Introduction to Salida, Colorado
Salida, Colorado, in Chaffee county, is 66 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Salida History
The city of Salida, the county seat of Chaffee County, was originally established in 1880, as a railroad town. It served as an important link in the Rio Grande and Denver Railroad, but the railroad began to pull back its operations in the community after World War II. Between the 1950s and 1970s, most of Salida’s residents worked at the Climax Molybdenum Company, which required commuting north to Leadville. The area is home to the FIBArk kayak race, which takes place annually, and is one of North America’s most prestigious and oldest whitewater races. The city derives its name from a Spanish term, which means ‘exit’.
Salida and nearby Attractions
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- American Numismatic Money Museum
- Spinney Mountain State Park
- Healy House & Dexter Cabin
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
- Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum
Things To Do In City
While in Salida one can visit the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Salida Skate Park, the Salida Art Walk, and Chisholm Park. The museums located nearby include the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum, the Leadville Heritage Museum, and the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame. The golf enthusiasts can visit the Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, a well equipped course. The city hosts festivals such as FIBArk and Artwalk every year during June.
City Transportation
Gunnison – Crested Butte Regional Airport is located nearby.
City Higher Education
Higher studies can be pursued at Western State College Colorado, Red Rocks Community College, and Adams State College.
Salida Listings
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$299,000
136&138 Starbuck Circle
Salida, CO
Offered By Nancy Hollen First Colorado Land Office, Inc.
$450,000
12904 County Road 258 A
Salida, CO
Offered By Hayden Mellsop Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
$169,000
16905 Little River Lane
Salida, CO
Offered By Cinda Riley Bliss Realty Group of Central Colorado
$614,000
3001 Emma Lane, #A
Salida, CO
3
Beds
| 3
Baths
| 1,323
Square Feet
Offered By Walt Harder Harder Real Estate and Development, LLC
$250,000
7505 County Road 156
Salida, CO
Offered By Stacy Lowe Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
$589,000
7825 County Road 152
Salida, CO
Offered By Jeff Post First Colorado Land Office, Inc.
$879,000
144 Starbuck Circle
Salida, CO
3
Beds
| 4
Baths
| 2,171
Square Feet
Offered By Janine Marr HomeSmart Preferred Realty
$229,000
148 N F Street
Salida, CO
Offered By Jeff Post First Colorado Land Office, Inc.
$299,000
13685 Highway 291
Salida, CO
Offered By April Adams Mossy Oak Properties / Mountain Ranch and Home Brokers