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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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.
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