About the Area
Explore Salida
Salida, which means exit in Spanish, is an entrance to some of Colorado's highest country. It's surrounded by a dozen of the state's 58 14ers — mountains that are more than 14,000 feet high. Along with climbing visitors can enjoy white water rafting, fishing, exploring the Historic downtown area with plenty of art galleries, local restaurants, and local places to shop. From the Silver Ridge Lodge Downtown Salida is about a mile away. You can easily get there by car, walk, bike, or call our local taxi or lyft for a ride.
Outdoors
The Salida, Colorado area is maybe best known for its easy access to several 14ers, which accommodates a wide range of hiking abilities. The Collegiate Peaks are some of the best known as well as most accessible. The mountains are known as Collegiate Peaks because of their namesakes derived from five famous universities. Check out Salida Mountain Sports for gear and maps. There are also many moderate hikes like Old Monarch Pass, Lost Lake and Waterdog Lakes.
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ShopSalida has a great offering of local unique shops like Howl Mercantile, Faye & Maye, Ruby Blues, Drift & Amble, Yolo, the Honey Boutique, the Mixing Bowl, and more.
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Go Ride a BikeThe area has amazing mountain biking. Looking for a rental Absolute Bikes or Subculture Cyclery can set you up with a nice rental and recommend some local trails.
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ArtThere's no cooler place to check out Colorado hot springs than in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. There are at least 4 public hot springs within an hour's drive of the motel. Mt Princeton and the Salida Hot Springs Pool are the most popular, we offer discount tickets to all our guests.
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Hot Springs LoopsThere's no cooler place to check out Colorado hot springs than in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. There are at least 4 public hot springs within an hour's drive of the motel. Mt Princeton and the Salida Hot Springs Pool are the most popular.
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ExerciseSalida has great yoga studios like Yoga Olas and Yoga Tonic. As well as drop in classes with Salida Dance Studio, Alkaline Fitness, and Integrate.
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Lunch and DinnerSalida boosts some great local eating spots. We recommend Sweeties, Boathouse, Fifty Burger, The Fritz, Amicas, Fiesta Mexicana, Wallbanger'sreally you can't go wrong.
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Raft the Arkansas RiverThe Arkansas River runs right through town and from June through August the river offers something for all abilities.
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Go FishingArkAnglers has been in operations since 1994 and are the area experts when it comes to all your fly fishing needs.