Art galleries, shops and restaurants are plentiful in Chaffee County. Salida was named one of the best art towns in America as well as one of the top ten places to live in the country by OUTDOOR Magazine! Buena Vista is home to the Collegiate peaks and Cottonwood Pass and a thriving community that dates back to the late 1800's. Downtown Salida is home to over a dozen galleries and storefront studios, and is the largest historical district in the state. There are also numerous antique, clothing and outdoor oriented shops, as well as many fine restaurants for your enjoyment in both B.V. and Salida