The Best of Salida ~ some of our faves
When Hayden first arrived in the mountains of Colorado in 1990, he described Salida to a friend in New Zealand as the kind of town where he expected to bump into Andy Griffith wearing a sheriff’s uniform.
Little has changed to take the gloss off Salida’s small town charm. For a relatively small Colorado mountain town, Salida supports an incredibly vibrant and diverse community and economy. Award winning restaurants, renowned artists and galleries, specialty stores, outfitters and a local ski area make Salida the best little mountain community in Colorado.
For those seeking a home in the mountains of Colorado, Salida deserves a closer look. The following businesses represent what we feel is the Best of Salida and will give you a taste of all that our little Colorado mountain town has to offer.
Dining and Entertaining
Downtown Bakery & Deli
124 F Street
The Downtown Bakery and Deli: In the heart of downtown. Fabulous cheeses and meats as well as luscious sweets and authentic sourdough, baguettes, bagels and croissants.
124 F Street
The Downtown Bakery and Deli: In the heart of downtown. Fabulous cheeses and meats as well as luscious sweets and authentic sourdough, baguettes, bagels and croissants.
Laughing Ladies Restaurant
128 W 1st Street
Laughing Ladies: This is The One. Contemporary creative cuisine, rib eyes and salads, lovely wines and martinis. Local art adorns the walls in an intimate setting. Chef/owner Jeff while likely stop by your table to chat. Must have: Crème Brule.
128 W 1st Street
Laughing Ladies: This is The One. Contemporary creative cuisine, rib eyes and salads, lovely wines and martinis. Local art adorns the walls in an intimate setting. Chef/owner Jeff while likely stop by your table to chat. Must have: Crème Brule.
Boat House Cantina
228 North F St.
BoatHouse Cantina: The perfect spot in the summer. Watch the kayakers, eat fish tacos and drink your favorite local brew -right on the Arkansas River.
228 North F St.
BoatHouse Cantina: The perfect spot in the summer. Watch the kayakers, eat fish tacos and drink your favorite local brew -right on the Arkansas River.
Amica’s Pizza
Wood Oven Pizza, Microbrew, Wine, Salads
136 E 2nd Street
Amica’s: Award-winning micro-brewery and wood oven pizza. Great locals’ atmosphere.
Wood Oven Pizza, Microbrew, Wine, Salads
136 E 2nd Street
Amica’s: Award-winning micro-brewery and wood oven pizza. Great locals’ atmosphere.
The Twisted Cork
Creative cuisine from around the world
8046 U.S. hwy 50
Twisted Cork Café: Creative cuisine with an Asian influence and home of local Mountain Spirit Winery and Gallery. Lovely Patio area and great service. Must try: Lettuce wraps and Pad Thai. Chocolate Mousse cake To Die For!
Creative cuisine from around the world
8046 U.S. hwy 50
Twisted Cork Café: Creative cuisine with an Asian influence and home of local Mountain Spirit Winery and Gallery. Lovely Patio area and great service. Must try: Lettuce wraps and Pad Thai. Chocolate Mousse cake To Die For!
Benson’s
128 North F Street
Benson’s Tavern and Beer Garden: Where the locals gather. Very welcoming and comfy outdoor patio…go for a drink, stay for dinner. Nice assortment of drafts and great pub food. Hayden’s fav: hot wings. Kym’s pick: Baja fish tacos.
128 North F Street
Benson’s Tavern and Beer Garden: Where the locals gather. Very welcoming and comfy outdoor patio…go for a drink, stay for dinner. Nice assortment of drafts and great pub food. Hayden’s fav: hot wings. Kym’s pick: Baja fish tacos.
The Butcher’s Table122 North F Street.The Butcher’s Table: Contemporary cuisine by Iron Chef contestant Kurt Boucher. The food is sublime; they use beautiful local ingredients. This is a very special restaurant perfect for celebrating an important event or having a romantic date night.
Shopping
Verdigris: This gorgeous historic building is home to beautiful clothing for women, men and little ones. They also carry hand selected furniture pieces and rugs.
YOLO: You Only Live Once (YOLO) in downtown Salida offers a modern hip space for women’s and men’s fashions. From work-out wear to work clothes to funky accessories, bags and shoes, YOLO is where it’s at. Hayden knows that a gift certificate from YOLO is always a great gift!
The Mixing Bowl: 148 F Street.
An awesome variety of quality and creative kitchenware (some made in Colorado). Great for gifts.
Fattees: Salida’s best t-shirt shop. Find your guilt gifts here and take home a little something for yourself. Hayden’s favorite tee: “Mmmmmm…Bacon.”
Krivanek Jewelers: Downtown Salida’s location for fine jewelry. Mark Krivanek is a graduate gemologist and Master Facetor. Specialties include locally found aquamarine and peridot faceted and fashioned into gorgeous pieces by Mark.
Salida Mountain Sports: Outdoor clothing, footwear and gear for Salida’s outdoor lifestyle. Nate and Diana have put together an awesome shop for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts.
The Green Plum: A home furnishings boutique featuring gorgeous restored antiques and newer pieces, unique gifts and local art.
Art Galleries
Brodeur: Colorful and expressionist, Paulette Brodeur is a huge asset to our art community. Her working studio/gallery offers relatively inexpensive prints to gorgeous one of kind paintings.
cultureclash: One of Salida’s finest galleries and features some of our favorite local artists, including Lynn Van der Water DeCew. Incredible unique jewelry by Michael Boyd is a must-see.
Virtuosity Gallery: This is artist Joshua Been’s phenomenal gallery. Incredible landscapes of the local area are his specialty.
Other Salida Favorites
Salida Yoga Center: 112 F Street. A real part of the community, Salida Yoga Center offers a variety of classes in different yoga styles (they even have a belly dance class!) and frequent workshops with yoga masters. A favorite place to unwind and reconnect.
The Pilates Studio: 204 North F Street. Owners Steve O’Neill and Sonja Walters are masterful Pilates instructors. They offer equipment, mat and ball classes as well as private instruction. Personal training with Lisa Marie.
ArkAnglers: The Valley’s premier guide service and fly shop (Arkansas River Fly Shop) with locations in Buena Vista and Pueblo as well.
Home and Design: A beautiful showroom for flooring, cabinets, countertops and more. Diane and Susan have incredible taste and can help you choose colors and styles for your new home or remodel.
