Karady & Ryan

Corinne is a local who has a driving service. You can reach her at 719-239-0548. Text or call for on demand rides. Prices comparable to Lyft & Uber.

Denver International Airport is 100 miles away from Buena Vista. To get to Buena Vista you can rent a car at the airport or take a bus from downtown Denver. 

Slightly less options here for flights. The drive is easy and car rentals are available at the airport. 

We'd love to have everyone stay at the hotel but understand it is not cheap. This is the busiest month for weddings in the mountains so the rates start around $200/night. You have to call the hotel and tell them you're with the LaForce/Gatz wedding to get a discount on your room.

Call to get a group rate for the Gatz/LaForce wedding. Rooms start at $150/night.

There are a ton of affordable airbnb options in Buena Vista. A lot that are even walking distance to the hotel.

Collegiate Peaks Golf Course is a nine hole public golf course located in Buena Vista. This golf course offers breathtakingly beautiful views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This golf course features some water hazards as it follows Cottonwood Creek. 

Enjoy incredible views of the Collegiate Peaks as you cruise through granite domes in the Fourmile Recreation Area near Bueana Vista, or ride the abundant single track of the Arkansas Hills Trail system near Salida. Choose a mellow ride or step it up to the next level.

Numerous beginner and intermediate hikes are available in the Buena Vista area and serve as great family options. The many lakes near Buena Vista also offer beautiful hiking destinations, such as Ptarmigan Lake, Hartenstein Lake, Clear Creek Reservoir, and Twin Lakes. You can even hike the amazing trails at the end of East Main Street in downtown Buena Vista, such as the Arkansas River Trail or the Midland Trail; both are good options for families and those who don’t want to trek far out of town.

The autumn colors typically peak in Mid-September and run through the end of September or early October. The aspen trees in high elevation peak first, while some of the lower elevation groves and cottonwoods along the Arkansas River follow a couple weeks later.

Hikes in town

Sometimes you’ll hear the Collegiate Peaks called “fourteeners” which is a reference to the mountains that have an elevation of at least 14,000 feet. Buena Vista is a popular area for mountaineering, especially since Chaffee County the highest concentration of fourteeners in Colorado. In fact, there are 12 fourteeners in the county all within an easy distance from Buena Vista. 
Summiting a fourteener is a noteworthy feat, and many travel to Buena Vista just to attain their very own mountaintop experience. For information on hiking a fourteener visit www.fourteenernet.com/fourteeners

The hot springs waters at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort are 100% natural and odorless. The hot springs waters bubble out of the ground at 120 degrees at the source. You may purchase a day pass and soak for the day enjoying these unique Colorado hot springs.