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Walsenburg - South Central Colorado

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Walsenburg
Settled in 1880, Walsenburg sits at the gateway to the Cuchara Valley. Originally named Plaza de Los Leones when it was founded in 1862, the town became Walsenburg in 1870, after community leader Fred Walsen opened a large general store, started the area's first coal mine and incorporated the town's 320-acre site.

Today, visitors to Walsenburg can find a lot more than a general store. The town is home to Lanthrop State Park, where plenty of lakes offer opportunities for swimming, boating, wind surfing and fishing. And nearby, San Isabel National Forest, the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains offer hiking and biking trails as well as beautiful scenery.

Walsenburg
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Walsenburg Wild Waters
Vacationers who want their scenery with a dose of history can travel the Highway of Legends. A scenic state and national byway since the 1980s, the route highlights areas important to Colorado's history.

Or stay closer to town and take a fun break at Walsenburg's new water park. With two giant slides, a diving pool, and multiple fountains, sprays and water-dumping buckets, the park is a great way to cool down after a hot day of summer sightseeing. Visitors can also stop by Walsenburg's museums to learn about the town's coal mining history and get a closer look at some of its remaining historic buildings.

Walsenburg is Near: Cuchara Valley Area & Trinidad


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  • Dakota Campground & BIRCO RV Parts & Service
      A great stop before leaving Colorado or heading to the mountain, or if you want a relaxing less crowded vacation. A 1/2 mile off I-25 near Walsenburg. RV sites. Tenting area. RV Parts & Service Shop on-site.

  • La Plaza Inn, Historic Hotel, B&B, Cafe & Bookstore
      Walsenburg is along the Scenic Highway of Legends. Elegant hotel built in 1907 with intimate B&B rooms, kitchenette suites for families. Meeting and banquet facilities. Plus a romantic honeymoon suite.

  • Lathrop State Park
      In the shadow of the legendary Spanish Peaks, visitors will enjoy 1,594 acres of recreational paradise with 103 campsites, two lakes, 9-hole golf course and hiking trails just 3 miles west Walsenburg.

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      A complete RV Parts & Service shop with an auto mechanic on duty in Walsenburg, a 1/2 mile off I-25. Need emergency service call us! Our mechanics can fix your recreational vehicle! RV sites. Tenting area.

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