Dorito Verde Westcliffe, Colorado
Educational
The Smokey Jack observatory (SJO), located in The Bluff Park at the west end of Main Street across from Cliff Lanes in Westcliffe, For directions using Google Maps, click here. The SJO was formally dedicated on the night of Friday, November 13, 2015, with over 100 people attending. It houses one of the most powerful telescopes in Colorado, attracting star lovers from around the world!
https://www.darkskiescolorado.org/smokey-jack-observatory
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Smokey Jack Observatory
100 S Adams BlvdThe Smokey Jack observatory (SJO), located in The Bluff Park at the west end of Main Street across from Cliff Lanes in Westcliffe, For directions using Google Maps, click here. The SJO was formally dedicated on the night of Friday, November 13, 2015, with over 100 people attending. It houses one of the most powerful telescopes in Colorado, attracting star lovers from around the world!
https://www.darkskiescolorado.org/smokey-jack-observatory
Mission: Wolf is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational wolf sanctuary in the remote Colorado mountains. We focus on sustainability, operate on solar power, and build with recycled materials.
https://missionwolf.org/
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Mission: Wolf
13388 County Road 634Mission: Wolf is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational wolf sanctuary in the remote Colorado mountains. We focus on sustainability, operate on solar power, and build with recycled materials.
https://missionwolf.org/
The Silver Cliff Museum currently houses memorabilia and artifacts that depict the history of Silver Cliff Mining and history of the County. The museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Fri-Sat-Sun, 1pm – 4pm. There is no admission fees operated on donations.
For more information, or to schedule a private tour contact Town Clerk, 719-783-2615, or townclerk@silvercliffco.com.
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Silver Cliff Museum
606 Main StThe Silver Cliff Museum currently houses memorabilia and artifacts that depict the history of Silver Cliff Mining and history of the County. The museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Fri-Sat-Sun, 1pm – 4pm. There is no admission fees operated on donations.
For more information, or to schedule a private tour contact Town Clerk, 719-783-2615, or townclerk@silvercliffco.com.
Health & Fitness
The Salida Hot Springs Pool is the largest indoor hot springs facility in the country. Our water is gathered from an underground springs eight miles up the road, high in the Rocky Mountains. From there, it is piped directly to our pools through insulated pipeline, delivering fresh hot water continually. This sparkling clear, odorless water was originally enjoyed by the area's first inhabitants, the Ute Indians. We now respect and enjoy this water for it natural refreshing and warming qualities.
https://www.colorado.com/hot-springs/salida-hot-springs
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Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
The Salida Hot Springs Pool is the largest indoor hot springs facility in the country. Our water is gathered from an underground springs eight miles up the road, high in the Rocky Mountains. From there, it is piped directly to our pools through insulated pipeline, delivering fresh hot water continually. This sparkling clear, odorless water was originally enjoyed by the area's first inhabitants, the Ute Indians. We now respect and enjoy this water for it natural refreshing and warming qualities.
https://www.colorado.com/hot-springs/salida-hot-springs
**HARD** Humboldt Peak Trail is a 10.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/humboldt-peak-trail
Humboldt Peak
**HARD** Humboldt Peak Trail is a 10.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/humboldt-peak-trail
**HARD** Lakes of the Clouds is a 10.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and backpacking and is best used from April until December. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lakes-of-the-clouds
Lake of the Clouds
**HARD** Lakes of the Clouds is a 10.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and backpacking and is best used from April until December. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lakes-of-the-clouds
**MODERATE** Music Pass Trail is a 2.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/music-pass-trail
Music Pass trailhead
**MODERATE** Music Pass Trail is a 2.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/music-pass-trail
**EASY** Crystal Falls Via Rainbow Trail is a 6.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/crystal-falls-via-rainbow-trail
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Rainbow trail
County Road 120**EASY** Crystal Falls Via Rainbow Trail is a 6.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Westcliffe, Colorado that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/crystal-falls-via-rainbow-trail
Guided Colorado Whitewater Rafting Tours Since 1972
Let River Runners be your guide on the Arkansas River in Colorado. Raft in some of the most beautiful valleys and canyons in the world on half-day, full-day or multi-day adventures. Beginner, intermediate and advanced tours depart daily May through September. Choose from two Colorado whitewater rafting outposts near Buena Vista and Cañon City.
https://whitewater.net/
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River Runners at the Royal Gorge
44641 US-50Guided Colorado Whitewater Rafting Tours Since 1972
Let River Runners be your guide on the Arkansas River in Colorado. Raft in some of the most beautiful valleys and canyons in the world on half-day, full-day or multi-day adventures. Beginner, intermediate and advanced tours depart daily May through September. Choose from two Colorado whitewater rafting outposts near Buena Vista and Cañon City.
https://whitewater.net/
Monarch Mountain
123 N F Sthttps://www.skimonarch.com/
Food scene
At Peregrine, we only source and roast coffee that pleasantly surprises. We invite you to slow down and enjoy our coffee to create meaningful memories with those you love.
https://peregrineroasters.com/
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Peregrine Coffee Roasters
102 S 7th StAt Peregrine, we only source and roast coffee that pleasantly surprises. We invite you to slow down and enjoy our coffee to create meaningful memories with those you love.
https://peregrineroasters.com/
Your family friendly home town bakery. Call ahead and order for your next event or family gathering. Books, gift items and catering also available.
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Sugar & Spice Mountain Bakery
411 Main StYour family friendly home town bakery. Call ahead and order for your next event or family gathering. Books, gift items and catering also available.
Tumbleweed Coffee House
602 W Main StGood place to pick up some tasty pastries and Coffee.
Westcliffe's original specialty coffee shop. If you're looking for amazing coffee in our tiny town, Candy's is the place to be!
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and specialty drinks!
https://www.candyscoffee.com/
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Candy's Coffee
106 S 2nd StWestcliffe's original specialty coffee shop. If you're looking for amazing coffee in our tiny town, Candy's is the place to be!
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and specialty drinks!
https://www.candyscoffee.com/
Restaurant nestled among pine and aspen trees set in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
https://www.facebook.com/thehistoricalpinelodge/
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Alpine Lodge
6848 Co Rd 140Restaurant nestled among pine and aspen trees set in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
https://www.facebook.com/thehistoricalpinelodge/
We offer down home, southern based cooking just like Grandma used to make for you, served with the promise of an excellent dining experience!
https://www.facebook.com/Silver-Cliff-Mountain-Inn-Restaurant-178656198989059/
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Silver Cliff Mountain Inn
700 Ohio StWe offer down home, southern based cooking just like Grandma used to make for you, served with the promise of an excellent dining experience!
https://www.facebook.com/Silver-Cliff-Mountain-Inn-Restaurant-178656198989059/
Located in Silver Cliff, Colorado, at the base of the Sangre De Cristo mountains, Tony's Mountain Pizza offers a wide variety of specialty pizzas and "build your own" combinations.
Our hand-tossed pizzas are produced with only the finest ingredients, and our pizza crust is the best in Custer County. In addition we offer appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, baked potatoes, gluten friendly items, specialty coffee, ice cream and desserts. Our event room can host your larger parties and events, always with a personal touch. In the summer enjoy the open air and patio seating, in the winter the cozy sunroom with fireplace! Magical, mountain memories guaranteed!
https://www.tonysmountainpizza.com/
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Tony's Mountain Pizza
630 Main StLocated in Silver Cliff, Colorado, at the base of the Sangre De Cristo mountains, Tony's Mountain Pizza offers a wide variety of specialty pizzas and "build your own" combinations.
Our hand-tossed pizzas are produced with only the finest ingredients, and our pizza crust is the best in Custer County. In addition we offer appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, baked potatoes, gluten friendly items, specialty coffee, ice cream and desserts. Our event room can host your larger parties and events, always with a personal touch. In the summer enjoy the open air and patio seating, in the winter the cozy sunroom with fireplace! Magical, mountain memories guaranteed!
https://www.tonysmountainpizza.com/
4Kings Bar & Grill
404 E Main StreetGrab a drink or have a burger at this local Westcliffe spot.
Bootleggers Deli
309 W Main StExcellent paninis with indoor and patio seating.
Zita's Mountain Bistro
BEEZA’s Restaurant & Pub
Farmers Market
Established in 2007, the Westcliffe Farm and Makers Market is committed to bringing you healthy, local food and locally produced art and craft items. We strive to provide produce grown by local farmers that is free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through October -
315 Main St, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Westcliffe Farmers Market
315 Main StreetEstablished in 2007, the Westcliffe Farm and Makers Market is committed to bringing you healthy, local food and locally produced art and craft items. We strive to provide produce grown by local farmers that is free of herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through October -
315 Main St, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Liquor Stores
The Liquor Cabinet has the largest selection of Wine, Beer and Spirits in all of Custer County. Visit us today and find just the right thing to “Wet Your Whistle”!
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Sun 10am - 6pm
https://www.facebook.com/straitandmain/
100 Main St
100 Main StreetThe Liquor Cabinet has the largest selection of Wine, Beer and Spirits in all of Custer County. Visit us today and find just the right thing to “Wet Your Whistle”!
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Sun 10am - 6pm
https://www.facebook.com/straitandmain/
Antler Liquor Store & Motel
102 S 6th StSightseeing
WELCOME TO THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK!
Home of America’s Highest Suspension Bridge & Zip Line
Begin your Colorado adventure experiencing 360° of adrenaline packed rides and breathtaking views at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park! Home to America’s highest suspension bridge, Colorado’s #1 Bucket List Zip Line, and World’s Scariest Skycoaster, the park has something for everyone. No trip to Colorado would be complete without an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind visit to America’s bridge.
https://royalgorgebridge.com/
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Royal Gorge
WELCOME TO THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK!
Home of America’s Highest Suspension Bridge & Zip Line
Begin your Colorado adventure experiencing 360° of adrenaline packed rides and breathtaking views at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park! Home to America’s highest suspension bridge, Colorado’s #1 Bucket List Zip Line, and World’s Scariest Skycoaster, the park has something for everyone. No trip to Colorado would be complete without an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind visit to America’s bridge.
https://royalgorgebridge.com/
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra.
https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm
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Stóru Sandkassanna þjóðgarður og varðveislu svæði
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra.
https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm
Welcome to Bishop Castle
For nearly 60 years, Jim Bishop has been constructing one of the most impressive monuments to perseverance in Colorado. Bishop castle is a monumental statue in stone and iron that cries loud testament to the beauty and glory of not only Having a Dream, but Sticking with your Dream no matter what, and most importantly, that if you do believe in yourself and strive to maintain that belief, anything can happen! Three full stories of interior rooms complete with a Grand Ballroom, soaring towers and bridges with vistas of a hundred miles, and a Fire-Breathing Dragon make the Bishop Castle quite the unforgettable experience! Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open.
https://www.bishopcastle.org/
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Biskupsborg
12705 CO-165Welcome to Bishop Castle
For nearly 60 years, Jim Bishop has been constructing one of the most impressive monuments to perseverance in Colorado. Bishop castle is a monumental statue in stone and iron that cries loud testament to the beauty and glory of not only Having a Dream, but Sticking with your Dream no matter what, and most importantly, that if you do believe in yourself and strive to maintain that belief, anything can happen! Three full stories of interior rooms complete with a Grand Ballroom, soaring towers and bridges with vistas of a hundred miles, and a Fire-Breathing Dragon make the Bishop Castle quite the unforgettable experience! Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open.
https://www.bishopcastle.org/
City/town information
The quiet area, home to 200 miles of hiking and biking trails and 54 alpine lakes, has an air of the undiscovered, and you’re likely to spot real cowboys and gals herding cattle on horseback.
Dark Skies Community - There are only 20 dark sky communities in the world. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are Colorado’s only certified Dark Sky Communities. To become an IDA International Dark Sky Community the town or city must adhere to strict implementation and enforcement of a quality outdoor lighting ordinance, like adding shielding units to outdoor lights so that light is being directed down and not up. The intent of this organization is to help preserve and protect dark skies through responsible lighting policies and public education.
https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/westcliffe
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Westcliffe
The quiet area, home to 200 miles of hiking and biking trails and 54 alpine lakes, has an air of the undiscovered, and you’re likely to spot real cowboys and gals herding cattle on horseback.
Dark Skies Community - There are only 20 dark sky communities in the world. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are Colorado’s only certified Dark Sky Communities. To become an IDA International Dark Sky Community the town or city must adhere to strict implementation and enforcement of a quality outdoor lighting ordinance, like adding shielding units to outdoor lights so that light is being directed down and not up. The intent of this organization is to help preserve and protect dark skies through responsible lighting policies and public education.
https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/westcliffe
Silver Cliff is a small town, pop. 657, located in the Wet Mountain Valley in south-central Colorado in Custer County. Located along State Highway 96 at an elevation of 7,982 feet, Silver Cliff has spectacular views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and retains a small-town atmosphere.
https://www.silvercliffco.com/
Silver Cliff
Silver Cliff is a small town, pop. 657, located in the Wet Mountain Valley in south-central Colorado in Custer County. Located along State Highway 96 at an elevation of 7,982 feet, Silver Cliff has spectacular views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and retains a small-town atmosphere.
https://www.silvercliffco.com/