Itineraries
Colo-Road Trips Through Spanish Peaks Country
The Colorado Tourism Office promotes a wonderful feature called “Colo-Road Trips.” This curated collection of 3 to 7-day itineraries spans the state and all interests. Discover activities, attractions, and places to eat and stay in these easy to follow and informative itineraries. Want to take a Colo-Road through Spanish Peaks Country? Check out these incredible [...]
3 Scenic Byways: Short Walks, Long Views
Three Scenic Byways in Southern Colorado offer a 3-day road tour for travelers who like frequent stops, short walks and awe-inspiring walking trails that are good for both kids and dogs. DAY 1: Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway Breakfast: Bob and Earl's - Trinidad Website > Providing great food since 1993. Here you can leave [...]
Blood Pumping Fun
Kick your outdoor adventures up a notch in Spanish Peaks Country. Among our mountains and alongside our rivers and lakes, you can ride an OHV or a mountain bike on fun and challenging trails sure to get your blood pumping. Activity #1 - OHV Cuchara Recreation Area Head to the Cuchara Recreation Area for a morning [...]
A Great Day for a Hike
Improve your blood pressure, build muscle strength, boost your mood, and more by taking a hike. Hit the trails in Spanish Peaks Country where Colorado hiking is taken to a whole new level thanks to the unique geological features that dot the landscape and mountain views that fill the backdrop. Walsenburg, La Veta, and Cuchara [...]
A Brief Heritage Tour of Spanish Peaks Country
History lives on in Spanish Peaks Country thanks to several cultural institutions that carry the stories of the past. In just a few hours, history buffs can learn a lot about the people and events that shaped the county. If all you have is an afternoon, be sure to check out these two museums. Activity [...]
A Quick Family Stop in Walsenburg
Families love Walsenburg. Not only is it a super affordable place to stay, it also offers plenty of opportunities for its youngest visitors to play. Sure, there are trails for exploring and parks for swinging, but best of all, there is the waterpark! This not-to-miss destination can entertain a family for a full day or just [...]
A Short Tour of La Veta and Cuchara
The small towns of La Veta and Cuchara are sure to surprise you. Not only are they enveloped by gorgeous scenery, they also offer historic museums, art galleries, and hikes filled with unique geological features. However, if you have only a few hours, the following activities are a must. Activity #1 - Francisco Fort Museum [...]
An Afternoon in Walsenburg
In just a few hours, visitors to Walsenburg can get a great sense of its history and unique culture with a visit to the Walsenburg Mining Museum and the Museum of Friends. These two cultural institutions are chock-full of historic and artistic memorabilia sure to enthrall their visitors. Activity #1 - Walsenburg Mining Museum Learn [...]
Art in an Afternoon
It doesn't take long to learn that Spanish Peaks Country has a thriving art scene. From galleries to art classes, theatrical performances, and more, this little pocket of Southern Colorado is sure to please every art lover. Activity #1 - Museum of Friends The Museum of Friends is a contemporary art museum whose core collection [...]
Visit a Historic City
Huerfano County is uniquely situated between two Colorado cities, each with their own storied past. Trinidad, roughly 30 minutes south of Walsenburg, is an almost perfectly preserved Victorian city with a historic downtown studded with Italianate stonework facades that give the city a European look. Pueblo, 45 minutes north of Walsenburg, is known for cultivating [...]
Drive a Scenic Byway
Cover some serious ground in one day by traveling along a Colorado Scenic Byway. Lucky for Spanish Peaks Country visitors, two of Colorado's 11 designated scenic byways pass through Huerfano County. Take in the geological wonders of the Highway of Legends, which starts in Trinidad, heads west into Stonewall, and then north into La Veta. Or, breathe in [...]
For Art Lovers
For visitors looking to explore art and theater, Spanish Peaks Country often comes as a pleasant surprise. From our art galleries to the Museum and Friends and our theatrical performances, this little pocket of Southern Colorado is sure to please each and every art enthusiast. Activity #1 – Museum of Friends The Museum of Friends [...]
For History Buffs
History buffs can dig deep into Spanish Peaks Country's rich history at any one of our history museums and historic sites. The following are some of the region's most popular places to learn about Southern Colorado's heritage. Activity #1 – Heurfano Heritage Center The Huerfano Heritage Center is home to the Huerfano County Historical Society, [...]
For Animal Lovers
Do you gush over four-legged, furry friends? Do you stop mid-sentence to admire a bird that's flown by? Do you talk to a horse as though it will talk back? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our Animal Lovers full-day itinerary is for you! Start your day at the beautiful and [...]
A Family Adventure
Fill your day with adventure at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, just a quick drive from Walsenburg. After dinner, cool down under the stars on La Veta Pass. Activity #1 – Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Pack a lunch and spend the day at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and [...]
Family Fun in Spanish Peaks Country
Spanish Peaks Country is awesome for families. We've got affordable, outdoor play that shows off our incredible scenery and cools you down when the days are hot. Activity #1 – Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Enjoy a leisurely and scenic ride that curves and winds through steep rocky grade and mountain meadows with elk, eagles, and [...]
Explore La Veta and Cuchara
La Veta and Cuchara bookmark a gorgeous valley filled with geological wonders and lush riverbanks. Fill your cultural bucket in La Veta before driving into Cuchara for a hike through the forest. Activity #1 – Francisco Fort Museum The Francisco Fort Museum is the last surviving original adobe fort in the state. It houses artifacts [...]