- floating the Arkansas river – yes! you must float the arkansas river it is so fun and how i like to use up my free time and remember to where a life jacket! https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area/arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area-salida-vallie
- playing at riverside park – this is right next to the place i like to float down the river on and i like to play at it after and before i go swimming. https://www.vacationrenter.com/search/Salida%2C%20CO?nm=1&msclkid=7b5b6451e3ab1920e2c20e526f37e131&placeId=ChIJXS64UcAXFYcRtuGvIQDvK7o
- walking around town – i love walking around town with my friends and window shopping and just exploring businesses! https://www.alltrails.com/nearby/walking?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=bing&utm_sub=text&utm_campaign={campaignname}&utm_term=places%20to%20walk%20near%20me&utm_device=c&msclkid=8897284f121c15fd02eb424c9f0a1c08
- arkansas headwater recreation area – this is where people enjoy floating down the river and kayaking paddle boarding e.c…
- spiral drive – drive on spiral drive and enjoy scenic views and stop to watch the sunset or just watch the day go by (i recommend going at the end of the day during the sunset) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33630-d3546003-Reviews-Spiral_Drive-Salida_Chaffee_County_Colorado.html
- collegiate peaks – the best place to hop out and take some photos of Colorado’s scenic views. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegiate_Peaks
- art and salvage gallery – is a great place to go to look at art if you want to by art you should bring some money but otherwise great free place to go. https://www.yellowpages.com/salida-co/mip/art-and-salvage-gallery-472810950
- the salida museum is free near the salida hot springs pool. https://salidamuseum.org/