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Head to southern Colorado this holiday season to discover fewer crowds, great fun and lots of joy!

Brighten up the Holidays Along Roads Less Traveled in Southern Colorado

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There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Travel Like a Local

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Royal Gorge Bridge &amp; Park is open daily. Marvel at awe-inspiring panoramic views from one of the world's highest suspension bridges and enjoy more excitement than ever. Experience the Royal Gorge Via Ferrata.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

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<div>During the holidays, experience the wonder of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. All of the attractions (weather permitting) remain open over Thanksgiving, Christmas week, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering something exciting for families to do that will satisfy people of all ages.</div>

Holidays at Royal Gorge

Ever eaten pizza 1,230 feet above a roaring river and extraordinary gorge? Have a slice at Café 1230, one of the most scenic restaurants in Colorado.

Cafe 1230 at the Royal Gorge Bridge

With more than 20 antique stores — and growing — Florence boasts the highest number of antique stores per capita in the state. Stop in to find something perfect for you or someone you know.

Go Antiquing in Colorado's Antique Capital

Florence Brewing Co; Exceptional Beer, Hometown Atmosphere. We have become your local hometown hangout, and a destination for those who come here to enjoy the great outdoors. With 21 taps &amp; Colorado Craft Soda everyone is sure to find something that they'll like.

Florence Brewing Co.

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been making its own wines since 2002 and has won over 100 awards and medals in prestigious international wine competitions in the last 3 years alone. The tasting room has been voted "Best Front Range Tasting Room" by Colorado Vine.

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Located 15 minutes from The Royal Gorge Bridge &amp; Train in Florence, 
the antique capital of Southern Colorado. Come relax in our hot tub gazebo as the sun sets over the Wet Mountains.

Florence Rose Bed & Breakfast

Our mission is to provide fast, friendly and consistent service to the town of Florence and any visitors along the way. We hope to provide delicious food at reasonable prices for many years.

Aspen Leaf Bakery and Cafe

Once you hit Wetmore, the vistas begin a dramatic change. As you ramble along this drive toward Westcliffe, you enter the San Isabel National Forest, where the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountains are noticeably closer.

Drive the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway

A downtown classic Westcliffe restaurant and bar with flame cooked steaks, burgers, chicken, dogs and brats, served with homemade sides or fresh cut french fries. Nachos, soup &amp; salad.

Chappy's Wood-Fired Grill

Join artists and art enthusiasts from across Colorado and the country in the string of galleries in downtown Westcliffe. In just a short stroll, you’ll discover how much the Wet Mountain Valley’s stunning landscape inspires visiting and local artists.

Visit Westcliffe's Art Galleries

Family friendly in Westcliffe. Plan your next get-together here. Occasional live entertainment, casual cocktail area. Take out available.

Tony's Mountain Pizza

Because winter nights last longer and are darker, there are more opportunities for observing the night sky. In 2015, Silver Cliff and Westcliffe were recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as the ninth International Dark Sky Community in the world, the first in Colorado and with an elevation of almost 7,900 feet — the highest in the world.

Get Unfettered Views of Colorado’s Night Skies

Our boutique hotel offers twelve upscale multi-room suites and cottages in the shadow of the stunning Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range.

Ravens' Lodging & Extended Stays

Peregrine Coffee Roasters is dedicated to creating craft coffee. Not only do they serve the highest quality of coffee drinks, all syrups are handmade with organic ingredients which makes a difference you can taste and feel. Peregrine has something for everyone.

Peregrine Coffee Roasters

Several unique holiday markets fill Spanish Peaks Country’s calendar. Begin at the Museum of Friends, the country’s only counter-culture art museum, where their annual Marketplace of Ideas is sure to fill your basket with one-of-kind gifts. Other holiday markets in December can be found at the Gardner Community Center, the Fox Theater and throughout La Veta, an enclave for Colorado artists.

Stop at a Holiday Market

Long considered the heart and soul of the Cuchara Valley, Dog Bar &amp; Grill is the place to enjoy lunch on the outdoor deck with your favorite canine or a casual dine-in evening for dinner and beverages from a full bar.  Live entertainment on weekends thru the summer.

Dog Bar & Grill

Offering year-around opportunities for motor-free recreation, Cuchara Mountain Park is an exciting place to get out on your snowshoes or backcountry skis and enjoy a pristine, Colorado mountain experience.

Snowshoe or Backcountry Ski at Cuchara Mountain Park

Each evening, we offer a delicious selection from our menu choices of lamb, steak, chicken, seafood or vegetarian complemented with fresh vegetables and potato, rice or pasta, along with soup or salad to complete your meal.

Alys' Restaurant

We are a tiny team of craftswomen with a penchant for crafting quality brews and cocktails in the shadows of the beautiful Huajatollas! Between our fresh brews, inspiring cocktails, and funky fresh mocktails there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Crafty Canary Brewery

The Lofts Downtown is a home away from home for anyone looking to vacation, recreate, or visit the Walsenburg area.