Alamosa, CO - San Acacio, CO
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Alamosa, CO - San Acacio, CO
Set your course for Alamosa, Colorado, and gear up for the fun that awaits you in every direction. Whether you choose to scale the Great Sand Dunes, or bask in a soothing hot spring, you'll find year-round adventure under clear, sunny skies. Make Alamosa your base camp for exploring the San Luis Valley and its surrounding mountain ranges. ~OTHER IN THE This booklet organizes activities and attractions according to compass direction: north, south, east, and west. All destinations are a short drive from Alamosa - suitable for day trips. Centrally located in the world's highest and largest Alpine valley, Alamosa offers plentiful lodging, dining, and shopping options. A lodging guide can be found inside the back cover of this booklet. Start each day in Alamosa - breakfast burritos are a local specialty - and plan an excursion that suits your mood. Perhaps a relaxing museum tour one day, an adrenalin-pumping mountain bike ride the next. Whether you stay the night, or a week, there will always be more to do on your next visit to Alamosa. Our history is rich and diverse; our wilderness, pristine; and our people, welcoming. ~DOWNTOWN , .... -- "- ..- I ~--::------.::J ........ ~J-....L". ~~~ ----' ! ~THE J' .. , ~-". VISITOR CENTER 1 (800) BLU-SKYS, ext. 276 " (719) 589-4840 /: [email protected] !, /!~ C ~'~ ; ,..1 ,'/ I )f T A C T~I N FOR I MAT ION ..J"' i Divi~io~ of Wildlife / •• !- (719) 587-6900 ",/". SiateiForeSc Selvice '-I " /R' ip/G/ Ad N'" IF/" k:lal} e/ atlon,!;.. <lrest "'x' .,/." / ;" I ........-:,. " " ./' Alamosa ,live Music/AssoCIation (719) 587-0915 r / /' /r (719) 852-5941 (719) 589-9281 /' / Alam'osa Chambef of Commerce /.' /" / __-:.-~ <-r~ Ahinfos{ Upto~n-&-Rivci:,Ks'socia tion :'.< \---,,- /- /' , 'Alamosa Parks' and Recreation '.i \ _.-- ~--- \.-' __ J (719) 589-3681 xl0l (719) 589-3681 xl03 (719) 589-2105 ./ / ./Souther~ Peaks P~blic Librarv ..•• ;' !_._--)', ---1 / ALAMOSA Hiking & Mountain Climbing Golfing Rock Climbing Horseback Riding Mountain Biking is located at Cole Park. As you cross the Rio Grande bridge on Hwy. 160 heading west into town, look for Alamosa's historic narrow-gauge steam engine No. 169, built in 1883, and the Chamber of Commerce railroad depot. If you need any information about Alamosa County or the surrounding San Luis Valley, upcoming events, area attractions, historical sites, lodging, dining and more, please call us toll free: t£ " . / AREA Camping Fishing & Hunting Watchable Wildlife Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing Snowmobiling and 4- Wheeling Rafting, Boating & Water sports ALAMOSA Founded on the Rio Grande in,1878, Ala~osa boo~;d with the expansion of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in the early 20th j: century. Still the heart of a rich agricultural area, Alamosa offers ~, all the amenities and iAtimacy of a small community's downtown. You'll find cafes and restaurants, art galleries, antique and gift stores, crafts, 'books, clothing, and more. Convenient~nd charming, historic downtown Alamosa exhibits architectural styles as diverse as Mission Revival, Victorian, : Art Deco, and commercial red brick. It's a short walk from the \ / /. downtown restaurants to Cole Park and the River Path, whereyou:_~ might stroll after dinner along the'placid Rio Grande under towering_ cottonwood trees. The same trails are also favored by bicyclists, as well as the amateur and world-class runners who train in Alamosa. Dowhtown-Alamosa hosts many heritage and community \.; oriented events throughout the' year. Adams State College offers ,"., art, music, and the;[re'presentations; and with Trinidad State Junior' ~ Collegeienhances-~he,cult~farand intellectual life of the community. ACTIVITIES ALAMOSA ./ (719) 589-6592 ALAMOSA I f <,If- ~WHAT TO /! : DO . February: Downtown Alamosa, feature; art, poetry, music, dance, and performance ~ " :-... Off Earth Day ',~..... ~ ,__-= ~ on'the - - -,. .' . --~ ...,;/ Free Concerts / JI:,,\\:~ .. / Alamosa Round-up , ,/'" // .~',I / Extravagtm-Za---"7./ June: team roping, bull riding, detiJoliti(;n d<;rb/,/~r' -=--- 4th of July -... P I / if"> ,. ••• ,/ y ./. #' - ' . •.•••• , "' . ~.,,,.~ ... . / / ; ;' - . _ Fireworks, parade, pancake breakfast, festival in Cole Park with./" food, music, vendors F' .. : / ;'_ "t:"'i~:.~ •/~/ ~ Farmer's Market I' ,.' '~: \ :l=- '.1 '~" ~ B- __ - , _~---_~ ~ __ :::-::-~.- Scenic Byway ~ !.fe/1 i;,I~ ~c;es?f natural wet meadows, river oxbows, and home to songbIrds, water bIrds, raptors, , de' r;'beaver, and coyotes. (719) 589-4021 '. \ \. ' '~: O~e of\h'e)ew rem~ining bree in areas for snowy plovers in. Colorado. Other's ecies include peregrine falcon, Wilson's , & phalarope,}and American Avocet. ., , Early Iron Festival ;eTI'';; visiting ..-" ,~J-~ . r-- /~ .... \\ July: Classic War Birds, acrobatic exhibitions, military aircraft? 3'" experimental aircraft & home-builts Labor Day Weekend: 350 antique cars & hot rods on display in Cole Park, and parade down Main Street // - ""- Blqntajy'etlim'ds ., ~ Oktoberfest ...4 From Alamosa to Cumbres Pass, "The Ancient Roads" is the -::'be's~fO!Jt;; to follow as you explore the region of the upper Rio Grande River - the northern outpost of sixteenth century Spanish (territorial expansion. .'" ., Live entertainment, arts & crafts; downtown Alamosa .. .,/-,,?;/ '.j (Ipanan c?rndqrs~re Saturdays from July to October: local farmers and produde; crafts, music, cooking demos; downtown Alamos:' f :. SLY Fly-In ~ \ A:la1,tlosa~Wildlife Refuge j--' " ,; f"" f !--os C!l!11tnos Antiguos <<;" II i -....,. . ~/ Cattails Golf r;;ourse 1/\ / / /" ~ Jusriiorth -ofdownt~wn Alamosa on'StateStreeC Go1f beside tne.be;utiful ~io:Giande;lin~d with shady Cottonwood trees. Breathtaking v'iews; no crowds/GiCredible.golf:-(719) 589-9515 'l "" /;'; ", '" -~ Sponsored by ALMA (Alamosa Li~e'M~sic..Assoc;atjin(summer )evenings once a week in Cole Park -- -:/ /r ',i /' //, .; // -"I I , ' ~\ .--/ / - ~ Hispani( Nat1ve'i~erican, and cow~y art:-;s ~ :' exhibits.' Open' year round __(719) 587-7609 /.......... : •. -- June: celebrate Alamosa's heritage;'model railiCiiiddispfays, live entertainment, food, tours of historic Engine 1'69\ .I Jo , Luther Bt:an Mi/seum, Richardsoniiall, Adams State College 1 i .. '- <~::: -" - --::.::.> ..~- -_~,.- I /, '/" I ~r.#f,-ri .--'. r First weekend in June: arts & craTtsv.endor ,':great'f60d,-livei / . --- :.- r entertamment __-~-'-' _-- Tram. Day /./ DisplaYs of Nati e,Kmericart ulture;'Hispanic settlers, the ,,/, /1'/ Japanese-.A~~rican com!Jiuni~y,-'Ad~msStat~_O:llege; military regalia-and-ear!y railro.idjrl(.~Open'dai!YJun~l.through October 1. ). -J! _._>/. ,- Rro~---_~ / I San 1,.uis"Valley.-Ifjstory" Myself,m/ April: music, food, vendors and information. in Cole"Park --:-1; ...,..' Summerfest ;/ . I T;O ; (}Ol / ,'. ---.i, '/Y ~~-, ..... !/ ... //.'/'''' / March: professionals and amateurs compete in chili and salsa categories; Villa Mall '. -' ..:'>..... ,. ~ W1H-E RE ' ",,~ ----'0-...--- -- " . \; ' "". w Noven'Ib~r:'FoU6 Santa's rel~{deerfor lighting of historic Engine 169; merchant stocking stuffing hbps open late downtown I' . ;' , I /1.' ,/ ~ \', Artwalk Green Chili-Cook If ( Train :f.ighting'/& Holida,y Walk .,; " Splash IrIna , f,'b ••.An artesian hot springs swimming pool with an average water temperature of 95 degrees. Huge free-flowing pool, toddler's pool, diving boards, mini-slide, showers. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. (719) 589-6307 ~WHAT TO DO Castle, Kites, & Concert/Great Sand Dunes June: sand castle building contest and kite flying extravaganza, followed by an evening concert. Sunday Concerts at Great Sand Dunes Free concerts at the Dunes Amphitheater every Sunday evening in the summer. Zapata Falls An amazing wonder of nature just five minutes south of the Great Sand Dunes. A short quarter-mile uphill walk leads to the waterfalls inside a cave. The picnic and parking area provides outstanding views of the San Luis Valley floor, and offers access to ,;" mountain bike trails. Take Hwy 150 to mile marker 10.5:.iTake gravel road to parking area at the trail head. R~strooms available. Ft. Garland Military Re-enactment Medano Pass Memorial Day Weekend: military encampment and living history. The Medano Pass Primitive Road allows exploration of parts of Great Sand Dunes that are otherwise accessible only by foot or horseback. The road begins' across from the amphitheater parking lot. As the road crosses Medano Creek, it turns to the northeast, crosses Medano Pass, and enters Highway 69 north of Gardner. The road is approximately 19 miles lo~g. Only high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles and licensed, street-legal motorcycles are permitted on the road. ATVs, dune buggies, and unlicensed dirt bikes are not perm'tted. ~WHERE TO GO Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve Great Sand Dunes is a great place to hike, discover plants and animals, seek solitude, take photos, ride a horse, wilderness camp, and if you like - run, jump, roll, and slide. Begin your explorations at the foot of the dunes, and climb as high as you can on these mountains of sand. Visitor Center offers brochures, books, maps, exhibits, and information about the dunes and other area features. Open daily 9:00-4:30, except on federal holidays in winter. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for impaired visitors. Entrance Fees: 17 and older: $3.00 per individual Under 17: free Annual Passports: a private family vehicle may enter free of charge with one of the following National Park Passport ($50) Golden Age ($10) Great Sand Dunes Annual Pass ($15) Golden Access (free) :J Fort Garland Museum Discover the fort once command;d by the legendary frontiersman Kit Carso~ Established in-1858, the g~lris~n of over 100 men .'- ....'- .. _. .......!!, protected the earhesnettJernn the.~anf LUISValley./ Walk the parade ground of the fort and touLad"Obe"blilidings , which feature a recreation of the command~ quarters during Ca;son's time. (719) 379-3512' -,.- -- Blanca Peak Colorado's fourth highest peak at 14,345 feet. Access using the Lake Como Trailhead. Take Hwy 160tO'C~10raao 150 (turn off to the Great Sand Dunes). Turn.north on Co'!oradof150 for'3.2 miles -r-to an unmarked dirt road leading' northeast. sollow thi:- dirS road. '._ for approximately 1.8 miles. Park' here; the road beyorid is only\ \ passable by the best four-wheel;drives'7 " ./ /' ...F........-<". '", .t. \ /.... -I" ,Eo' • /' • / ./' ,r ~ ,,/.--' Fee information for school groups or commercial tours: please call (719) 378-6352 i ......•'.......,...-.. \ \ • '.-.., '!\ ••. ..,...... DUNES / ,I : 4 !! t r' I ~,'j:'~~ .. \ 1_#)/ ..• / U L. ~. :-"",..-,, 1 If J.' Camping: Individual sites: $12.00 per site, per night; first come-first served. Group sites: $3.00 per person (regardless of age), per night; may call for reservations. Handicapped backcountry sites also available. (719) 378-6399 .' I (-\: , r f EAT SAND GR ~ t '1\" ' •... \'." CUMBRES &. TOLTEC RAILROAD SOUTH ~WHAT TO DO Spring Steam Festival Cumbres & Toltec Railyard, in June, celebrates the beginning of the train's season with arts and crafts booths, food and entertainment. Manassa Pioneer Days July: annual Mormon heritage celebration includes parade, carnival, rodeo, and demolition derby. Area Iris Labor Day Fair Antonito, Labor Day weekend: arts and craft fair, food and entertainment. Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Festival Conejos, Held twice a year with arts, crafts, food and entertainment. ~WHERE TO GO I Stations of the Cross /: If Cumbres A series of bronze sculptures by Huberto Maestas of San Lui$': Each station along the trail up San Pedro Mesa invites one fitop, rest, meditate, or take in the exceptionally beautiful view ~f the Vega and the villages of the Culebra River. These sculp.t~r~s depict the last hours of the life of Christ. Vehicle access' is availahle~// (719) 672-3685. . i' ! ~ / to -/_; !/ & Cultural Center - -_ ~-< ',./;' San Luis Museum I - ..::-- ~- c: _.- --- . ---- • . I Hu!?erto's Sculpture Studio i The creator of the Stations of the Cross bronze sculptures combines his artistic vision with technical skill, seeing a piece through the "lost wax.process" into a finished bronze. 331 Main, Street, San Luis, (719) 672-3022 . I --..",.. '.' ---\// , /' ,tf. I .,..- / / / ,/ - •• ,1 / & Toltec Railroad America's longest and highest narrow-gauge steam railroad was constructed in 1880 to service the mining industry, but now offers great family fun and adventure. The train travels 64 miles between Antonifu, CO, and Chama, NM, with highlights such as the c~iorful San Juan Mountains, the Toltec Gorge, Phantom Curve, trestles, and bridges that offer breathtaking views. (888) 286-2737 /' :•••.::- Colonial and post-colonial artifacts of HispaniC cultural t~~ition. History of San Luis and Hispanic communities of the Culebr{ River. Santos, a unique Hispanic religious art form;inclU"de / r painting'on wood (retablos), and primitive carved figures (bultos). " The 'morada' room is a fascinating replica of the adobe' chapel of, , ----the Penit~tes' religious brotherhood, dating from sixteenth c~ntury ._~ -- Spa~~ ~~~orial. t~ ~bor Day, 9am-4:30pm daily. Clos~d~_ '. weekends in'wimer. (719) 672-3611 '_ - Church The oldest parish in Colorado, named after its patron, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe, this beautiful mission church is located in the town of Conejos. The church was dedicated on Dec. 12, 1863, and was run by the Jesuit fathers from 1871 to 1920. A fire destroyed the church on Ash Wednesday in 1926, and the new church was built and dedicated on Dec. 12, 1927. Pike'fStockade j;:;.thi'winter of 1807, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike built a small sto~kade near the warm natural springs that thawed the frozen Conejos River;assuring a water supply. Not knowing he was on sp;;nish'~oil, he was captured there and taken to Santa Fe. Located just otit'side of Sanford. Jack Dempsey Museum Manassa is the birthplace of Jack Dempsey, 1919 Heavyweight Boxing Champion, considered by most to be one of the 20th century's best fighters. Located in the house where Jack was born and rais~d, the museum is full of Dempsey memorabilia and information, including boxing gloves from the New York fight, photographs and newspaper articles. (719) 843-5207 WEST ", ~ W ~: A T TO.... D 0 Cran~ PestivaJ1 "" March, ManteNisfa: annual celebratian .of the Sandhill Crane • migratia'n. T6ufs! craft fair;\varkshaps. (719) 852.3552 ; , I I I //:' - "" • ~ ; / / I /j; .....,r SkicHi!StaJ1lpede"/ ,: // ~July:Mo"ntY'\risia/C(jlar~da's ...alaest rodea, with parade, dance, \ / -' y / ' . ~ :-.... cancert, and carnival. (719)'~S2:2055 i:'. \,'-~--j ~ >-., , /. V /;/. / I -' . ,/.; ", Sa~ LuisJ!atleyJair,/ /.-- . .-# -7/ La Garita-Natural Arch '/;/ Apgust, Ski:Hijark, M.o'nt{Vi~ta:'4;H participants from all aver the San Luls -Valleysho'w;{nirrials"ins, crafts,. and faad . .- ~.~,-.,.'" / ~,/ ,,.!- ..-----:;-/~ .. ~" ~"f.' -- ~,/ Dogger Days Eestivaf& grafts Show , July, Saut PQ.rk:'Atinuallumber jack{ampetitian; includes arts -: \...andpaft~, :md:fabd. • \ ...""'--'--: •• '::'::--~ .J. ~ ~..../ 1 \. ~---.. \ ---- - ~_.-'" --":;ijDerNorte Covered .WagonDay's !Aggust: turn back the hands .of time to ;;;lifethe,late]800's. '''Old.Westcomes alive with horse drawn wagan ,mauntain ~~.~nld~nce ~al!;girls.•. -:-;::'---"".:'" ; t"" \" . t-'" . t ...-.. r ChocoJate Tasting Festival The men, - __' . -=:,"'" \ .' Navember: wander Creede's businesses and sample chacalate \$ "-"/ ,-J.- specia!.Sies --~~" f ! (\ ~~H~~E> : lr'-..--' ...-( TO GO :1\~ [j N~n..teVjst~ Wildlife Refuge ... \i, ,~ " ..\. \ \ "" ,\ Rio.Vrande Q,ounty Museum & Cultural Center . '. , '. Displays range from Fremant' 4th Expeditian to "Rack Art .of 'the San,Luis Valley, and the-first settlement in Ria Grande Caunty. (719) 657-2847 rr.' • I \: .t,r \ . , Lacated 6 miles from La Garita, the Natural Arch, is made from a large valcanic dike. .or "La Ventana" Silver Thread Scenic Byway The Silver Thread Scenic Byway fallaws Hwy. 149, gaing through Mineral Caunty and through the tawn .of Creede, ending near Sauth Fark. The 75-mile lang Silver Thread Scenic Byway provides cauntless phatagraphic appartunities, including same .of Calorada's best preserved ghast towns, waterfalls, unique and unusual rock formatians, massive earth flaws, and scenic vistas. Creede Repertory Theatre Created in 1966, the theatre is naw .one .of Calarada's .oldest and mast reputable arts arganizatians. CRT produces the best .of classic and new dramatic literature. Nine shaws are staged annually in a true repertary format, allawing patrons ta see up to five plays a week during the height .of the summer seasan. (719) 658-2540 Wheeler Geologic Area "/r' r-.:The'arnficlally created wetlands an 14,084 acres IS mtenslvely ; /1;,j .,.~ankied habitat far a wide variety .of waterfawl and •. ta. \prjv'ide , ~! \~ther birds>(7.,l~) 589-4021 .t Penitente Canyon Penitente Canyan is an experienced climbing area, knawn far its incredible climbing, camping, and easy access. Beautiful views and scenery make far a wanderful day trip. Sauthwest .of La Garita. Wheeler Gealagic Area is lacated between Sauth Fark and Creede, approximately twenty miles narth .of Hwy 149. It .offers a scenic view .of an extraardinary valcanic gealagic area. Creede Underground Mining Museum Excavated in the shape .of a "U" with a front and back entrance, the museum is a recreatian .of an .operating mine, with all the equipment needed ta recaver silver bearing are. (719) 658-0811 J. ~~ WagonrtfWheerrracks An amazing site where the pianeer wagans ware tracks inta the limestone. A half mile walk from the trail head leads to the wagan tracks and ather trail evidence, such as wagan hubs and axles rubbing and wearing an the stanes. Sauthwest .of La Garita. Wolf Creek Ski Area A high alpine ski res art, Walf Creek is knawn as the ski area with the mast snaw in Calarada, accumulating aver 450 inches a year courtesy .of Mather Nature. The ski runs are 20% beginner, 35% intermediate, 25% advanced, and 20% expert. The entire skiable area is 700 acres, with the altitude base starting at 10,350 feet and gaing up ta 11,775 feet at the Cantinental Divide. (800) SKI-WOLF LODGING THE Phone Number Price Range Alamosa Lamplighter 425 Main Street, Alamosa (800) 359-2138 (719) 589-6636 $/$$ yes Best Western Alamosa Inn 2005 Main Street, Alamosa (800) 459-5123 (719) 589-2567 $$ no Comfort Inn US Hwy 160 W, Alamosa (800) 228-5150 (719) 587-9000 $$ no Days Inn 224 O'Keefe Pkwy, Alamosa (800) 325-2525 (719) 589-9037 $/$$ no Great Sand Dunes I_odge 7900 Hwy 150 N, Mosca (719) 378-2900 $$ yes Grizzly Inn 1919 Main Street, Alamosa (719) 589-4788 $$ yes Inn of the Rio Grande 333 Santa Fe Ave, Alamosa (800) 669-1658 (719) 589-5833 $$/$$$ Rio Grande Motel 2051 Main Street, Alamosa (800) 726-0078 (719) 589-9095 $ no Sand Dunes Motel 5465 Hwy 17 N, Mosca (719) 378-2855 $ no HOTELS/MOTELS y " -_. Sky-Vue 250 Broaaway Ave, Alamosa . ,\ ~~ ! ,',:; (800) 800-8000 ,(719) 589-6447 I • i ~ / V !. I : (800) 95S<~623 (,ZJ~n89-3882 ,'-'" J\lamosa / '/'; / / I ';\ yes LONG $$ no ~"'J...; /./ /' ~ Phone NilJnb# r S.8 ,I / / no ::41 ." ." .... ;Y,/ K9A CatnJ'gr?flnd $$/$$$ <' .,.,./ 4.1 CAMPING/RV PARKS';' , '. r ; j \ fiUSan)Juan, II; I! '~ \, .!, I: ""-i Restaurant If!~ ',BED:&; BREAKFASTS '. .:!; I ,/'j'/ .,' ; I I! I /.// ; Cottonwoo'd Inn' //1 i I H LU I S I."",, City o miles (719) 589-4945 Super 8;: ,: ~.2505 ~:Main St:lJ'lamosa j', SAN / ,..// ', 00),,562-9157 Price Price 1t';If, Per Night Full Hllok "I' $24 $27 $12 $1 $14 III" $ ,$ M" I' provided by: ~.69P_~.~~iJ'.er'Lane, ~1a;;;>ya~?E~:~~: Gr~at{an~ Dune~" /\ '\-/--:: \ Nationalf10[lu,!,e1)t \ ._,~(1f9) 378-6300 ,1150 H}Jy\15Q'N( Mosca, \ ',. , ~', \,,/. . San Luis Lak'es State Park (719) 378.2020 Six Mile Lane, Mosca (;''-''111 S"nd Dllnes O"sis ~40() Ilwy \ I, /11111 ••" I J~ Ilw)' (719) 37H.222 '.•••. I'7I~~j:.~~':''' ... '''"' 150 N, 1\1"'cn 1 IhO I, ,\1,1111<"" (:'/IIII'M/tII/I/( (71 'I) ~H'I $1 .$1 Chama 10 miles "'~tU'1l0' '".q'~mll, 10 NO 30 ~jles • III 20 I II II 1'11111 I