaks receive considerably higher amounts of precipitation and thus provide the valley with ample irrigation water during the growing season. The semi-arid climate provides very little humidity and the average summer highs are 78-80 degrees and winter highs from 45-55 degrees with lows in the teens. The locals refer to the area as the "Banana Belt of the Rockies" and enjoy outdoor activities year round.

When the snow falls the ski season starts. The Monarch Ski Area, just minutes from Buena Vista, is said to have the best natural snowfall each year. There are numerous trails to enjoy in the high country if cross country is your preference. Other popular winter sports are snowmobiling in the mountains and ice fishing on frozen lakes Some of the spring and summer activities include hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-road exploring, and golf. The economy and population are steady and thriving.

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 live, work, and visit.

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