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photo by Michael Ebinger |
Salida and the surrounding river valley and mountains are visually amazing. Some say the pace here is “slower”, the people “real”, the town “genuine”. We’re happy to acquaint you with the place we call home. Start with the information which follows and let us know how we can help.
Arkansas Valley Map
Salida Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Headwaters of Adventure
Learn more from these articles:
U.S. News & World Report calls Salida a top ten bargain retirement spot.
HGTV voted Salida one of the top 10 cities in America
MSN calls Salida one of America's 10 best outdoor towns
USA TODAY includes Salida in it’s article Ten great small town with a backyard
Outside, Men's Journal and Sunset Magazines have published articles about Salida
Salida is one of Fine Living Network's 10 perfect places to live
Places and Properties:
Salida: Genuinely small, friendly and real, Salida boasts Colorado’s largest historic district. Quaint
cottages, luxury lofts, authentic Victorians and an architectural gem in the National Historic Register comprise our Salida rental collection.
Maysville: A lovely wide spot in the road just ten miles west of Salida on the way to Monarch Mountain. Our
Maysville properties include woodsy mountain homes with green meadows, great vistas and rushing creeks.
Garfield: This historic townsite is a huddle of chalets and mountain cabins is the gateway to Monarch Mountain ski area. Walk to the Monarch Lodge for a meal or hot tub soak. You're 5 miles from the lifts at Monarch and 18 miles from Salida.
Howard: A scenic 13 mile drive east of Salida through Big Horn Sheep Canyon, Howard flanks the Arkansas
River against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Howard vacation homes includeriverside cabins and homes with vast views, high green mesas, natural springs, creeks and ponds.
Twin Lakes: A picturesque lake-side mountain community, Twin Lakes is smack in the midst of Colorado's highest peaks. Follow the Arkansas River between Buena Vista and Leadville and head in the direction of Independence Pass to find this quaint village and a vacation home with views and access to it all.
In addition, Salida boasts Colorado's largest historic district, a magnificent Rocky Mountain four-season climate, annual river and art festivals - FIBArk and Art Walk, all natural powder skiing and snowboarding at Monarch Mountain and the Arkansas River, one of America's most popular destinations for whitewater rafting.
Facts about Chaffee County:
80% National Forest and Wilderness Area
The most 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado
Teeming with natural hot springs
Two hours to Colorado Springs
Less than three hours to Denver International Airport
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