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Alamosa

Alamosa is a sightseeing stop in Alamosa, CO, part of the Taos and the San Luis Valley guide. Cost: free.

· Alamosa, CO

Why you should go…

The City of Alamosa, Colorado promotes visitor tourism including its ArtScape program, which installs new outdoor sculptures by national and international artists in downtown Alamosa each September during the Alamosa Art Festival. The pieces remain on display through the year, making a self-guided sculpture walk part of the town's downtown visitor experience. Alamosa also serves as a gateway to Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Alamosa, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Kristi Mountain Sports

    Under $25

    A locally owned Alamosa outfitter renting sandboards and sleds for Great Sand Dunes plus bikes, skis and camping gear.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Colorado Gators Reptile Park

    $25–$50

    Reptile rescue park in the San Luis Valley where visitors can see and feed hundreds of alligators.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

    $25–$50

    Hike, sandboard and sled the tallest sand dunes in North America, then wade in Medano Creek at their base.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    History Buff

    Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

    $50+

    Coal-fired steam train that climbs the Rockies between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO on a National Historic Landmark line.

    55 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours