Salida Essential Info
Overview
Salida is a town in south central Colorado.
Header image via Wikimedia Commons/Jeffrey Beall
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
44 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- Salida is home to the annual FIBArk kayak race, one of the oldest whitewater races in North America.
- The most prominent business in Salida is tourism, consisting of skiing at Monarch Ski Area, whitewater rafting, kayaking and outfitting, particularly on the Arkansas River.
- Sally Blane, an American actress who appeared in over 100 movies during her career, was born in Salida.
Popular Foods
- Crispy Polenta
- Fish and Chips