BV Area Guidebook
Food scene
Great morning cup 'o' joe. Friendly folks, free wi-fi and a space you can really experience living like a local.
50 locals recommend
Buena Vista Roastery Cafe
409 E Main StGreat morning cup 'o' joe. Friendly folks, free wi-fi and a space you can really experience living like a local.
Delicious lunch and fro-yo scene. Homemade breads and soups, and it's connected to an outdoor store- what more could you ask for?
82 locals recommend
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main StDelicious lunch and fro-yo scene. Homemade breads and soups, and it's connected to an outdoor store- what more could you ask for?
Quick treats for the family, warm environment to gather friends. Also a great space for working remotely.
301 E Main St
301 East Main StreetQuick treats for the family, warm environment to gather friends. Also a great space for working remotely.
Great food, casual atmosphere and amazing artwork.
86 locals recommend
Eddyline Restaurant | South Main
926 South Main StreetGreat food, casual atmosphere and amazing artwork.
Family friendly ice cream parlor. Outdoor seating only: so much for the kids to do!
37 locals recommend
Louie's Ice Cream Shop
414 E Main StFamily friendly ice cream parlor. Outdoor seating only: so much for the kids to do!
Love this atmosphere for a casual sit down dinner. Also has a unique center of the room bar. Opens to The Long Table and the Mercantile- fun local shops!
24 locals recommend
Crave
300 East Main StreetLove this atmosphere for a casual sit down dinner. Also has a unique center of the room bar. Opens to The Long Table and the Mercantile- fun local shops!
Outdoor Adventure Outfitter
Outdoor supplies, and gear. Rentals for certain sports and seasons, and great trail advice! Also, a great space to find the perfect gift to remember your time in Buena Vista.
39 locals recommend
The Trailhead
402 E Main StOutdoor supplies, and gear. Rentals for certain sports and seasons, and great trail advice! Also, a great space to find the perfect gift to remember your time in Buena Vista.
Sightseeing
Buena Vista
Ghost town, still accessible by car. Feed the chipmunks in the summer and get a glimpse of the area’s history of mining.
51 locals recommend
Saint Elmo
Ghost town, still accessible by car. Feed the chipmunks in the summer and get a glimpse of the area’s history of mining.
Summit a 14-er by climbing Mt. Princeton. Please take necessary precautions when attempting to climb. Visit The Trailhead on East Main for more information.
Mt. Princeton Trailhead
22150 Co Rd 322Summit a 14-er by climbing Mt. Princeton. Please take necessary precautions when attempting to climb. Visit The Trailhead on East Main for more information.
Gifts
Fair trade gifts and treasures.
Such a friendly space and people. Specializing in fair trade artisan gifts.
17 locals recommend
The Village
414 E Main StSuch a friendly space and people. Specializing in fair trade artisan gifts.
Amazing modern gifts to remember your trip to BV. Live plants, baby items. You'll love it!
11 locals recommend
Rock Paper Scissors
411 E Main StAmazing modern gifts to remember your trip to BV. Live plants, baby items. You'll love it!
Recreation and Entertainment
Our drive-in theater boasts the highest elevation in the country for drive-ins. Take in a flick under the stars.
25 locals recommend
Comanche Drive In Theatre
27784 County Road 339Our drive-in theater boasts the highest elevation in the country for drive-ins. Take in a flick under the stars.
Relax in the hot springs, slide down the water slide (summer only), take a day away at the spa. Only minutes from the Buena Vista Bungalow house.
260 locals recommend
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Relax in the hot springs, slide down the water slide (summer only), take a day away at the spa. Only minutes from the Buena Vista Bungalow house.
Monarch Mountain
23715 U.S. 50Local favorite for skiing without the crowds! 45 minutes from downtown Buena Vista.
We are about an hour and 20 minutes from Breckenridge, CO. Stay with us and because we are central to everywhere you can ski a different area every day!
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
We are about an hour and 20 minutes from Breckenridge, CO. Stay with us and because we are central to everywhere you can ski a different area every day!
City advice
Getting around
In-Town Trail System
Here is a link to Buena Vista Parks and Recreation trail maps. This is a comprehensive list of in-town trails to get you to & from, out & about, and through town. http://www.buenavistarec.com/trails/