Depot & Caboose — Attraction in Buena Vista

SO MANY PEOPLE SAID COME SEE IT... and ... google has refused to update their hours (so check their website!)

AMAZING train set, what the valley really looked like! And a special room for UV reactive minerals under REAL "blacklight"! DEFINITELY the best I've seen yet!! Historic Kayaks including a folding one from back in the day! There's more, but come see for yourself... (check the website for hours bc Google has a LOT of outdated information on their...

Get in here for some quality history! From the wonderful docent who greeted us, to the player piano, there's something for everyone. This historic gem will tell you stories and keep you entertained with pictures that chronicled the Town. My favorite exhibits were the Train diorama upstairs and the Women of the West exhibit. What a great way to enjoy an hour or so while...

There is so much interesting history packed into this little place. I could have taken longer than the 2.5hrs I did, but I felt guilty for monopolizing the staff, who were more than willing to talk to me about the history of Chaffee county. The building itself is amazing, & I'm glad it was rescued from being torn down. It is definitely worth the $5...