Hiking
Some of the hiking in the area, there are many more options but these are the most popular!
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Blanca Peak
Mount Lindsey
Culebra Peak
Privately owned so there a fee involved with hiking.
Things to Do
Here are some miscellaneous things you can do in the area.
Shrine of the Stations of the Cross
Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center
29477 CO-159Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
6120 CO-15Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
610 State AveRattlesnake Trestle is part of the old San Luis Southern Railway trestle. This historic site claims honor on the 2004 National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. This section of railway warrants its name from the wintering ground of the prairie rattlesnake that lies beneath. The Rattlesnake Trestle is located near Smith Reservoir.
Rattlesnake Trestle
County Road 12Rattlesnake Trestle is part of the old San Luis Southern Railway trestle. This historic site claims honor on the 2004 National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. This section of railway warrants its name from the wintering ground of the prairie rattlesnake that lies beneath. The Rattlesnake Trestle is located near Smith Reservoir.
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge and Visitor Center
9383 El Rancho LnIndiana Jones House Bed and Breakfast - The childhood home of Indiana Jones, as seen in the opening scenes of, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Built in 1888, this house is now a bed and breakfast decorated with Indiana Jones memorabilia from all over the world.
502 Front St
502 Front StreetIndiana Jones House Bed and Breakfast - The childhood home of Indiana Jones, as seen in the opening scenes of, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Built in 1888, this house is now a bed and breakfast decorated with Indiana Jones memorabilia from all over the world.
UFO Watchtower
Colorado 17Food and Drink
The Rubi Slipper
506 State AveSan Luis Valley Brewing Company
631 Main StMilagros Coffee House
529 Main StCalvillo's Mexican Restaurant
400 Main StLocavores
2209 Main StSilver Sage Steakhouse
104 4th AvenueAll-Gon Restaurant & Pizzeria
319 Beaubien AveMt Blanca Fudge Shop
700 Main StRed Rock General Store
623 Main StDels Diner
19568 US-160