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City in Colorado, United States
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Walsenburg is the county seat of Huerfano County, Colorado, USA. Once called "La Plaza de los Leones," Walsenburg sits at an altitude of 6,171 feet (1,881 m) above sea level on the geological border between Colorado's Eastern Plains to the east and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west. Once a bustling mining town at the turn of the 20th century, today Walsenburg is a tranquil, laid-back base for Southern Colorado's outdoor tourism.
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"The Walsenburg Mining Museum, housed in an 1896 jail, exhibits not only the stories of Huerfano County's mining camps, but memorabilia from such notable characters as Bob Ford (famous for killing Jesse James) and labor leader Mary 'Mother' Jones." Open from April to November.
Movies on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday matinees.
Camping, hiking, fishing, programs, etc. The Hogback Trail is unique and provides great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Nine holes. See the "Eat" section below for detail on the golf course's restaurant.
A pizza joint that also serves ice cream. Full bar.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cheeses and meats by the pound, pastries, etc.
A full bar and restaurant, opened November 24, 2023.
Breakfast and lunch
Breakfast and lunch only.
Tasty American and Mexican food in a friendly atmosphere
American comfort food with a full bar. Call to ensure they're open
A microbrewery specializing in ales, with a full bar.
In the same building as the Crafty Canary, a brewpub and bar.
One guesthouse, seven miles south of Walsenburg on a dirt road, it accommodates one group of 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 4 beds and 2 baths.
15 lofts in the top two floors of the Walsenburg Mercantile.
Opened in June 2023: 10 RV sites with 50-, 30-, and 20-amp electric hookups and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Located next to the golf course restaurant and the golf course itself. It's adjacent to Lathrop State Park but not a part of the park, so no park pass is required, unless you also use the park.
31 RV sites and 10 tent sites; they can board guests' horses as well. They also do all types of RV repairs.
A popular and enduring women's clothing store.
Over 30 individual shops and stalls, including artwork, crafts, food, health and beauty aids, and clothing.
By bus
Greyhound has one bus in each direction (north, south) each day.
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