Where Legends Roam: Southern Colorado’s Spanish Peaks Country

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Visiting the towns of Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, Trinidad and Aguilar is the best way to see Colorado's famed Spanish Peaks from all angles.

Insider's Tip
Winter Escape

Spanish Peaks Country tends to be drier in the winter than other parts of the state. If you want to get out of the snow, head to southern Colorado, where trails and streets are waiting for you to explore.

Sustainability Activity
How to Give Back to These Special Places

Support The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) by purchasing their fundraising posters, which help with operating expenses and give you a cool souvenir of the area.

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lathrop state park-water skiing photo
Activity
Lathrop State Park
Nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks, this park offers a gentle climate, 103 campsites, fishing, waterskiing, golfing, hiking and great…
Activity
Wahatoya State Wildlife Area
The main trail meanders through fields, woods and into a deep arroyo on the south side. There is a by-pass trail for people who prefer not to enter…
Dinner
Corine's Mexican Food
Serving excellent Mexican food since 1956, with a red-chili sauce known throughout the land.
Activity
Crafty Canary Brewery
We are a tiny team of craftswomen with a penchant for crafting quality brews and cocktails in the shadows of the beautiful Huajatollas! Between…
Lodging
Spanish Peaks Guesthouse
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…
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Breakfast
Serendipity Coffee House
“A taste of today in yesterday’s store” reflects what to expect on a visit to Serendipity. Owner Gaye Davis has chosen to create a coffee shop…
Activity
Start the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway

Download the Travel Storys App for a fully immersive experience. For the first leg, drive from Walsenburg to Trinidad. Take some time to stop at the Ludlow Historic Site, the town of Aguliar, and historic Trinidad.

Lunch
Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant
We are a locally owned and operated restaurant in Trinidad, Colorado that serves Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine.
Activity
Back on the Highway of Legends

Driving from Trinidad to La Veta, you’ll pass Trinidad Lake State Park, the Cokedale Historic District, Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area and Stonewall. Take your time to explore the area, stop in at the Stonewall Shopping Bag before taking in the views from Monument and North Lakes.

Dinner
Alys' Restaurant
Each evening, we offer a delicious selection from our menu choices of lamb, steak, chicken, seafood or vegetarian complemented with fresh vegetables…
Activity
Lodging
The Warehouse Suite
The Warehouse Suite might very well be one of the best kept secrets in Huerfano County. Located on the top floor of the historic Kincade Building…
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Breakfast
Paradise Coffee
Family-owned Paradise Coffee was brewed in April 2012. Serving a variety of delicious espresso, lattes and coffees.
Activity
Shalawalla
Gallery, gift shop and batik studio. Local art and craft featuring batik by Beth and Jonathan Evans. Batik classes. Fair trade gifts and…
Lunch
Alys' Restaurant
Each evening, we offer a delicious selection from our menu choices of lamb, steak, chicken, seafood or vegetarian complemented with fresh vegetables…
Activity
Museum of Friends
Opened by artists Brendt and Maria Cocchiarelli Berger, this contemporary arts museum houses over 600 pieces of art, the majority of which has ben…
Dinner
George's Drive Inn Restaurant
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.
Activity
La Veta Art Galleries

Peruse La Veta’s art galleries. 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 Street.

Lodging
Two Fox Cabins & RV's
Twelve rental cabins in La Veta. The property abuts the Cuchara River. We do daily, weekly and monthly rentals.