Old Spanish Trail Landmark
A historic trade route that connects Santa Fe NM with Los Angeles, CA and crosses 6 states!
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History and Heritage
Historic Engine 169
Created to meet passenger train needs for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, this engine was part of an order of 12 engines and is said to be one of the oldest surviving locomotives of the D&RG Railroad!
Read More >Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-Explore our History, Scenery & Machinery! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzCX-qYUKlU Built in 1880, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a magnificent, living remnant of the historic American West.
Read More >Creed Mining Loop Trails
This 17-mile self-guided tour traverses through a well-preserved mining area just North of Creed, Colorado. Visitors can choose to drive through, hike, or cycle their way arond this historic mining site.
Read More >Silver Thread National Scenic and Historic Byway
This scenic byway traverses between 117 miles of beautiful and remote landscapes between Blue Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, CO, and South Fork, just outside of Creede, Colorado. Along the way, drivers can enjoy sights of abandoned mining structures, pristine forests, and dramatic mountain peaks within the San Juan Mountains.
Read More >​Highway of Legends National Scenic and Historic Byway
One of the San Luis Valleys' three nearby scenic byways is the Highway of Legends which spans 82 miles between the town of Aguilar on Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 12 at Cuchara Pass. Along the ride, drivers will be welcomed by the Sangre de Cristos and surrounding mountains as they pass through a historically traveled route by the valley's first explorers and settlers.
Read More >Monte Vista Historical Society
The Society was organized in 1987 as a non-profit volunteer group committed to the preservation of historical documents, photographs, and buildings in Monte Vista and surrounding areas. Fifteen Monte Vista buildings have been placed on the National and State Registry of Historic Places through its efforts. A collection of over 4,000+ photographs (indexed) and articles, history reference books, and memorabilia are available to the public.
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