Guidebook for Westcliffe
Sightseeing
Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165Very unique edifice with great scenery in route.
Parks & Nature
Spectacular views with much sun and fun for the whole family.
265 locals recommend
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Spectacular views with much sun and fun for the whole family.
Short or long walk with panoramic view of Sand Dunes, Sangre de Cristos, San Juans and the San Luis Valley.
Zapata Falls Trail
Zapata Falls TrailShort or long walk with panoramic view of Sand Dunes, Sangre de Cristos, San Juans and the San Luis Valley.
Rainbow Train has several access points along the foot of the Sangres. Road 198 is towards the north end of the valley.
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
3056 Co Rd 198Rainbow Train has several access points along the foot of the Sangres. Road 198 is towards the north end of the valley.
Entertainment & Activities
Dark Skies Westcliffe club hosts "Star Parties" throughout the Summer and Fall. Host can arrange for private showings for groups of 6 or more who will be able to see galaxies via a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with computer guided pointing and tracking. Host will donate to the Dark Skies on your group's behalf.
13 locals recommend
Smokey Jack Observatory
100 S Adams BlvdDark Skies Westcliffe club hosts "Star Parties" throughout the Summer and Fall. Host can arrange for private showings for groups of 6 or more who will be able to see galaxies via a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with computer guided pointing and tracking. Host will donate to the Dark Skies on your group's behalf.
Essentials
Very reasonable section of groceries and sundries that is well targeted to locals and visitors. Fishing supplies and bait.
Organics are provided but it's not Whole Foods (or Paycheck).
18 locals recommend
Lowe’s
50 Main StVery reasonable section of groceries and sundries that is well targeted to locals and visitors. Fishing supplies and bait.
Organics are provided but it's not Whole Foods (or Paycheck).