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An Unexpected Winter Wonderland

Words By: David Cumming

Photos By: Brooke Svitak

Between Methodist Mountain and the Sawatch Range in the Arkansas River Valley lies the old railroad town of Salida, Colorado. Known as the “The Heart of the Rockies,” Salida offers an array of farm-to-table cafés, craft breweries and distilleries. Plan your weekend getaway and start exploring.

Howl Mercantile and Coffee

Howl Mercantile and Coffee serves an extra special treat – Third Bowl Ice Cream with fire-scorched mallow on top.

HowlMercantile.com

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Vino Salida Wine Cellars produces local wines and sweat meads.
VinoSalida.com
The Biker and the Baker, offers localized menu items like their charcuterie board or Red Velvet Cake.
TheBikerAndTheBaker.com

The Biker and the baker

Elevation Beer

On the western edge of town, grab a beer at Elevation Beer Co.
ElevationBeerCo.com
Woods High Mountain Distillery concocts an
Alpine Rye Whiskey and Mountain Hopped Gin.
WoodsDistillery.com

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Little Red Hen

Pack a picnic lunch with items from Little Red Hen Bakery. Don’t miss out
on their cinnamon buns and wood-fired bagels—baked in a cob oven outside.
LittleRedHenSalida.com
Experience an alpaca farm firsthand,
at Jefferson Farms Natural Fibers
JeffersonFarmsNaturalFibers.com

Jefferson Farms

Amigo Motor Lodge

Check out the Amigo Motor Lodge for a hip and cozy take on a classic roadside motel.
StayAmigo.com
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