Chris and Denise’s Salida Favorites

Chris And Denise
Chris And Denise
Chris and Denise’s Salida Favorites

Food Scene - our favorites

Amicas has terrific thin crust pizza and amazing salads. Our favorite is the Campabossa pizza and Di Casa salad. You can dine there or call in your order for pick up.
70 locals recommend
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More
127 F St
70 locals recommend
Amicas has terrific thin crust pizza and amazing salads. Our favorite is the Campabossa pizza and Di Casa salad. You can dine there or call in your order for pick up.
Traditional pizza with fantastic topping combos. Our favorite is the T-Gun Pizza with a side of Moonlight’s homemade ranch dressing and a High Side IPA. They have a great outdoor patio if you want to soak up some Salida sunshine.
69 locals recommend
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
242 F St
69 locals recommend
Traditional pizza with fantastic topping combos. Our favorite is the T-Gun Pizza with a side of Moonlight’s homemade ranch dressing and a High Side IPA. They have a great outdoor patio if you want to soak up some Salida sunshine.
American, Baha Mexican food, full bar and lots of TVs for watching a game. Grab a seat by the window and see what’s happening on the river. My favorites - draft beer, nachos, quinoa burger or boathouse relllenos.
58 locals recommend
Boathouse Cantina
228 N F St
58 locals recommend
American, Baha Mexican food, full bar and lots of TVs for watching a game. Grab a seat by the window and see what’s happening on the river. My favorites - draft beer, nachos, quinoa burger or boathouse relllenos.
American bistro with variety of food options and a full bar. Sit at the bar and chat with our favorite bartender, Diamond! Also, Currents is generally open later than many downtown restaurants.
41 locals recommend
Currents Restaurant
122 N F St
41 locals recommend
American bistro with variety of food options and a full bar. Sit at the bar and chat with our favorite bartender, Diamond! Also, Currents is generally open later than many downtown restaurants.
Open for lunch only - best sandwiches ever! Try the Flaming Goat sandwich and don’t forget to get a pecan pie bar to go.
52 locals recommend
Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett Ave
52 locals recommend
Open for lunch only - best sandwiches ever! Try the Flaming Goat sandwich and don’t forget to get a pecan pie bar to go.
Name changed to Bunny & Clydes - Great coffee, healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch with gluten free options. We like to grab a to-go burrito on our way up to the slopes.
12 locals recommend
Gathering Grounds
203 W 1st St
12 locals recommend
Name changed to Bunny & Clydes - Great coffee, healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch with gluten free options. We like to grab a to-go burrito on our way up to the slopes.
Amazing baked goods made fresh daily. Bagels, cinnamon rolls and the wood fired bread are our favorites.
28 locals recommend
Little Red Hen Bakery
302 G St
28 locals recommend
Amazing baked goods made fresh daily. Bagels, cinnamon rolls and the wood fired bread are our favorites.
Amazing brunch - daily 8-12pm. Open evenings from 4-10pm Thur - Sat for wine, cocktails, charcuterie, appetizers, and desserts.
31 locals recommend
The Biker & The Baker
129 W Sackett Ave
31 locals recommend
Amazing brunch - daily 8-12pm. Open evenings from 4-10pm Thur - Sat for wine, cocktails, charcuterie, appetizers, and desserts.
Consistent and always delicious! They change up the menu often. Definitely a favorite.
57 locals recommend
The Fritz
113 E Sackett Ave
57 locals recommend
Consistent and always delicious! They change up the menu often. Definitely a favorite.
Our favorite place for tacos or a cheesy plate of enchiladas, beans and rice.
6 locals recommend
Tacos El Tapatio
136 E 2nd St
6 locals recommend
Our favorite place for tacos or a cheesy plate of enchiladas, beans and rice.
Great coffee drinks and great gift shop
22 locals recommend
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st St
22 locals recommend
Great coffee drinks and great gift shop
If you are out on Highway 50 this is the place for food! Great burger and the very best soft serve ice cream! ~10538 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
Hunger Shack
10538 U.S. 50
If you are out on Highway 50 this is the place for food! Great burger and the very best soft serve ice cream! ~10538 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
Fine dining in downtown Salida. Fresh house made pasta, seafood, extensive wine list and fun cocktails. One of the only restaurants downtown that accepts reservations.
10 locals recommend
216 Ferraro's
216 F St
10 locals recommend
Fine dining in downtown Salida. Fresh house made pasta, seafood, extensive wine list and fun cocktails. One of the only restaurants downtown that accepts reservations.

Pubs, Bars, & Nightlife - our favorites

Local favorite bar with outdoor beer garden and live music on occasion.
40 locals recommend
Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden
128 N F St
40 locals recommend
Local favorite bar with outdoor beer garden and live music on occasion.
Small batch craft cocktails -- often has live music.
39 locals recommend
Wood's High Mountain Distillery
144 W 1st St
39 locals recommend
Small batch craft cocktails -- often has live music.
SOULCRAFT BREWING Great place with outdoor patio with craft brewery - about 15 beers on tap. About a mile away from Edna’s Place. Live music most weekends - check their website for schedule. Great destination for an afternoon bike ride.
39 locals recommend
Soulcraft Brewing
248 W Rainbow Blvd
39 locals recommend
SOULCRAFT BREWING Great place with outdoor patio with craft brewery - about 15 beers on tap. About a mile away from Edna’s Place. Live music most weekends - check their website for schedule. Great destination for an afternoon bike ride.
Just opened in Spring 2020. Great taproom located downtown. They often offer Thai food too.
21 locals recommend
Tres Litros Beer Company
118 N E St
21 locals recommend
Just opened in Spring 2020. Great taproom located downtown. They often offer Thai food too.
We love to go for wine tastings (or share a bottle), enjoy a charcuterie plate and enjoy the music. They generally have live music on Fri and Sat from 5-7pm.
13 locals recommend
Vino Salida Wine Cellars
10495 Co Rd 120
13 locals recommend
We love to go for wine tastings (or share a bottle), enjoy a charcuterie plate and enjoy the music. They generally have live music on Fri and Sat from 5-7pm.

Activities

Bikes! For sale, rental, full service, repair and gear. If you need some info on trail conditions for Salida go visit these guys - they are just around the corner from Edna’s Place.
15 locals recommend
Sub-Culture Cyclery
129 G St
15 locals recommend
Bikes! For sale, rental, full service, repair and gear. If you need some info on trail conditions for Salida go visit these guys - they are just around the corner from Edna’s Place.
Full service fly shop just a few doors down from Edna’s Place - rentals, fishing trips and equipment. Sarah and Colin can get you set up for whatever you need!
The Next Eddy
129 W 1st St
Full service fly shop just a few doors down from Edna’s Place - rentals, fishing trips and equipment. Sarah and Colin can get you set up for whatever you need!
Hot springs at the base of Mt Princeton. If you are traveling without children, be sure to ask about the adult only area.
260 locals recommend
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162
260 locals recommend
Hot springs at the base of Mt Princeton. If you are traveling without children, be sure to ask about the adult only area.
A beautiful park right next to the Arkansas River. It has a nice playground and small climbing wall for children, picnic benches, amphitheatre with occasional live music and a beautiful path along the river.
16 locals recommend
Riverside Park
16 locals recommend
A beautiful park right next to the Arkansas River. It has a nice playground and small climbing wall for children, picnic benches, amphitheatre with occasional live music and a beautiful path along the river.
Hosts over 500 events each year. It includes a theatre venue, outdoor sculpture garden, and art galleries. For upcoming events, check out their website. https://salidasteamplant.com/salida-jazz-festival/
26 locals recommend
Salida Steam Plant Theater
220 W Sackett Ave
26 locals recommend
Hosts over 500 events each year. It includes a theatre venue, outdoor sculpture garden, and art galleries. For upcoming events, check out their website. https://salidasteamplant.com/salida-jazz-festival/
Interesting gallery with unique art and culture. Exhibits change every month or so. Well worth a visit!
Museum of Authenticity
124 East 2nd Street
Interesting gallery with unique art and culture. Exhibits change every month or so. Well worth a visit!
Fun, fun, fun. Lots of zipline options and an aerial obstacle course.
10 locals recommend
Captain Zipline
520 Co Rd 45
10 locals recommend
Fun, fun, fun. Lots of zipline options and an aerial obstacle course.
Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway is the oldest working tramway in Colorado. Over 12,000 feet in elevation, you see unmatched panoramic views - Continental Divide and possible Pikes Peak on a clear day. Call or check website for season opening and hours.
22 locals recommend
Monarch Crest
24500 US-50
22 locals recommend
Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway is the oldest working tramway in Colorado. Over 12,000 feet in elevation, you see unmatched panoramic views - Continental Divide and possible Pikes Peak on a clear day. Call or check website for season opening and hours.
Salida History Walking Tours - Ghost Tours, Private Tours, History Tours,Brewery Tours, Group Tours, & Self-guided Audio Tours. Give them a call or check out website for more details. Very fun!
102 locals recommend
Salida
102 locals recommend
Salida History Walking Tours - Ghost Tours, Private Tours, History Tours,Brewery Tours, Group Tours, & Self-guided Audio Tours. Give them a call or check out website for more details. Very fun!
All natural hot springs nearby in Buena Vista, CO. Smaller, more rustic and less expensive than Mt Princeton hot springs.
95 locals recommend
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306
95 locals recommend
All natural hot springs nearby in Buena Vista, CO. Smaller, more rustic and less expensive than Mt Princeton hot springs.

Shopping

One of my favorite downtown boutiques - eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts.
18 locals recommend
Yolo Clothing
100 F St
18 locals recommend
One of my favorite downtown boutiques - eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts.
Another favorite boutique - contemporary, fun fashion.
Opal Boutique
128 F St
Another favorite boutique - contemporary, fun fashion.
Fun vintage store
18 locals recommend
Ruby Blues
102 N F St
18 locals recommend
Fun vintage store
Salida is so lucky to have this small town bookstore - I love recommending it to friends. They have a great selection and I always find something interesting!
The Book Haven
109 N F St
Salida is so lucky to have this small town bookstore - I love recommending it to friends. They have a great selection and I always find something interesting!
I love this place! I can’t walk by the window without going inside. Local art and jewelry as well as new and vintage Native American sterling silver, paintings, sculpture and art of all kinds.
Eye Candy Art and Treasure
118 N F St
I love this place! I can’t walk by the window without going inside. Local art and jewelry as well as new and vintage Native American sterling silver, paintings, sculpture and art of all kinds.

City advice

Getting around

Salida Ski Bus

Convenient ride to and from Monarch mountain Fri and Sat throughout the ski season. For 2022 bus departs at 8:15am or 12:15pm and returns at either 11:30am or 4:00pm. Full details here: https://www.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-salida-recreation/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=y7MPX5k&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
Don't miss

Visitor Info from Salida Chamber

The Salida Chamber of Commerce has additional info for visitors - Activities, Dining, Shopping, Arts & Music, Festivals, Hiking & Camping. https://salidachamber.org/salida-visitors/