Key - Salida Points of Interest

• Salida: Population 5,504; elevation 7,036 feet; founded 1880.

1 Steam Plant: Salida performing arts center, outdoor Sculpture Garden, river walk.
2 Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area:
Office at G and Sackett streets; river park, area info.
3 Salida River Park:
Downtown river walk, picnicking, kayak play hole, Coors Boat Ramp, slalom course, river fun.
4 Salida Skate Park:
First and G streets, open from dawn to dusk.
5 Riverside Park:
Kids’ playground, picnic area, events, festivals, Salida Rotary Amphitheater.
6. Municipal Buildings
7. Post Office
8 Salida Regional Library:
Fourth and E streets; open Monday-Friday, 9 to 8:30; Saturday 9-5:30; Sunday 1-5.
9. Alpine Park
10. Marvin Park
11. Salida Golf Course
12. County Courthouse
13. Hospital
14 Salida Museum:
Memorial Day-Labor Day, US 50 and I streets, next to chamber, hot springs pool, Centennial Park.
15. Visitor's Center
16 Hot Springs Pool & Centennial Park:
Hot springs pool; group picnic area and pavilion; basketball, volleyball, tennis, fitness courts; playground; chamber of commerce; museum.
17. John Held Auditorium (Salida High School)
18. Frantz Lake & State Fish Hatchery
19. Sand Lake
20 • Tenderfoot Mountain:
'S' Mountain,’ 'Christmas Mountain USA;' rises 550 feet above downtown. Gazebo: great views of Sawatch, Sangre de Cristo ranges.
21 • U.S. Forest Service: US 50, 719-539-3591.
• Salida Trail: Steam Plant at West Sackett and G streets; bikers, hikers; loops past Frantz Lake, Mt. Shavano fish hatchery, Sand Lake.
• Harriet Alexander Airport: CR 140, 3 miles west of Salida; numerous flying services.

 
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