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
Built in 1880, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a proud remnant of the spirit that won the west. It's path through steep passes and deep gorges is the stuff of adventure novels--taking passengers on the ride of lifetime.
Read More >Alamosa Train Depot
The Alamosa Train Depot doubles as a historical site as well as one of Colorado's 9 Welcome Centers, located right in downtown Alamosa. Alamosa was founded, in part, to accommodate the railroad. The first Denver & Rio Grande train arrived in Alamosa in 1870.
Read More >Historic Downtown Alamosa Walking Tour
A stroll around Alamosa’s downtown reveals its history and small town charm. From red brick to pressed metal ornamentation and glazed colored tile, Alamosa is a study in the architectural trends that have passed through the nation since the 19th century —late Victorian, commercial brick, Mission Revival, and Art Deco styles stand side by side in this tightly constructed area.
Read More >Southern Colorado’s Museum Trail
Few Colorado landscapes are imbued with as much history as the San Luis Valley. The area has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years, first by Native Americans, and later by Spanish settlers. It’s been the setting for tons of famous expeditions, including those led by notable (and notorious) names like Don Juan Bautista de Anza and John C.
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.
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