Where the Spanish Peaks rise over southern Colorado, the Best Western Rambler welcomes road-trippers to Walsenburg, Colorado, a gateway to the high country and the scenic byways beyond.
The drives alone are worth the trip. The Highway of Legends Scenic Byway winds west toward the twin Spanish Peaks and the San Isabel National Forest, while Lathrop State Park, Colorado's first state park, spreads its two lakes for fishing and hiking just outside town. The Walsenburg Mining Museum traces the area's coal-camp past, and the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival brings music to the streets each year, drawing crowds from across the region.
A complimentary full hot breakfast opens the morning, an indoor heated pool eases tired legs, and free high-speed Wi-Fi keeps work moving. Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen television, and the hotel welcomes pets. Bound for Taos, Pueblo, or the peaks themselves, Walsenburg makes a friendly waypoint.