Chaffee County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in Chaffee County

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Buena Vista
Known for Mountains, Rivers and Hiking
Explore a mountainous wilderness, travel down fast-flowing waterways and learn about mining history in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

Reasons to visit

  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
  • Buena Vista River Park
  • Bear Lake
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Salida
Known for Mountains, Rivers and Biking
Love mountain views, rivers and hiking? Get away to Salida!

Reasons to visit

  • Monarch Ski Area
  • Riverside Park
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Nathrop
Known for Hot springs, Relaxing and Spas
Come to romantic Nathrop and enjoy its hot springs, hiking and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Mt. Princeton
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Poncha Springs
Known for Mountains, Biking and Horse riding
Get away to quaint Poncha Springs! Enjoy the mountains, horse riding and skiing.
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Monarch
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Skiing
Come to relaxing Monarch and enjoy its skiing, mountain views and lake views.
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Stay near popular Chaffee County attractions

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Mt. Princeton

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Explore the great outdoors at Mt. Princeton and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
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