Jonathan and Melissa's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food in a big city atmosphere! Most weekends have live music. Check their website for a schedule of bands!
63 locals recommend
The Lariat
206 E Main StGreat food in a big city atmosphere! Most weekends have live music. Check their website for a schedule of bands!
Great coffee shop with lots to choose from! Homemade chai, gelato, and gluten free pastries. Grab a drink and treat before your stroll along the river!
33 locals recommend
The Midland Stop
801-1B Front LoopGreat coffee shop with lots to choose from! Homemade chai, gelato, and gluten free pastries. Grab a drink and treat before your stroll along the river!
Outdoor Activities
The Whipple trail system is located at the river park on the East end of town. Hikes range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and short to medium in length. Offers great views of downtown BV and the Arkansas river valley!
Barbara Whipple Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
The Whipple trail system is located at the river park on the East end of town. Hikes range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and short to medium in length. Offers great views of downtown BV and the Arkansas river valley!
The Continental Divide Trail is great for good long hikes with a little bit of elevation gain and great views! You can access it in several different places, including along county road 306 just outside town.
Continental Divide Trail, Colorado, USA
The Continental Divide Trail is great for good long hikes with a little bit of elevation gain and great views! You can access it in several different places, including along county road 306 just outside town.
Sightseeing
St. Elmo is a semi-restored 1800s ghost town. The general store has souvenirs, treats, and food for the chipmunks that live across the street. A local favorite, you can stroll down the old sidewalks and look in windows of the old houses that line the streets.
St. Elmo, co
St. Elmo is a semi-restored 1800s ghost town. The general store has souvenirs, treats, and food for the chipmunks that live across the street. A local favorite, you can stroll down the old sidewalks and look in windows of the old houses that line the streets.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Speed Limits
Be mindful of your speed while you explore our town. Main Street is 15 mph from the light all the way to the river park. Keep an extra close eye out for pedestrians crossing, as well.
Getting around
Rafting
All of the rafting companies in BV are good. There are strict safety standards in place that every company has to abide by. However, there are some locally trusted companies that are local standards, and we highly recommend you use them. Noah's Ark, River Runners, Kodi Rafting, Performance Tours, Wilderness Aware, and American Adventure Expeditions.