Westcliffe Travel Guide

This grand Victorian-era ranch showcases Colorado's cattle ranching history with meticulously restored buildings from 1869. Explore the elegant main house with period furnishings from the 19th-century frontier.

Hermit Park offers a peaceful retreat with tennis courts and a pavilion in scenic Westcliffe. Bring sports equipment and a picnic to enjoy this local community hub surrounded by Colorado's natural beauty.

Discover Colorado's mining heritage inside the historic 1879 Town Hall and Fire House. Marvel at the original Hook and Ladder wagon with its hand-painted gold leaf dragons and swans.

Gaze at the stars through a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at this renowned Colorado observatory. Guided by astronomy experts, you'll witness celestial wonders in one of America's certified Dark Sky Communities.

This serene high-alpine lake rewards hikers with pristine mountain views in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo range. Bring layers and ample water for the moderate 4-hour return trek through tranquil forests.

This gateway to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness offers hikers forest trails that open to spectacular alpine vistas. Trek to Music Pass for panoramic views of Sand Creek Valley and access to pristine mountain lakes.