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About 10 minutes from the Venue, Pet Friendly, and our favorite budget place to stay! Make sure to check out their heated pool and hot tubs in the evening!

Loyal Duke Lodge

Located downtown with lots to do within walking! This hotel acts like a VRBO (self-check-in process). A higher-end hotel great for more room to relax.

Manhattan Hotel Salida

Travel

Soak in several nearby hot springs. This is an indoor facility open for limited hours during the week. It is very family friendly!

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

#1 thing to do if you want to relax! Open year-round, our mineral-rich pools range from&nbsp;70°F to 120°F, surrounded by stunning views of the&nbsp;Sawatch Mountain Range. Historic Bathhouse, Natural Hot springs river, and many hot tubs/ pools to enjoy. To splurge spend some time at the spa or get VIP access to the 16+ area!

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Rustic pub with its own brand of whiskies, gins &amp; liquors, plus creative drinks &amp; distillery tours.

Wood's High Mountain Distillery

Elevation Gain: 465 ftRound Trip Distance: 2.6 mi (out and back)The trail is at around 10,000 ft, though, so if you don’t already live and hike in elevation, you will feel it! Take lots of breaks and drink plenty of water. The trail starts along an old logging road, then you weave your way through a spruce forest. Trail eventually opens up to reveal rocky peaks and a beautiful alpine lake with an island in the center. Once you reach Lost Lake, you can hike around it or turn around and hike back out.

Lost Lake Trail - Buena Vista

Elevation Gain: 108 ftRound Trip Distance: 2.1 mi (out and back)There’s great views of rapids as well as the amazing rock formations throughout Brown’s Canyon. There are many places to stop and have a picnic or snack along the river, however there isn’t much shad

Arkansas River Trail from Hecla Junction - Salida/Nathrop

Elevation Gain: 118 ftRound Trip Distance: 2 miles (loop or out and back)It has great views of Buena Vista, Mount Princeton, and the Collegiate Peaks. It follows the Arkansas River in Buena Vista. It is a very popular trail!

Bridge to Bridge Trail - Buena Vista

Things to Do

Rehearsal Dinner (Friday Night) 

This is your time to shine! Wear all the fun, crazy colors and patterns! Out dress us if you can ; ) Colors: All of them!Patterns: The more the better! Length: Anything you are comfortable in Learn more about the wear here: Link

Ceremony (Saturday) 

We kindly request guests to be formal please wear black suits/ dresses, Jacket preferred. At minimum collared shirt/slacks in black to match the formality of the occasion! Colors: Black!Patterns: Okay as long as its darkLength: Anything you are comfortable in Learn More about the wear here: <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/black-tie-wedding-guest-dress-code-long-gowns" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link</a>

Madison & Joshua

Madison & Joshua

Travel

Loyal Duke Lodge

Manhattan Hotel Salida