Downtown Salida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Elevated View of Salida, Colorado
Downtown Salida

Popular places to visit

Salida, Colorado is a Tourist Town on the Arkansas river popular for white water rafting

Riverside Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park, a lovely green space in Salida. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's art scene.

Riverside Park
Monarch Ski Area outside Salida in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Monarch Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Salida with a visit to Monarch Ski Area. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Monarch Ski Area

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center

You can take time to visit Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center during your travels to Salida. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center

SteamPlant Theater and Event Center

You can enjoy a show at SteamPlant Theater and Event Center on your trip to Salida. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

SteamPlant Theater and Event Center

Art Matters Gallery & Studio

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Art Matters Gallery & Studio during your trip to Salida. In the area, take in the art scene and mountain views.

Art Matters Gallery & Studio

Wood's High Mountain Distillery

You can take time to visit Wood's High Mountain Distillery during your travels to Salida. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its art scene.

Wood's High Mountain Distillery

Activities

Raft Browns Canyon!

Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure

AU$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure
Rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument

Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting

AU$132
per adult
Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting
Browns Canyon Half Day Rafting Adventure on the Arkansas River

Browns Canyon Half Day Rafting Adventure on the Arkansas River

AU$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Browns Canyon Half Day Rafting Adventure on the Arkansas River
Brown's Canyon

Brown's Canyon Full Day Rafting

AU$248
per adult
Brown's Canyon Full Day Rafting
Salida Valley Rafting Adventure

Salida Valley Rafting Adventure

AU$146
per adult
Salida Valley Rafting Adventure
Milk Run - Great from families with young kids

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

AU$180
per adult
Milk Run Family Rafting Trip
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Our pick of the best Downtown Salida Hotel Deals

Manhattan Hotel Salida

Manhattan Hotel Salida

3.5 out of 5
228 N F St Salida CO
The price is AU$359 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$359
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and Netflix. Popular attractions F Street Bridge and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor ...
Manhattan Hotel Salida
Historic Palace Hotel Suite 305

Historic Palace Hotel Suite 305

Salida CO
The price is AU$496 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$496
9 May - 10 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Salida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Quaint boutique feel in a venue that's been nicely updated. Great communication. Just know there are no elevators! And only one morning of coffee supplied. Loved being in the heart of downtown Salida.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Historic Palace Hotel Suite 305
Tenderfoot Loft - Downtown - Inside Historic Palace Hotel

Tenderfoot Loft - Downtown - Inside Historic Palace Hotel

Salida CO
The price is AU$366 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$366
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Salida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
You can’t beat the location! Easy to access, clean, prime spot for hiking, food, shopping and the park. My husband, myself and 6 yo were super comfortable. Note, the washer and dryer are shared amongst the entire building so it did take me back to living in the doorm in 2001 and trying to wash my ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Tenderfoot Loft - Downtown - Inside Historic Palace Hotel
Elegant Loft In Downtown Prime Historic District! Pet Friendly! STR#0767

Elegant Loft In Downtown Prime Historic District! Pet Friendly! STR#0767

Salida CO
Stay at this condo in Salida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Art Matters Gallery & Studio and Wood's High Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

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Elegant Loft In Downtown Prime Historic District! Pet Friendly! STR#0767
Riverside Hacienda Downtown Salida! Hot tub 0251

Riverside Hacienda Downtown Salida! Hot tub 0251

Salida CO
Stay at this holiday home in Salida. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Arkansas Headwaters ...
10/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Incredible location and we appreciated the quantity of beds so everyone could have their own space.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

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Riverside Hacienda Downtown Salida! Hot tub 0251
Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!

Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!

Salida CO
The price is AU$556 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$556
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Salida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Riverside Park and Art Matters Gallery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Great spot! Loved it and would stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!
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Downtown Salida Travel Guide

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