Roadside Attractions in Buena Vista

1 place worth pulling over for in Buena Vista, Colorado, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

St. Elmo Ghost Town

Buena Vista, CO

Step back into the 1880s at one of Colorado's best-preserved ghost towns. Boasting over 40 intact wooden buildings, including a saloon and general store, it offers an incredibly eerie yet peaceful glance into the state's mining past. You can even buy sunflower seeds to feed the incredibly friendly resident chipmunks!

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

Also worth a stop in Colorado

Bishop Castle

Rye, CO

This monumental hand-built castle is the solo creation of Jim Bishop, who spent over fifty years stacking stone and iron. It features soaring towers, precarious bridges, and even a metal dragon that breathes actual fire. It stands as a mind-boggling testament to one man's persistence.

Cano's Castle

Antonito, CO

Built by Vietnam veteran Dominic "Cano" Espinoza, this towering folk-art castle is constructed from thousands of beer cans, hubcaps, and metal scraps. Created as a tribute to God for surviving the war, its gleaming aluminum spires create a mesmerizing, reflective spectacle in the Colorado sun.

Doc Holliday's Grave

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Perched on a steep hill in historic Linwood Cemetery, this memorial marks the final resting place of the legendary Wild West dentist-turned-gunfighter. Visitors must hike a moderately steep half-mile trail to reach the grave, which is surrounded by a gated enclosure often adorned with coins, playing cards, and whiskey bottles left by admirers.

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