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Small-town charm awaits in southern Colorado's Spanish Peaks County, where natural wonders, history, cultural events and art hubs combine for a feeling all its own.

Spanish Peaks Country: Walsenburg, La Veta, Trinidad & More

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Nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks, this park offers a gentle climate, 103 campsites, fishing, waterskiing, golfing, hiking and great views of the nearby mountain ranges.

Lathrop State Park

Full-service restaurant and bar on the golf course inside Lathrop State Park.

Walsenburg Golf Course Restaurant

This exceptionally scenic multi-use non-motorized asphalt trail encircles Martin Lake. The 3-mile trail is a closed loop trail. This handicap accessible trail is popular with the bicyclists as well as walkers and is within walking distance from both campgrounds.

Cuerno Verde Trail 

Serving excellent Mexican food since 1956, with a red-chili sauce known throughout the land.

Corine's Mexican Food

Opened by artists Brendt and Maria Cocchiarelli Berger, this contemporary arts museum houses over 600 pieces of art, the majority of which has ben donated to the museum. Exhibitions change roughly every month and the museum holds regular artist talks.

Museum of Friends

Spanish Peaks Guesthouse is a vacation rental on 200ac south of Walsenburg at the gateway to the Spanish Peaks. A 3 bed/2 bath home, it is ideal as a family or couples getaway, a relaxing escape and a base for all of your Southern Colorado adventures.

Spanish Peaks Guesthouse

Delight in breakfast classics like packed breakfast burritos, decadent pancakes and more.

Skinny's Diner and Bar

An original adobe fort in continuous use since 1862. Saloon, log school, blacksmith shop, exhibits of  geology, Native and Hispanic cultures, anglo settlement, local industry. Special free events bring history and culture to life!

Francisco Fort Museum

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

A 100-acre lake stocked with browns, cutthroats, rainbows, kokanee salmon and splake.

Fishing at Monument Lake Park

This is the hottest thing going in the area. Nearly every day it’s obvious when you look at the multitude of parked vehicles, that the food is good.

George's Drive Inn Restaurant

The Gallery displays the works of regional artists in a variety of changing exhibits throughout the year, while the Gift Shop provides members a year-round outlet for their arts and crafts.

SPACe Gallery

This isn't your basic franchise cookie cutter property. Originally built as the La Veta Hotel and featuring the ledger in the lobby dating back to 1883, you're sure to find this property special and full of charm. Located in the heart of La Veta, this property tells countless stories over the years, including those of being haunted.

La Veta Inn

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks in a charming location on Trinidad's Main Street.

The Cafe

Trinidad History Museum features the historic Bloom Mansion and Baca House, two residences built in the late 19th century, as well as heritage gardens and the Santa Fe Trail Museum. Learn all about the region’s diverse cultural and ethnic heritage through lively events and exhibitions such as <a href="https://www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/borderlands-southern-colorado-santa-fe-trail">Borderlands of Southern Colorado</a> and <a href="https://www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/children-ludlow">Children of Ludlow: Life in a Battlezone, 1913-1914</a>, an award winning display that examines the Colorado Coalfield Strike and Ludlow Massacre through the eyes of the more than 9,000 children who endured the strike. 
Tours of the historic Baca House take place each day at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trinidad History Museum

Pizza specialist fixing up wood-fired pies, plus beer &amp; wine, with outdoor seating.

Bella Luna Pizzeria

Historic markers are placed throughout Trinidad's Purgatoire River Walk. Rocky bluffs, nearby mountains, native plants, and wildlife make an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.

Purgatoire River Walk

Bringing Trinidad a freshly made menu, craft beers and cocktails with excellent customer service!

Las Animas Grill

The SCRT in Trinidad produces professional theatre, community theatre, special theatrical events and educational programs for teens and youth.

Main Street LIVE

We offer our guests 26 deluxe rooms and 28 RV spots with full hookups.