Experiences, Museums
If you find yourself in Aguilar, be sure to stop by the Apishapa Valley Heritage Center, open each summer season until early September. The center is open Thursday through Saturday [...] Tags: aguilar, apishapa, history, museum
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About, Communities, History
Walsenburg, Huerfano Country’s county seat, sits in the heart of Spanish Peaks Country. With I-25, Highway 160, and Highway 10 meeting in Walsenburg, this quaint, Southern Colorado gem is a [...] Tags: county seat, Highway of Legends, La Plaza de los Leones, museum, Robert Ford, walsenburg
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Half Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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 [...] Tags: cuchara, hiking, la veta, museum, trails
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Half Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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 [...] Tags: gallery, history, museum, walsenburg
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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 [...] Tags: heritage, historic district, history, mining, museum
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Art, Music, Theater, Experiences
La Veta may be small and laid-back, but it’s also the art hub of the Spanish Peaks Region. Galleries featuring local, national, and international artists dot La Veta’s quaint Main [...] Tags: art, galleries, museum
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Experiences, Museums
Walsenburg was called the “City Built on Coal” during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and nowhere else in Spanish Peaks Country will give you as much opportunity to [...] Tags: history, mining, mother jones, museum, walsenburg
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Art, Music, Theater, Experiences, Museums
The Museum of Friends (MoF’s) home is the historic “Roof and Dick” building in the heart of downtown Walsenburg. MoF is a Contemporary Art Museum incorporated in 2007 by artists [...] Tags: art, berger, culture, museum, pacific art
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
Spend the whole day exploring Walsenburg. From history and art to a refreshing hike filled with breathtaking scenery, this full-day itinerary has it all… and with minimal driving! Activity #1 [...] Tags: art, boating, hiking, lake, museum, state park, swimming, theaters, walsenburg
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Experiences, Featured Posts on Homepage, Museums
Colonel John M. Francisco founded a trading post at the foot of the Spanish Peaks in Colorado Territory in 1862, around which the small town of La Veta grew. Legend [...] Tags: bob ford, francisco fort, historic buildings, history, museum, projectile points
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