Salida

In September, as we headed home early to Phoenix, we stopped overnight in Salida, Colorado.  I loved walking around this historic town because the old downtown area has been kept up and restored.  Most of the buildings are occupied with different types of shops and restaurants.  Yes, as the sign on the building says....we did enjoy Salida!

For example, look at the details on this building built in the 19th century.

And the former gas station being turned into a café and a barber shop.

Cute flowers on the sidewalk in a very old metal baby stroller greeted residents and visitors.

A pair of gargoyles still hovered over the old U.S. mail building.

Where else could I find a metal alligator hanging from the side of a building?

To me, it's a lot more interesting walking around here than any mall I've been in.  So next time, if you pass through Colorado, make this one of your stops!