Valentines Day Differently in Alamosa

Alamosa is packed with local activities, exotic adventures and unique dining experiences perfect for you and your loved one to experience Valentine's Day differently this year! 

Have a Romantic Dinner

Forget take out, this Valentines day, take your date out for a night on the town at one of Alamosa's fabulous restaurants. Try James Beard nominated restaurant, The Friar's Fork!  Sip on handcrafted drinks in The Sanctuary before heading into the dining room for a five star experience! The dim lighting and romantic atmosphere is perfect for an intimate night out! Dabble in crafted cocktails, tantalizing apps and entrees, and decadent desserts sure to wow any couple! Stick around afrer your meal and sip on expresso as you and your Valentine talk through the night. 

Sip n’ Paint at The Wet Paintbrush 

Grab your favorite bottle of wine and schedule a slot with The Wet Paintbrush! Allow a professional artist to bring out your inner Bob Ross and create beautiful, seasonally themed artwork worthy of adorning the walls of your home! Get ready to enjoy a night of bliss and laughter as you create masterpieces together. 

Colorado Gators

For the couple that craves something unexpected and exotic, the Colorado Gators Farm is here for you! Hold an alligator for a unique keepsake photo, feed the tilapia, gaze at the albino alligators, watch the free roaming gator pools, and even test each other's bravery by opting to wrestle one of the gators! Learn together about all of the gators, snakes, birds and turtles calling this place home. Keep an eye out for Bruce, the movie star gator who starred in Happy Gilmore! With dozens of reptiles and birds brought in from all over the world, this stop is sure to excite your wild side! 

Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs 

Young or old, this is a stop for everyone! Stop in and swim in one of the largest geothermal pools anywhere! For the couples 21 years and older, swing into The Green House for a tropical get away without ever leaving Colorado! The adult only environment allows for peace and quiet for you and your Valentine to engage in conversation while you soak! Hosting 1 pool and 3 differently temped hot tubs, dozens of tropical plants, and upscale eats, this oasis is a must do for you and your honey! 

The Great Sand Dunes & Zapata Falls   

Do a date day differently! Grab the one you love and head over to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Zapata Falls for a fun filled day! Take a short, low rigor hike into beautiful frozen falls! Head back down and into the dunes! Sledding and sand boarding is calling! You wlill see an array of scenery from snow capped mountains and dunes to the vast plains where the bison roam, there will be no shortage of photo opportunities! Watch the sunset behind beautiful golden dunes and fall in love with your partner and Alamosa’s unique National Park! After a beautiful day exploring the park, head back into Alamosa for a delicious dinner at any of our local dining establishments!