La Veta is the perfect place to relax or be active. Some of the possible activities and attractions in our area include:
Fish at high mountain lakes
Hike trails in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness and San Isabel National Forest
Day trips:
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Lathrop State Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Taos
Scenic Highway of Legends
Horseback riding
Mountain bike trails
Four wheeling up Trinchera Peak
Historical Uptop..Old La Veta Pass 
Visit downtown shops and galleries
Play Golf
Art and quilt workshops
Enjoy a massage
Take a yoga class
4H Rodeo
Star gazing and bird watching
Francisco Fort Museum
Francisco Center for the Performing Arts
La Veta School of the Arts
Ricky Tims Quilt Workshops
Judith Baker Montano quilt workshops
Celtic Festival (last weekend of September)
Art in the Park (4th of July weekend)
Studio and Gallery Tour (1st weekend of August)
Oktoberfest (1st weekend of October)
Tourism Board for schedules and websites: