Looming mountains surrounding you everywhere you look, cozy cabins, and lots of small town coffee shops, local stores, and more! Westcliffe, Colorado is the perfect spot for a wedding getaway! If you want wedding pictures with your dress flying in the wind and the most stunning mountains in the background, this is the place for you!
My sister and her beautiful wife eloped in Westcliffe. Read more about planning a wedding here or even visiting on a vacation!
What to See/Do in Westcliffe, CO:
The Bluff:
This spot is where you can take your breathtaking wedding photos with the mountains striking in the background.
Get coffee at a cute local coffee shop. Below are some spots we stopped at!
Candy’s Coffee, Tumbleweed Coffee House & Sugar Lump
Explore the downtown area - there are a ton of cute little shops here. Get your cake ordered from the local grocery store and pick up your flowers from a local florist shop!
Check out Frontier Pathways Byway (Scenic view)
Venable Lakes in Sangre De Cristo Mountains (hiking spot)
Lake of Clouds (hiking spot)
Places to eat in Westcliffe:
Chappy’s Mountain View Bar and Grill
Tony’s Mountain Pizza - we shared pizza and a salad….delicious!
Rocky Mountain Gourmet Grill
Silver Dome Saloon and Music Hall
Stage Stop Ice Cream
Sugar and Spice Mountain Bakery
Colorado Springs is not TOO far from Westcliffe, CO. If you have some extra time to explore the area, here are some spots to check out:
Garden of the Gods
Painted Mines - click here to read more!
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Red Rock Canyon
Bishops Castle - click here to read more! This castle is completely free to visit and has a lot of history.
Desert Reef Beach Hot Spring
Seven Bridges Trail
Pikes Peak and Pikes Peak Highway
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Royal Gorge Train Excursion - click here to read more!
The Great Sand Dunes National Park is around 2 hours away, but totally worth the trip if you have the time.
Tips for sand dune boarding:
DRESS WARM and cover all parts of your body. When the wind blows, the sand can sting. Ladies: wear a hat so that sand doesn’t cover every inch of your hair.
I would highly recommend bringing some skiing goggles (or any goggles for that matter). The sand can sting your eyes. Keep your eyes protected so that you can enjoy your time!
You can bring your own boards to sled on. If you aren’t able to pack a board, you can rent one at the closest town!
If you plan on being here all day, I would recommend bringing some snacks or a packed lunch
Plan to take lots of pictures :D
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