Westcliffe Colorado Silver Cliff Colorado  The most prestigious and informative presentation of Custer County Colorado. Take a Virtual Tour of beautiful Westcliffe! 
2008 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum titled “Rolling Down the River” Wednesday and Thursday, April 30-May 1 at  Hermit Basin Lodge    Reward offered for the arrest and conviction of the person/s involved in the vandalism of the Alpine Lodge restaurant. Call the sheriff’s office at 783-2270 or the anonymous tip line at 783-2TIP(2847). The Wet Mountain Rotary can now help you with medical supplies and equipment. Find out more if you are in need or make a donation by contacting Gene Neiges at 719 783 4089   

Everything you need to know about Westcliffe Colorado, merchants, real estate, tourist activities, restaurant guide and more. Custer County situated in the Wet Mountain Valley...more information

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This quaint setting is a place where you can slip under the radar to spend long summer days enjoying the high meadow mountain weather while visiting with the company of the many friendly residents.

The  town of Westcliffe Colorado is adjacent to the historic mining town of Silver Cliff  Colorado. read more

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Westcliffe Colorado and Silver Cliff in Custer County, sit at approximately 8000 ft., and are surrounded by the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range ascending to 14,000 ft heights, to the west and the Wet Mountains to the east. The Collegiate Mountains can be viewed to the north, and the Spanish Peaks sit in the south.




 

This particular area of the Colorado Rocky Mountains is known as the Sangre de Cristo's is famous for it's unparralled views and endless miles of  lush wilderness trails and mountain meadows bursting with wild flowers.

Custer County is visited yearly by people from all over the world, for not only the views of the mountains, but for the many recreational activities found here; such as, hiking, fishing, camping, horse back riding, bird watching, and technical climbing, as well as the Wildlife preserve and observatory it has held intact

• rushing mountain creeks

• forested mountain sides

• mountain meadows

• pure, refreshing air

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Traveling to Westcliffe, situated in a high mountain meadow is an easy scenic drive, only 3 hours from Denver, one and a half hours from Colorado Springs, a short forty-five minute jaunt from Canon City via the scenic hwy 50 along the Arkansas River and from Pueblo, Westcliffe sits at the west end of hwy 96.

If you choose to fly in, Custer County hosts a small airport located approximately 9 miles south along Hwy 69 in Westcliffe.

Every year the area hosts the famous Blue Grass Festival, Western Days and a classic car show and many other activities on the 4th of July and throughout the summer months.

 

The historic museum in Silver Cliff is a great guide to the details of the old western mining days, when Silver Cliff lost the opportunity to be the capital of Colorado to Denver by only a few votes.

Silver Cliff assured it would prevail in the polls built a governors mansion, still standing today and has recently been renovated to preserve the memories of days long past.

Once you arrive, you will realize this charming little town is the  center of activity for family fun. You will soon be seeking the local real estate professionals to spend your days with viewing the homes for sale in the area, so you can prolong your stay in this magnificent mountain valley.

The town of Westcliffe is the Custer County seat and holds business offices for Custer County Assessor, appraisers, mortgage companies, home inspectors, title companies and all your other realty needs.

Come visit Westcliffe and Silver Cliff and enjoy the adventure throughout all of Custer County, where you will truly find a sanctuary here to a  small population of friendly faces and radiant smiles.

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Here you can  escape the hectic city life, as well as search for a  secondary or full time home by reviewing the  real estate listings.
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The accommodations vary from rustic cabins to luxury vacation rentals, bed & breakfast inns to various hotels in town, by Lake De Weese or in the surrounding mountainous areas. There are numerous camping facilities for those of you who truly wish to commune with nature.


You can also enjoy a 9 hole regulation length golf course, under the brilliant blue skies at the emerald green links of 
St. Andrews Golf course, just a short trek from downtown Westcliffe Colorado.

There is a variety of eateries... in our Custer County Westcliffe Restaurants Guide that line the streets of town, as well as are found spotted throughout the mountains; where you can choose from the standard hamburger and fries to the most lavishly linen lined tables offering delightful cuisine for the most critical gourmet.

You can also learn more about the community action group dedicated to the preservation of the environment thru  sustainable living who are now sponsoring a Farmers Market every Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, located close to the corner of hwy 96 and hwy 69 south. 

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