Visitor Directory / COME TO LIFE PARKER ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS PARKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Explore hundreds of acres of open space and parkland, 12-plus miles of walking and biking trails, fine dining and shopping in our historic downtown and sporting events at our state-of-the-art fieldhouse. Parker is the suburb with the small-town feel. f parkerchamber.com, info@parkercham ber.com, 303-841-4268, 19590 E. Mainstreet, Suite 100, Parker 80134 REDSTONE LODGES & CABINS AVALANCHE RANCH CABINS & HOT SPRINGS Thirteen log cabins, three covered wag-ons, a tiny house, one-bedroom loft apartment, plus three-bedroom house all with spectacular Rocky Mountain views. Common lodge, three hot springs pools, stocked trout pond, riverfront, activities, 36 acres. f avalancheranch.com, info@avalancheranch.com, 970-963-2846, 12863 State Hwy. 133, Redstone 81623 G H J r $$ SAGUACHE ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS SAGUACHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE See the Old Spanish Trail, the last linotype newspaper in the US, the Historic Ute Theater. Stop in our friendly, art-enriched ranching community. Come to visit — come to stay. f saguachechamber.org, info@saguachechamber.org, 719-655-6202, PO Box 53, Saguache 81149 PENROSE RECREATION ROYAL GORGE SKYDIVE Skydive is located at the Fremont County Airport. See spectacular views of the Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Freefall for more than 30 seconds. Pictures and video services offered. Just 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. f royalgorgeskydive.com, manager@royal gorgeskydive.com, 719-784-2047, 60298 US-50, Hanger #12E, Penrose 81240 SALIDA ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS CHAFFEE COUNTY VISITOR’S BUREAU Chaffee County is 100 percent Colorado! It stars the small towns of Buena Vista, Salida, Poncha Springs and Monarch Mountain. Surrounded by 15 14,000-foot peaks and bordered by the Arkansas River, these historic downtowns have it all. f colorfulcolorado.com, scott@nowthisiscolorado.com, 800-831-8594, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida 81201 U RIDGWAY HOTELS & MOTELS CHIPETA SOLAR SPRINGS RESORT Southwest with style. Romantic rustic resort; 27 rooms and condos, balconies, hot tubs and fireplaces. Outdoor solar-heated thermal pools. Full-service spa, conference center, restaurant, yoga, cardio room. Near two national parks. f chipeta.com, reservations@chipeta.com, 970-626-3737, 800-633-5868, 304 S. Lena, Ridgway 81432 G E H J F p r U $$–$$$ SALIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/HEART OF THE ROCKIES Historic Salida, located next to 14,000-foot peaks to the west and the Arkansas River to the east. Shops and art galleries add to the charm. Recreation abounds: rafting, kayaking, hot springs pool, ziplining, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. f salidachamber. org, desk@salidachamber.org, 719-539-2068, 877-772-5432, 406 W. Hwy. 50, Salida 81201 PINE RECREATION STAUNTON STATE PARK Staunton is Colorado’s newest state park and offers breathtaking views, rich Colorado history, diverse plant and wildlife, rock climbing and several miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback rid-ing. Hikers enjoy discovering the waterfall. f cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/staunton, staunton.park@state. co.us, 303-816-0912, 12102 S. Elk Creek Rd., Pine 80470 H RIDGWAY-OURAY LODGE & SUITES A great place to relax, sleep and have fun! Indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, exercise room and deck. Free WiFi and con-tinental breakfast. Fridge and microwave in every room. Front desk 24 hours. Book on our site for guaranteed low-est price. Code: PROMR10 f www.ridgwaylod geandsuites.com, reservations@ridgwaylodgeandsuites. com, 970-626-5444, 800-368-5444, 373 Palomino Trail, Ridgway 81432 G E H J K p r m U HOTELS & MOTELS COMFORT INN – SALIDA Located on Highway 50, the main east–west highway through central Colorado. Clean, comfortable oversized rooms. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, laundry. Close to Monarch Mountain. f choicehotels.com/colorado/salida/comfort-inn-hotels/ co704, gm.co704@choicehotels.com, 719-539-5000, 800-424-6423, 315 E. Rainbow Blvd. (US 50), Salida 81201 G J K p r m U RECREATION RIDGWAY STATE PARK Just north of Ouray, this park has magnificent scenery, water sports and wildlife. Features 280 campsites, three yurts, boating, fishing and hiking. PUEBLO ATTRACTIONS SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center offers high-quality visu-al-art exhibitions in our galleries, performing arts, dance, the award-winning Buell Children’s Museum, compre-hensive arts education programs and beautiful venues for events. f sdc-arts.org, mail@sdc-arts.org, 719-295-7200, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo 81003 F U $ f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ridgway, ridgway. park@state.co.us, 970-626-5822, 800-678-2267, 28555 Hwy. 550, Ridgway 81432 H U RECREATION ARKANSAS HEADWATERS RECREATION AREA Breathtaking. AHRA offers world-class whitewater rafting, fishing, sightseeing and hiking along 152 miles of the Arkansas River, including 101 campsites at 6 riverside campgrounds. Wildlife abounds, with soaring eagles, bighorn sheep — check us out! f cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/arkansasheadwatersrecreationarea, ahra@state.co.us, 719-539-7289, 800-678-2267, 307 W. Sackett Ave., Salida 81201 H U RIFLE HOTELS & MOTELS COMFORT INN & SUITES – RIFLE Conveniently located near Interstate 70; offers a quiet setting and countless features. This Rifle hotel is located near a variety of restaurants that will satisfy any palate. f choicehotels. com/colorado/rifle/comfort-inn-hotels/co283, comfort innrifle@gmail.com, 970-625-9912, 301 Seventh St. S., Rifle 81650 G E H J K r m U $ HOTELS & MOTELS COMFORT INN – PUEBLO Our leisure hotel in Pueblo is near the Walking Stick Golf Course and other attrac-tions like the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo and the Colorado State Fair Events Center. f choicehotels.com/colorado/ pueblo/comfort-inn-hotels/co701, gm.co701@choice hotels.com, 719-542-6868, 670 Eagleridge Blvd., Pueblo 81008 G CAPTAIN ZIP LINE ADVENTURE TOURS First and largest aerial adventure park in Colorado. Where Indiana Jones meets Spiderman! 120 challenge elements. Ninja Warrior adult playground. Ages 6-plus. USA Today top 10 ziplines, No. 1 “thing to do” on Trip Advisor. Gorgeous canyon scenery. Open all year. f captainzipline.com, monty@ salida.com, 719-207-4947, 877-947-5463, 1500 County Rd. 45, Salida 81201 $ RECREATION HARVEY GAP STATE PARK A beautiful 198-acre lake with swim-beach, picnic sites and fantastic fishing and boat-ing. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/harveygap, rifle.gap.park@state.co.us, 970-625-1607, 5775 Hwy. 325, Rifle 81650 U QUALITY INN & SUITES Quiet location. Friendly 24-hour staff. Suites with separate bedrooms. Free breakfast. f choicehotels.com/colorado/pueblo/quality-inn-hotels/ co100, 719-544-5500, 3910 Outlook Blvd., Pueblo 81008 H U SARGENTS ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS TOWN OF SARGENTS At the center of world-class dirt-bik-ing, off-roading, mountain biking, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and skiing, Sargents is a mecca for outdoor recreation. f 970-641-0674, 71420 US Hwy. 50, Sargents 81248 RIFLE FALLS STATE PARK Home of Colorado’s only 80-foot triple waterfall. Explore through small limestone caves. RV and tent camping, wonderful trails. The perfect wedding setting. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ riflefalls, rifle.gap.park@state.co.us, 970-625-1607, 800-678-2267, 5775 Hwy. 325, Rifle 81650 H U RECREATION LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK Lake Pueblo is blessed with a mild year-round climate and a reservoir with around 4,600 surface acres of water for first-class water recre-ation including boating and fishing. Visitors also enjoy great camping, hiking, biking and general relaxing. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/lakepueblo, lake. pueblo.park@state.co.us, 719-561-9320, 640 Pueblo Reservoir Rd., Pueblo 81005 H RIFLE GAP STATE PARK Pristine 360-acre lake, ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, RV and tent camping. Full-service visitor center with interpretive displays and area information. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ riflegap, rifle.gap.park@state.co.us, 970-625-1607, 800-678-2267, 5775 Hwy. 325, Rifle 81650 H U SEDALIA GUEST & DUDE RANCHES LOST VALLEY RANCH Lost Valley Ranch is a one-of-a-kind dude ranch. The recipient of the pres-tigious AAA Four Diamond award for 41 consecutive years, we’ve been providing unforgettable Colorado guest-ranch experiences for adventurers and families alike since 1961. f lostvalleyranch.com, info@lostvall eyranch.com, 303-647-2311, 29555 Goose Creek Rd., Sedalia 80135 G J I p r $$$$ RANGELY ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS RANGELY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Perched along the banks of the White River of NW Colorado is a hidden utopia of solitude and recreation. Come for hunting, fishing, petroglyphs (rock art), sonic-art center (The Tank), OHV trails, hiking, biking, rock climbing, golf-ing and museums. f rangelychamber.com, range lychamber@gmail.com, 970-675-5290, 255 E. Main St., Suite A, Rangely 81648 ROXBOROUGH RECREATION ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK Experience dramatic red-rock formations, wildflowers and abundant wildlife along natural-surface trails. Join us for guided hikes on Colorado history and geology and other unique attri-butes. We’re day-use only. No pets or bikes in the park. f cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/roxborough, roxborough.park@state.co.us, 303-973-3959, 4751 E. Roxborough Dr., Roxborough 80125 U COLORADO.COM / 203
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