About, Communities, History
La Veta sits on the eastern side of La Veta Pass through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and at the northern opening of the Cuchara River Valley. A busy trading center a century ago, La Veta is now known for its community of artists and ranchers and breathtaking scenery. La Veta may be small and [...] Tags: art classes, art galleries, dikes, history, la veta, oktoberfest, spanish peaks music festival
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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 [...] Tags: art galleries, cuchara, hiking, la veta, mini golf, palygrounds, parks, railroad, swimming, water park, water slides
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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 [...] Tags: art galleries, cuchara, hiking, la veta, mini golf
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