Guidebook for La Veta, Cuchara and Surrounding Areas
Food Scene
The Dog Bar is an excellent choice for Pub food and drink - and you can bring your favorite four-legged friends.
26 locals recommend
Dog Bar & Grill
34 Cuchara AveThe Dog Bar is an excellent choice for Pub food and drink - and you can bring your favorite four-legged friends.
Terrific food in a lovely atmosphere. Outdoor summer seating is also a great option.
Timbers Restaurant
23 Cuchara AveTerrific food in a lovely atmosphere. Outdoor summer seating is also a great option.
Alys' Restaurant
604 S Oak StTerrific food and atmosphere! Be sure to make reservations.
Ryus Ave Bakery
129 W Ryus AveWonderful breakfasts and lunch
Paradise Coffee LLC
305 S Main StTerrific coffee and bakery items. Nice atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Deerprint has fine wine, tasty small plates, a fun atmosphere (inside and out)… a great location to meet up with friends! They also have occasional live music.
14 locals recommend
Deerprint Wine & Bistro
106 E Francisco StDeerprint has fine wine, tasty small plates, a fun atmosphere (inside and out)… a great location to meet up with friends! They also have occasional live music.
Good craft beer, fun atmosphere. Food available from across the street. Give it a try!
8 locals recommend
Crafty Canary Brewery
107 E 5th StGood craft beer, fun atmosphere. Food available from across the street. Give it a try!
The La Veta Mercantile includes a lovely venue for concerts... definitely give it a try!
9 locals recommend
La Veta Mercantile
300 S Main StThe La Veta Mercantile includes a lovely venue for concerts... definitely give it a try!
Everything Else
The LaVeta Merchantile has it all! A lovely shop during the day with beer tasting and a display of local art … and frequent Musical guest and other events in the evenings.
9 locals recommend
La Veta Mercantile
300 S Main StThe LaVeta Merchantile has it all! A lovely shop during the day with beer tasting and a display of local art … and frequent Musical guest and other events in the evenings.
Parks & Nature
Cuchara Mountain Park includes 50 acres of hiking trails, Frisbe golf, picnic areas and lots of opportunity for exploration.
10 locals recommend
Cuchara Mountain Park (Formerly Panadero Ski Resort)
1234 Panadero AveCuchara Mountain Park includes 50 acres of hiking trails, Frisbe golf, picnic areas and lots of opportunity for exploration.
Two large recreational lakes with a 2.6 mile sidewalk around the largest. Hiking trails in the surrounding foot hills for an awesome view of the park and Spanish Peaks. Also a 9 hole golf course available.
23 locals recommend
Lathrop State Park
70 Co Rd 502Two large recreational lakes with a 2.6 mile sidewalk around the largest. Hiking trails in the surrounding foot hills for an awesome view of the park and Spanish Peaks. Also a 9 hole golf course available.
Fantastic National Park... like no other!
265 locals recommend
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Fantastic National Park... like no other!
Sightseeing
Rio Grande Railroad leaves from Alamos or Fort Bragg and provides several different scenic ride options, including concert tours and wine train tours. This is a fun and unique experience!
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
610 State AveRio Grande Railroad leaves from Alamos or Fort Bragg and provides several different scenic ride options, including concert tours and wine train tours. This is a fun and unique experience!