3 Days
Day 1
breakfast
Milberger Farms
Enjoy a yummy breakfast surrounded by the bounty of Pueblo. The restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch, is located inside a farm market. As you savor…
activity
Take a Farm Tour With Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway
See, smell, touch and buy all the things Pueblo’s farms have to offer. Many of these farms have been in families for decades. Learn stories about their…
lunch
Dutch Lunch at Gus’ Tavern
Gus' has been dishing up a Dutch Lunch here since 1933. What's Dutch Lunch? It's basically a deconstructed cold-cut sandwich with slices of white bread,…
activity
Tour Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
Home to the WWII B-29 Super Fortress heavy bomber “Peachy,” this museum is 85,000 square feet of aviation history. There are two hangars and an outdoor…
dinner
La Tronica’s Restaurant
You might find yourself humming the tune to "The Godfather" over the homemade pasta and meatballs here. The fried spaghetti, which comes as a side or…
activity
Shop Pueblo
We always make a stop at Independent Records downtown. Around the corner, Springside Cheese is a cheese-lover's paradise. They offer a few locally made…
lodging
Station on The Riverwalk
Welcome to our family-operated and Pueblo's first boutique-influenced hotel. Repurposed and reinvented from what was once our town's police station…
Day 2
breakfast
Hopscotch Bakery
Homemade is the game here. Start your day with a savory green-chili-bacon quiche or a scrumptious muffin with steaming hot coffee.
Insider's Tip
Head to the San Luis Valley
After breakfast, bid Pueblo a fond farewell and set off to explore the Mystic San Luis Valley. Alamosa is your first stop.
lunch
Calvillo's
Here at Calvillos, we believe Mexican food should be fresh, tasty, and authentic. We are dedicated to serving the best Mexican food in Colorado. Located…
activity
Sit & Sip a Spell at Square Peg Brewerks
Opened by a potato farmer in 2017, this brewery has done its part in introducing local palates to craft beer. And the business is growing: They just…
dinner
Three Barrel Brewing Company
It’s all about beer and wood-fired pizza here. With seasonal taps, this summer 2020's Peach Wheat was spot on. The house salad served on pizza crust…
Insider's Tip
Hikes Abound in Alamosa
Outdoor adventure awaits in the San Luis Valley, and you'll have plenty of hikes to choose from near Alamosa.
activity
Hike North Rock Creek Trail #701
This is a trail west of Alamosa in the Rio Grande National Forest. It follows the Rock Creek and the full hike is 7.6 miles.
lodging
Mellow Moon Lodge
A renovated roadside motor lodge from the 1940s, this small boutique motel has all the touches today’s traveler wants. There are fabulous soaps, an…
Day 3
breakfast
4th Street Diner & Bakery
Serving breakfast and lunch, this charming restaurant is warmed by a wood stove. They also bake their own bread and have a case filled with homemade…
activity
Soak at Joyful Journey Hot Springs
With three pools and sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, this is an unforgettable hot-springs venue. Currently reservations must…
lunch
Little Red Hen Bakery
Breathe in the smell of freshly baked bread in this cozy bakery. With delicious soups and sandwiches, it’s a perfect place for breakfast or lunch .…
activity
Stroll the Waterfront & Downtown
This dog-friendly town is a joy to walk. Explore the Arkansas River on the paved pathway and meander downtown. Some businesses are even dog friendly…
dinner
High Side! Bar & Grill
With two large patios above the Arkansas River, this is the perfect spot to dine with Fido. Enjoy favorites like hamburgers and deviled eggs and watch…
activity
Grab a Cold One at Tres Litros Beer Company
Located downtown, this is Salida’s newest brewery. Garage doors let in lots of light and the patio is dog friendly.
lodging
Amigo Motor Lodge
Another renovated motor lodge, Amigo has five Airstream “rooms” in addition to comfy traditional lodgings, with dog-friendly options in both. Amigo…