36% off (Sale price $57.60, Reg. Price $90.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Loyal Duke LodgeFrom 1890s to 1902, travelers and passersby the town of Salida were often greeted by a dog known as Duke. He was so beloved in the town that when he died, locals held a funeral and published an obituary in the newspaper. The Loyal Duke Lodge—a pet-friendly hotel just a half mile from a dog park—is named for the friendly pup. Free continental breakfast comes with waffles and fruit. In-room amenities include mini fridges and free WiFi. Mountain views from the garden patio and two outdoor hot tubs Best way to relax: taking a dip in the indoor heated pool or hot tub Getting around is easy with the hotel’s free cruiser-bike rentals.Salida, Colorado: Rural Town near Hiking and BikingTrailsSalida is part of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, which encompasses over 440,000 acres of public lands. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, and camping surrounded by towering peaks that rise above the valley floor. The Arkansas River flows through the valley and is one of Colorado’s premiere whitewater rafting areas. Salida is about 25 miles from both the popular Monarch Crest bike trail and the Colorado Trail, which winds 500 miles through the Colorado Rockies.Back in town, visitors can head to restaurants and quaint antique stores. A popular destination is the Salida Hot Springs Pool, an indoor hot spring featuring fresh water siphoned from an underground spring in the Rocky Mountains.
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