Alamosa and the surrounding San Luis Valley together offer visitors an array of things to see and do both inside and out, from railroad excursions to scenic and culturally authentic day trips to galleries, museums and more. Select an area below to explore the possibilities!
Colorado's newest scenic railroad, The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, departs Alamosa daily, including memorable weekend steam-powered excursions, whisking passengers deep into a Colorado most have never experienced.
Step back in time to the 1800s on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's historic steam-powered train from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico and back, with a lunch stop in beautiful Osier, Colorado that includes a delicious, hot meal and homemade dessert from the renowned Osier Kitchen.
The Creede Repertory Theatre was described by USA Today as one of “10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway”. This mountain repertory theatre was nominated for 10 Denver Post Ovation Awards in 2007, and was the winner of 2 Denver Post and 7 Readers' Choice Awards! It’s a pleasant, scenic drive to Creede from Alamosa for your own experience of this world-class treasure of the San Luis Valley.
There are over 400 Alligators soaking in our natural hotspring waters at the Colorado Gator Farm. Originally brought to the valley to act as garbage disposals for the tilapia fish farm. This is the most unusual attraction in the San Luis Valley!
The Stations of the Cross are a series of graphic meditations of the last hours of Christ's life, depicted in beautiful bronze sculpture. Created by internaionally known sculptor Huberto Maestas the bronze pieces adorn a hillside path.
From long, straight, echoing highways to undulating, ribbony canyon roads to breathtaking mountain passes, our region's highways, byways and back roads captivate RVers and road trippers from across North America every year. Whether you've come in search of historic treasures, scenic vistas or just a leisurely drive through the high country - our Scenic Byways have something to inspire just about everyone.
There's so much to do! Spring, Summer, & Fall Fun and Recreation compels you to swim, walk, fish, hunt, bird watch, camp, golf, bike, hike, boat or just laze under the cool sunshine.
The San Luis Valley offers 4-seasons of recreation. Winter Recreation is not to be missed and draws people from all over the country. Our blue skies and deep powder make our surrounding mountains a winter wonderland. Two major downhill ski and snowboard areas and miles of backcountry skiing provide plenty of variation. Perhaps indoor swimming or ice climbing is your style.
The San Luis Valley is home to many Museums & Historic Sites. From the cabin of the Manassa Mauler, Jack Demsey, to the oldest church in Colorado; from historic Ft. Garland to the Pike Stockade, there's plenty to see.
