Spring in Salida is a time for trying something a little off of the beaten path. With the Arkansas River running through town, Monarch Mountain still shining with the last snow days of the season into April, and miles of nearby trail access opening up for the season, Salida gives weekday travelers more than a few ways to explore outside the lines.
Celebrate Boulder’s creative side during this citywide arts experience featuring murals, installations, performances, workshops, and events across town.
When Clue opens at the Salida SteamPlant on April 9th, audiences will enjoy the fast-paced comedy and iconic characters made famous by the board game and 1985 film.
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub is making mid-week meals more fun with Kids Night! Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM, kids ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a large specialty pizza.
Enjoy 1,200 feet of the Arkansas River in downtown. Cross the bridge and spend an afternoon beside the Arkansas at Salida Whitewater Park. It’s the easiest way to experience mountain views, moving water, and the best of Salida in spring.
When spring hits Salida, hiking trails start to becoming the go-to for visitors. Arkansas Hills starts opening up in mid-March, and by mid-April even more of Methodist Mountain comes back into play.
Browns Canyon National Monument
For guests who want a bigger outing, the Browns Canyon and the Arkansas Headwaters corridor is the place to be this spring. Even before peak summer rafting, this is prime Salida scenery: granite walls, river access, and that wide-open Arkansas Valley feel.
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