CJs Ranch things to do nearby
Things to see and do nearby.
Here are some of the places to go for short day trips.
One of the many museums in Trinidad.
Learn about Western Cowboy history, cool old artifacts.
Artwork by the famed AR Mitchell, the " original cowboy artist".
Seasonal , limited hours so call first. 719-846-4224
12 locals recommend
A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
150 E Main StOne of the many museums in Trinidad.
Learn about Western Cowboy history, cool old artifacts.
Artwork by the famed AR Mitchell, the " original cowboy artist".
Seasonal , limited hours so call first. 719-846-4224
Visit the top of Spanish Peaks, access may be limited at times due to inclement weather, non maintained road.
6 locals recommend
Cordova Pass Camp Ground
364 County Rd 56.8Visit the top of Spanish Peaks, access may be limited at times due to inclement weather, non maintained road.
Cute little stop on your way around “Highway of Legends”
Highway . #12. from Trinidad to Cuchara. Right at some of the best Stonewalls in the area. small deli serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gift shop with Fishing licenses and supplies.
may be seasonal hours.
9 locals recommend
Stonewall Shopping Bag
6689 CO-12Cute little stop on your way around “Highway of Legends”
Highway . #12. from Trinidad to Cuchara. Right at some of the best Stonewalls in the area. small deli serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gift shop with Fishing licenses and supplies.
may be seasonal hours.
Resort has great food, boat rentals for fishing or hours of fun on beautiful lake. Just off Highway of Legends #12, about 1 hr. from cabin. Seasonal hours.
8 locals recommend
Monument Lake Resort
4789 CO-12Resort has great food, boat rentals for fishing or hours of fun on beautiful lake. Just off Highway of Legends #12, about 1 hr. from cabin. Seasonal hours.
Located in Walsenburg, along Highway of legends . They have a lake with a beach for swimming as well as canoe and kayak rentals during the summer months. Another Lake for recreational boating.
Golf course as well. may be seasonal hours.
23 locals recommend
Lathrop State Park
70 Co Rd 502Located in Walsenburg, along Highway of legends . They have a lake with a beach for swimming as well as canoe and kayak rentals during the summer months. Another Lake for recreational boating.
Golf course as well. may be seasonal hours.
Small marina and concessions, motor boats allowed.along Highway of Legends.
29 locals recommend
Trinidad Lake State Park
32610 Colorado 12Small marina and concessions, motor boats allowed.along Highway of Legends.
Monument Lake Park
4789 CO-12Pretty drive around Highway #12, great for fishing.
No motor boats allowed.
Colorados newest State Park
entrance in Trinidad off exit #11. Hiking, biking trails open,
Camping coming soon.
11 locals recommend
Fishers Peak State Park
Santa Fe TrailColorados newest State Park
entrance in Trinidad off exit #11. Hiking, biking trails open,
Camping coming soon.
Mission: Wolf
13388 County Road 634Learn about wolves, up close and personable.
Grandote Peaks Golf Course and Country Club
Golf with great views, has bar and grill.
Food scene
Restaurants nearby
Spanish Peaks Inn
22590 County Rd 43.76 minutes from the cabin,
good food, family owned.
Bands on Saturdays in season.
Seasonal hours, call ahead to verify they are open
Great spot to have lunch on your day trip from the cabin.
Dog friendly, great burgers and pizza.
they have bands on the weekends.
26 locals recommend
Dog Bar & Grill
34 Cuchara AveSeasonal hours, call ahead to verify they are open
Great spot to have lunch on your day trip from the cabin.
Dog friendly, great burgers and pizza.
they have bands on the weekends.
Best Italian in Trinidad, 3rd generation family.
Service in a little house with only 7 tables, and great Italian DELI
14 locals recommend
Nana & Nano's Pasta House
418 E Main StBest Italian in Trinidad, 3rd generation family.
Service in a little house with only 7 tables, and great Italian DELI
Habaneros' Mexican Grill
508 Nevada AveGreat Mexican in Trinidad.
Small place, but very good.
Tasty “ New Mexico” style Mexican food. 45 minutes from cabin in Trinidad.
11 locals recommend
Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant
9900 Santa Fe TrailTasty “ New Mexico” style Mexican food. 45 minutes from cabin in Trinidad.
Great little spot for lunch or dinner, Brussels sprouts are the best.
14 locals recommend
Las Animas Grill
341 N Commercial StGreat little spot for lunch or dinner, Brussels sprouts are the best.
Purple Toad Social Tap & Grill
101 Americana RoadNow called Club 14, new management . Good food ,
Great Italian food, singing wait staff, FUN experience
in Trinidad, 35 minutes from cabin
limited hours call ahead
6 locals recommend
Rino's Italian Restaurant
400 E Main StGreat Italian food, singing wait staff, FUN experience
in Trinidad, 35 minutes from cabin
limited hours call ahead
Sightseeing
These sights are farther away from cabin, but worth the trip if you have the time.
Natural wonder of Sand Dunes, about 1.5 hours from cabin just Northwest of Walsenburg. seasonal, call first 719-378-6395.
sand board rentals are just OUTSIDE the park. Great family fun.
265 locals recommend
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Natural wonder of Sand Dunes, about 1.5 hours from cabin just Northwest of Walsenburg. seasonal, call first 719-378-6395.
sand board rentals are just OUTSIDE the park. Great family fun.
Beautiful Red rock formations, guided tours or hiking trails on your own. about 2.5 hours from the cabin in Colorado Springs.
seasonal, limited hours, call first 719-634-6666
58 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Park
3105 Gateway RdBeautiful Red rock formations, guided tours or hiking trails on your own. about 2.5 hours from the cabin in Colorado Springs.
seasonal, limited hours, call first 719-634-6666
Very scenic train ride thru the Gorge and mountains.
About 2 hrs from the cabin in Canon City, West of Pueblo
seasonal hours, call first 719-275-7507
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetVery scenic train ride thru the Gorge and mountains.
About 2 hrs from the cabin in Canon City, West of Pueblo
seasonal hours, call first 719-275-7507
Americas mountain, highest point in Colorado,
very scenic drive (hike) up to 14,ooo ft.
visitor center, seasonal call for hours.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Americas mountain, highest point in Colorado,
very scenic drive (hike) up to 14,ooo ft.
visitor center, seasonal call for hours.