Located in the heart of scenic downtown Salida, Colorado, The SteamPlant Event Center is a stylish, urban venue linked by a paved patio stretching to the banks of the Arkansas River, and surrounded by stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The historic SteamPlant facility is uniquely designed to accommodate your wedding celebration. The renovated 1887 steam power plant offers a spacious ballroom with century-old, exposed brick walls for your grand reception. The ballroom overlooks the picturesque outdoor Riverside Plaza and the Arkansas River. It also includes an oak dance floor, mezzanine, kitchen and dressing rooms. The Theater and Riverside Annex provide indoor spaces for your ceremony. Or you could opt to say "I do," in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the Riverside Plaza. Whether your theme is classic elegance, vintage glamour, or victorian steampunk, the flexible and beautifully-appointed spaces are sure to complement your vision. The friendly and professional staff is committed to serving your needs with all of the essential ingredients for a successful and memorable wedding day!