Local Attractions in Southern Colorado

Close to Cucharas River Bed and Breakfast

Cuchara Mountain Park

Cuchara Mountain Park offer year-round outdoor recreational opportunities with a focus on free and affordable activities that allow anyone, no matter one's background, skill level, or age. Our mission is to ensure no one is denied the benefit of the outdoors and help to ensure our community and economy thrive.

Cuchara Mountain Park offer Skiing, Snowshoeing, Cross / Back Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Disc Golf, Hiking, Sledding & Snowplay and Star Gazing .

Travel time: 9 minutes (3.6 Miles)
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Cuchara Christian Fellowship

The church of Cuchara Christian Fellowship is located at 18721 State Highway 12 in beautiful Cuchara Colorado. Right on the corner of Highway 12 (Highway of Legends) and the entrance to The Cuchara Mountain Resort just 2 miles south of the quaint mountain village of Cuchara.

It is a facility like no other and is built to emphasize the tranquility of the mountains and the power of God's Word and Spirit. From the murials and the paintings to the logs and the table settings, we have tried to create the perfect gathering place for God's followers.

Service time is Sunday Morning 10:00 am.

Travel time: 4 minutes (2.2 Miles)
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Grandote Peaks Golf and Country Club

Nestled in the breathtaking La Veta Valley along Colorado’s Highway of Legends, Grandote Peaks Golf Course is more than just a destination - it’s an experience. Whether you’re an avid golfer, a foodie, or someone looking for a serene escape, we offer something for everyone.

At Grandote Peaks, we pride ourselves on offering a complete experience for our guests. Enjoy our expertly designed golf course, indulge in delicious dining at the Grandote Steakhouse or Pizzeria, and plan your dream event at our state-of-the-art Event Center or rustic Pole Barn.

Travel time: 16 minutes (10.8 Miles)
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Francisco Fort Museum

A folk museum at the heart of Spanish Peaks country

Colonel Francisco founded a trading post at the foot of the Spanish Peaks in Colorado Territory in 1862. The small town of La Veta grew up around the fort. Francisco Fort still stands - the last surviving original adobe fort in the state - and now serves as the home of Francisco Fort Museum.

We house the heirlooms of Huerfano County including locally and nationally important collections of Native American, Spanish settler, and pioneer artifacts. The Museum is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Travel time: 18 minutes (11.4 Miles)
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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 views of the nearby mountain ranges.

On-site Activities: Archery, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf course on site, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife Viewing

Travel time: 35 minutes (25.1 Miles)
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Uptop Ghost Town, Colorado

When you hear the term “ghost town,” you probably imagine a diminishing population, failing industries, and bleak economic fortunes. That’s why the story of Uptop, Colorado - a 40-acre settlement, established in 1877, near the town of La Veta - paves the way for a newer understanding of what it means to be a ghost town.

Uptop wasn't always thought of this way. From 1877 to 1899, the town had the world's highest train tracks with the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad's Veta Pass. In the early 1900s, the tracks were removed, and Uptop became popular with coal miners and loggers who produced the wood needed for mine infrastructure. Automotive tourism took over once the miners left in the 1940s. Then, in 1962, the state of Colorado created a safer highway through the mountains, leaving Uptop to the ghosts of its industry past.

Travel time: 40 minutes (29.5 Miles)
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