Guidebook for Buena Vista
Food Scene
Located at 410 Main St next to Watershed and The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar, Jen Welch of the Bearded Lady and The Crowded Acre is both the farmer and the chef behind this "farm to bus" food truck specializing in tacos and empanadas.
The Bearded Lady
410 E Main StLocated at 410 Main St next to Watershed and The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar, Jen Welch of the Bearded Lady and The Crowded Acre is both the farmer and the chef behind this "farm to bus" food truck specializing in tacos and empanadas.
Yes, Asian and Sushi in our little mountain town. Brynn and Eddie, owners of "The Palate" have created a fabulous local restaurant perfect for a date night. Expect the finest and freshest flavors imaginable with local art covering the walls. In the summer, there are often local musicians gently strumming while you eat.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
The Asian Palate
328 E Main StYes, Asian and Sushi in our little mountain town. Brynn and Eddie, owners of "The Palate" have created a fabulous local restaurant perfect for a date night. Expect the finest and freshest flavors imaginable with local art covering the walls. In the summer, there are often local musicians gently strumming while you eat.
Ken Cook, aka "Turtle" brought House Rock on the scene two years ago and has been serving up fresh and healthy food ever since. Oh, and kombucha on tap!
88 Einheimische empfehlen
House Rock Kitchen
421 E Main StKen Cook, aka "Turtle" brought House Rock on the scene two years ago and has been serving up fresh and healthy food ever since. Oh, and kombucha on tap!
Another delicious food truck on Main located right next to Deerhammer Distillery. Enjoy American comfort foods (burgers, chicken, bacon, and tots) while sipping whiskey under the sum.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
The Buena Viking
418 East Main StreetAnother delicious food truck on Main located right next to Deerhammer Distillery. Enjoy American comfort foods (burgers, chicken, bacon, and tots) while sipping whiskey under the sum.
The best cup in town! The Dirty Hippie and The Honey Badger are local favorites. Some terrific pastries too, both savory and sweet.
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Buena Vista Roastery Cafe
409 E Main StThe best cup in town! The Dirty Hippie and The Honey Badger are local favorites. Some terrific pastries too, both savory and sweet.
The classic Main St. establishment specializing in glazed and applesauce donuts!
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Loback's Bakery
326 E Main StThe classic Main St. establishment specializing in glazed and applesauce donuts!
Our local Panera. Soups and sandwiches made fresh. Pro tip: They do a great beef stroganoff.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main StOur local Panera. Soups and sandwiches made fresh. Pro tip: They do a great beef stroganoff.
Local brewery, savory American food, wood burning oven. Say no more.
86 Einheimische empfehlen
Eddyline Restaurant | South Main
926 South Main StreetLocal brewery, savory American food, wood burning oven. Say no more.
Eggs Benedict. The best for hundreds of miles! A great eclectic vibe. Local art covers the walls. Alone? Grab a seat at the counter!
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Evergreen Cafe
418 US Hwy 24 NEggs Benedict. The best for hundreds of miles! A great eclectic vibe. Local art covers the walls. Alone? Grab a seat at the counter!
A great morning staple. I always go with the skillet. Extra wide booths for the family and kids.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Roosters Crow Cafe
527 US Hwy 24 NA great morning staple. I always go with the skillet. Extra wide booths for the family and kids.
Quincys
605 US-24Three things on the menu--steak, prime rib, or lasagna.
Biggies
234 US-24Need a cheese steak and a giant plate of fries. This is it!
A throwback in time. Open in the summers. Order at the counter, take it to the picnic bench in the park. Burger and seasoned fries. Soft serve ice cream.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
K's Dairy Delite
223 US-24A throwback in time. Open in the summers. Order at the counter, take it to the picnic bench in the park. Burger and seasoned fries. Soft serve ice cream.
Best creamy ice cream in town. Salty butter caramel is amazing. Home made waffle cones.
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Louie's Ice Cream Shop
414 E Main StBest creamy ice cream in town. Salty butter caramel is amazing. Home made waffle cones.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best beer in Colorado. Rotating taps daily in an old 1800's cobblestone jail.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar
412 E Main StThe best beer in Colorado. Rotating taps daily in an old 1800's cobblestone jail.
The best live music in town! Great bar food too! Get your dance on. A solid family friendly Sunday brunch.
63 Einheimische empfehlen
The Lariat
206 E Main StThe best live music in town! Great bar food too! Get your dance on. A solid family friendly Sunday brunch.
Local beer, quick eats, and live music on the patio in the summer.
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Eddyline Brewery
102 Linderman AveLocal beer, quick eats, and live music on the patio in the summer.
Local whiskey and spirits made on sight! Rotating seasonal cocktails.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Deerhammer Distillery
321 E Main StLocal whiskey and spirits made on sight! Rotating seasonal cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
Classes, workshops, pop-up shops, movie nights. You name it, something's happening in the summer!
Watershed
410 E Main StClasses, workshops, pop-up shops, movie nights. You name it, something's happening in the summer!
For all things water sports! Grab a rental and head down to the river park and kayak the day away.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
CKS Main Street - Rentals, Kayak, Stand up Paddleboard, and lifestyle boutique
426 E Main StFor all things water sports! Grab a rental and head down to the river park and kayak the day away.
A great local whitewater company. Raft, kayak, SUP. You name it, they guide it or teach it.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
23850 US Hwy 285A great local whitewater company. Raft, kayak, SUP. You name it, they guide it or teach it.
One of the last of a dying breed. Go for the nostalgia.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Comanche Drive In Theatre
27784 County Road 339One of the last of a dying breed. Go for the nostalgia.
Have a soak in the 100+ degree pools. Or, build your own in the river.
260 Einheimische empfehlen
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Have a soak in the 100+ degree pools. Or, build your own in the river.
Relax and soak under the stars in five small pools.
95 Einheimische empfehlen
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
18999 Co Rd 306Relax and soak under the stars in five small pools.
Arts & Culture
Live music every friday night in the summer. Farmer's markets sunday mornings.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
South Main Town Square
701 Front LoopLive music every friday night in the summer. Farmer's markets sunday mornings.
Essentials
The Lettucehead Food Company
545 US Hwy 24 NWhere the locals go for fresh and organic.
Shopping
Need a gift for someone special. This shop has character and is peppered with unique local goods.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Rock Paper Scissors
411 E Main StNeed a gift for someone special. This shop has character and is peppered with unique local goods.
The Village
414 E Main StFair trade gifts for all your friends and family.
The Trailhead
402 E Main StFor all your outdoor needs!
Buy or rent a mountain bike. Go explore the local in town trails on the Midland hill.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Buena Vista Bike Company
310 E Main StBuy or rent a mountain bike. Go explore the local in town trails on the Midland hill.