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GREAT SAnD DUnES COUnTRY OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE OF ALAMOSA, COLORADO www.ALAMOSA.ORG | 1-800-BLU-SKYS what’s Inside 4 wELCOME Thank you for considering Alamosa, Colorado for your next adventure! Discover Alamosa and all it has to offer from the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve to the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The scenic vistas collide where the earth and heavens meet under a star- studded night sky. Recreational opportunities are unlimited and the exhilaration of climbing the Great Sand Dunes is unmatched. Located in the center of the San Luis Valley, Alamosa is surrounded by natural wonders such as the rugged grandeur of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountain ranges, the rivers and lakes teeming with trout, the crisp fall mornings, and bluest skies west of the Mississippi. The history and culture of the San Luis Valley is both captivating and compelling. Wander through historic Fort Garland, the Luther Bean Museum, or rejoice in the glory of the Stations of the Cross Shrine in the nearby town of San Luis. 16 18 19 20 We encourage you to come and see for yourself all that Alamosa has to offer. Not too far away to make a weekend trip; or just far enough away to get away from it all, Alamosa is your vacation destination any time of the year. 26 On the Cover “Great Sand Dunes National Park” Visitors Guide of Alamosa, Colorado. Published by: Alamosa Convention & Visitors Bureau, 610 State Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101 Editor and Publisher: Jamie Greeman & the Alamosa otherwise noted. manner without the express written permission of the publisher. Guide by press time. The Alamosa Convention & Visitors omissions. © 2014 by Alamosa Convention & Visitors Bureau 610 State reserved. 2 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide 32 36 40 45 46 48 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 20 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 38 50 51 Activities Great Sand Dunes national Park Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Splashland Hot Springs Sand Dunes Swimming Pool Cattails Golf Course Colorado Gators UFO watchtower Zapata Falls Alamosa Ranch & Open Space wildlife Viewing Area Alamosa wildlife Refuge Blanca wetlands San Luis Lakes State Park and wildlife Area Rio Grande national Forest winter Activities Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing wolf Creek Ski Area Farmer’s Market Shopping History & Heritage Alamosa Historic Downtown walking Tour San Luis Valley Museum Fort Garland Museum Luther E. Bean Museum Historic Engine 169 Sangre de Cristo national Heritage Area Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway Arts Shrine of the Stations of the Cross Murals Creede Repertory Theatre ASU Theatre Sundays at Six Art Around Town Events Lodging Camping - Zapata Ranch Dining Town Map San Luis Valley Map Transportation Out Of State In Colorado www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 3 ACTIVITIES TO SEE LIVE wEBCAM SHOTS OR TO FInD OUT MORE VISIT www.nPS.GOV/GRSA Great Sand Dunes national Park 1199 Hwy 150 Mosca CO 81146 719-378-6300 www.nps.gov/grsa Explore the tallest sand dunes in North America. A visit to the Great Sand Dunes is an unforgettable experience. The vast, sloping dunes overwhelm the landscape with their stark beauty. The area is a geologic cornucopia of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes and tundra. Often called the the base of the dunes in the spring, warm and inviting. Build a sand marvel at the experience of climbing the many peaks of the dune and jump back down. For variety in your adventure, walk the shady trails in the trees or climb one of the six peaks over 13,000 feet, hiking along an alpine lake. There is a challenging 4WD road up and over the top, too. Whatever your pleasure, the Great Sand Dunes is a diverse The park offers incredible opportunities for photography, especially in the evening when the shadows are long and the temperatures are cool. CAMPInG The Great Sand Dunes is a great place to camp as well. Pinyon Flats Campground has 88 individual sites along two loops. Restrooms conifer trees for shade, while others are more out in the open with Loop 1 (44 sites) of the campground is open year round; one restroom is winterized. Most campsites have a capacity of six people, two tents, and two vehicles (including towed vehicles/ trailers). A 50% discount applies to Golden Age and Golden Access pass holders. Loop 2 (sites 45-88) campsites are available by reservation May 15 - September 15, online at www.recreation.gov. There is also primitive camping along the Medano Pass Road. SAnDBOARDInG For years, visitors have been sledding down the dunes in plastic toboggans, rounded saucers, and even cardboard. As most visitors soon found out, the saucers and cardboard did not work at all. Adventuresome and creative people soon developed boards from vegetated areas. The park does not rent or sell sandboards, but they can be rented at Kristi Mountain Sports, 719-589- 9759. 4 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 5 FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES Rio Grande Scenic Railroad 610 State Ave, Alamosa 877-726-RAIL (7245) www.coloradotrain.com The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad excursion train ride takes you through breathtaking mountain valleys and passes through charming and historic western towns from the heart it was centuries ago. Relive the golden age of railroads and discover a Colorado few get to see. Excursion trains offer a great seat any day of the week. Pick the class of service and prepare to discover a ride full of train history, mining tales, wildlife sightings, and geology. Come see why USA Today named the RGSRR a Top Ten Ride. For a truly memorable experience buy a ticket aboard the annual Rails and Ales Brewfest or enjoy a concert like no other atop La Veta Pass at the Fir Amphitheatre. Exciting acts for 2014 include Michael Martin Murphy, Juice Newton, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tickets can be purchased online at www.coloradotrain.com. Regular season runs Memorial Day weekend through the end of September. 6 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide Cumbres & Toltec Railroad 5250 B. Highway 285, Antonito 888-CUMBRES (286-2737) www.cumbrestoltec.com info@cumbrestoltec.com The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a proud remnant of the spirit that won the West. Built in 1880, it was part of the San Juan Extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroads, with tracks running from Denver through the ore - rich Rocky Mountains to Silverton, Colorado and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its path, through steep passes and deep gorges was an engineering feat for the time. TO GET A FULL CALEnDAR OR InFO On SPECIAL EVEnT TRAInS, VISIT: www.CUMBERSTOLTEC.COM TO GET A FULL CALEnDAR OR InFO On SPECIAL EVEnT TRAInS, VISIT: www.COLORADOTRAIn.COM ACTIVITIES vital role. It was abandoned in 1969, but the most scenic part of its route, its equipment, and its buildings were saved. Today, as the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the train ride of a lifetime. docents to take you on this journey of history, scenery, and machinery ... as it was over 130 years ago, as it is today. www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 7 ACTIVITIES FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES Splashland Hot Springs 5895 Hwy 17, Alamosa 719-589-6307 Enjoy the warmth of this geothermal outdoor swimming pool that has been an important part of the history of Alamosa. Splashland was built in 1955 and has been a local favorite ever since. Recently remodeled and upgraded, Splashland is a great place to take the family to enjoy a lazy, summer afternoon. Splashland offers a concession stand and is conveniently located just a mile north of Alamosa on Highway 17. Sand Dunes Swimming Pool Cattails Golf Course This family-owned, natural artesian pool features 150,000 gallons of remarkably clear, odorless natural hot springs water that maintains a temperature between 98 and 100 degrees. The Sand Dunes Swimming Pool also includes a 25-person therapy pool (105 to 107 degrees), a covered baby pool, and an award winning (yes, really!) concession stand, featuring organic produce from on-site greenhouses. Enjoy family fun and a relaxed atmosphere amid the amazing scenery of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Suits, towels and toys are available for rent. Travel one mile North of Hooper on Highway 17, turn right and follow that road for 2 more miles. Closed Thursdays. Cattails Golf Course is a unique 18-hole, par 71 course that winds through tall old cottonwood trees and cattail wetlands, with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The course is noted for its 12th hole, a challenging par 4 featuring a water hazard off the tee, a dogleg, then another water hazard. It has been featured in The Golf Bible as one of two “best courses to play for under $50” in Colorado. Take State Avenue North through Alamosa. After crossing the Rio Grande, watch for the entrance on your left. 1991 County Rd. 63, Hooper 719-378-2807 www.sanddunespool.com 8 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide 6615 River Drive, Alamosa 719-589-9515 www.alamosacattails.com Fork (www.theriograndeclub.com, 719-873-1995) and the Monte Vista Golf Club, in Monte Vista (www.monte-vistagolfclub.com 719-852-4906). www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 9 ACTIVITIES FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES Zapata Falls Highway 150, Mosca 12 miles North of Highway 160 Colorado Gators 9162 County Rd. 9 N. 719-378-2612 www.gatorfarm.com with more than 400 alligators and dozens of other exotic reptile hot water also keeps the reptiles warm throughout the winter, when you might catch alligators sunning themselves on the snow. The Gator Farm is also a rescue facility, as individuals with overgrown alligators and other reptiles such as large pythons, tortoises, and iguanas have realized the work involved in caring for these creatures. Colorado Gators recently constructed a biodome on the farm. throughout the winter, and the farm got a lot more than they bargained for. Plants started popping up everywhere. Employees decided to harness this growing power and planted everything from radishes to cattails. It has become a tropical rainforest right here in the San Luis Valley! The falls were formed when South Zapata Creek wore a groove in the crystalline rocks of the Sangre de Cristos, allowing its water to spill onto the soft alluvial soils below. Over millennia, the creek has carved a dim, deep and narrow chasm through which water tumbles some 30 feet. In the summer, the falls offer a cool respite; winter temperatures turn them into a giant ice sculpture. A new trailhead in the campground supplies a link to the South Zapata Creek Trail # 852, and the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. A second trail, North Fork South Zapata Trail # 868, just above the campground in the dayuse area, leads visitors on a mildly steep half-mile hike to the falls. Day use picnic areas and restrooms are available. The Zapata Campground sits at 9,000 feet at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It offers sweeping views of the San Luis Valley, the San Juan Mountains and nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park—plus spectacular sunrises, sunsets and night skies. The Campground has 23 single campsites, one group site and one camp host site spaced around two, one-mile-long loops. The sites on one loop are designed for tent campers. Parking spurs on the second loop vary a little in length but in general can handle RVs, towed campers or other North for 17 miles, the farm is well marked on your right. feet long. Each single site has a picnic table, UFO watchtower 2502 County Rd. 61, Hooper 719-378-2296 www.ufowatchtower.com The UFO Watchtower has hosted thousands of visitors since its opening on Memorial Day, 2000. Whether or not you believe in aliens, the watchtower is a unique attraction, featuring a healing anyone? Look for the tower on the West side of Highway 17, about 2.5 miles North of Hooper. 10 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide proof food locker. The accessible group site has three picnic tables, three tent pads and fees, call the Rio Grande National Forest at 719-852-5941. To reach Zapata Falls: From Highway 160, about 5 miles west of Blanca, turn north on Highway 150 and travel about 10.5 miles to BLM road 5415; turn east and travel another 2.5 miles to the campground entrance. www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 11 ACTIVITIES FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES Blanca Vista Park Located near the heart of downtown Alamosa, the Alamosa Ranch acres of open space surround the lush Cattails Golf Course providing an abundance of recreational opportunities. The Wildlife Viewing Area features two covered picnic areas, trails, and several types of wildlife from deer to waterfowl, fox, and many bird species. The area is centered around a 24.4 acre pond. However, this pond is for wildlife viewing only, there is no swimming or boating allowed. Take a hike, a jog, or ride your bike along one of the well marked trails listed below: Twin Peaks Loop Trail This 3.5 mile trail loops around the Rio Grande River and Cattails Golf Course. While you can start at any location, trail head parking is available on the west side of the road just north of the State Ave. Bridge. Crestone Peak Trail - Disc Golf Looking for some inexpensive family fun? Located between 18 hole disc golf course among the cottonwood trees and willows. Heading north on State Avenue, pass the golf course entrance and take a left at the stop sign onto North River Road. About 1/2 mile to the left is the Disc Golf Course. This public course is open sunup to sundown weather permitting year-round. Although the course is a par 57, amateurs and “professionals” alike will have a great time on this laid back, idyllic course. Accessible from the wildlife viewing area, this trail features a grand view of the mighty Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Mount Blanca is visible and on most days you can also see the Great Sand Dunes National Park sitting at the base of the mountains. This trail is approximately 1 mile and links back into the Sierra Blanca Loop and the Maddux Loop. Maddux Loop portions of the active cattle ranch passes the historic dairy, down Highway 17, across the Rio Grande River and into Cole Park. This trail can be accessed from several locations. Sierra Blanca Loop This 1.2 mile trial takes you along the Rio Grande River and into Cole Park. This trail can be accessed either from Cole Park or the parking area north of the State Ave. Bridge. Little Bear Trail This trail runs from the corner of Highway 17 and North River Road into the interior of the active cattle ranching area. Hikers are advised to be careful around the cattle. This out and back trail is most easily accessed from the Maddux Loop trail. 12 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 13 ACTIVITIES FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES Alamosa wildlife Refuge 9383 El Rancho Lane, Alamosa 719-589-4021 www.fws.gov/alamosa/alamosanwr.html The primary program of this 11,169 acre complex is marsh and water management to provide nesting, feeding and resting areas for migratory birds. View the tufted crown of snowy egrets, and in winter see hawks as well as bald and golden eagles. In March and October are the migratory visits from thousands of Sandhill Cranes. The area is perfect for a leisurely drive or walk along interpreted trails, especially for avid birders. Hunting for waterfowl and upland game is permitted on a portion of the refuge during season. Travel East on Highway 160 out of Alamosa to mile marker 237, turn right and follow that road a couple of miles to a parking area. A two mile round-trip hiking trail begins at the Visitors Center and follows the Rio Grande. The Bluff Overlook on the Eastern side of the refuge may be reached by car and provides a three and a half mile auto tour with access to more trails. Blanca wetlands County Road 2 S., Alamosa Bureau of Land Management 719-274-8971 The Bureau of Land Management has developed the Blanca Wetlands to restore the site to a productive wetlands. Wells, dikes, islands, ponds and wet meadows are intermingled throughout the area. This diversity gives the Blanca Wetlands a unique blend of habitat features important for wildlife. Explore by canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. This expansive area is ideal for birding, wildlife viewing, waterfowl and rabbit hunting, and trout and area that is handicapped accessible and has parking and restrooms. Travel 5 miles North from Alamosa on Highway 17, turn right onto County Road 2S, this road dead ends at the wetlands. San Luis Lakes State Park and wildlife Area County Road 6 N., Mosca 800-678-2267 www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/Sanluis Just 15 minutes West of the Great Sand Dunes, the San Luis Lakes State Park and Wildlife Area features a unique desert ecosystem, home to waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors, in addition to beautiful to view wildlife. The lakes, wetlands, and low dunes offer many picnicking. Winter offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. boat restrictions. The campground offers sheltered tables, showers and laundry. From Highway 17 North Turn West onto County Road 6N in Mosca, the Park is on the North side of the road about 9 miles from Highway 17. Rio Grande national Forest 719-852-5941 www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande Nearly two million acres running alongside 200 miles of the Continental Divide offers outdoor, sport and wildlife enthusiasts an endless array of activities and landscapes, from snowy peaks to sub-alpine lakes to desert vistas to the headwaters of the mighty Rio Grande. The Rio Grande National Forest encompasses four wilderness areas: the South San Juan, Weminuche, La Garita, and Sangre de Cristo. An ancient home to the mysterious Anasazi, the forest also encompassed the Wheeler Geologic Area and a range of other fascinating sites and scenes for outdoor recreation lovers. Breathtaking fall color and deep, powdery winter snows make this park a treasure all year round. Anglers return to the Rio Grande National Forest every year from across the region for its complex. Center 14 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 15 FOR MORE InFO On OUR ACTIVITIES VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/OUTDOOR-ACTIVITIES wInTER ACTIVITIES Snowmobiling The San Juan Mountain Range to the west and the south of Alamosa offers some of the best, wide open spaces to snowmobile in Colorado. And, it is a pretty good bet you can enjoy the pristine snow without running into a lot of other snowmobiles. About 40 minutes south of Alamosa in powder, blue skies, and no crowds! Snowmobiling in the Rio Grande National Forest is breathtaking at just under 10,000 feet elevation. Annual snowfall is approximately 465 inches. Visitors can also head west past the town of South Fork for trails that meander through towering pine trees, and stark aspen forests. There are several great spots for tubing in this area too! Trails and directions can be found on the Rio Grande National Forest website. Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing Big Meadows Ski Trail is located in the Rio Grande National Forest, in the eastern foothills of the San Juan Mountains. The trail starts off on fairly even grade, crosses a bridge and then maintains a relatively easy ascent to Big Meadows Reservoir and then loops through Big Meadows Campground. The length of the entire trail system is about 4.3 miles round trip. Another popular area to cross-country ski and snowshoe is southwest of Monte Vista on Hwy 285 about 2.3 miles. At the Rock Creek Road (see US Forest Service Sign) turn right and follow the road up into the mountains for about 10 miles. Watch up on your left for a small plowed area with an opening in the fence. The Rock Creek Ski Trail is located in the Rio Grande National Forest, in the eastern foothills of the San Juan Mountains. The trail starts off on a fairly even grade and then drops through the trees to an open meadow on the side of the hill. There are several loops that link from here. The views to the east from the meadow are quite a reward for your efforts, with the whole San Luis Valley at your feet, and the Great Sand Dunes and Mt. Blanca in the distance! The length of the entire trail system is about 5.6 miles. Grande National Forest website. Ice Fishing place to be, especially in the wintertime! Just outside of South Fork is Beaver Creek Reservoir. This 114 acre reservoir is a State Wildlife Area with vehicle access to the parking lot near the boat ramp. Anglers should expect to catch rainbow trout from 10-16 inches, and brown trout and Kokanee salmon wolf Creek Ski Area Wolf Creek Pass 970-264-5639, 800-SKI-WOLF www.wolfcreekski.com Wolf Creek Ski Area sits atop Wolf Creek Pass, and is one mile This is a State Wildlife Area near Fort Garland. The water level in this reservoir is variable, and may be low during the winter. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout. Anglers should be cautious of ice conditions, especially on the east end of lake. 16 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide skiable slopes, a vertical drop of 1,604 feet, and trails for skiers of all abilities in a beautiful, high alpine setting. The area is free natural beauty. A snow report is available daily during the season at 1-800-SKI-WOLF. From Alamosa, travel Highway 160 West for 65 miles to the top of Wolf Creek Pass. www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 17 FOR MORE InFO On OUR SHOPPInG VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/SHOPPInG San Luis Valley Farmer’s Market back as 1979, but it was not until 2001 that the market became the downtown attraction that it is today. The market has grown into a Saturday morning mecca of families, friendly faces, local traditions and stories, as well as live entertainment and healthy living activities. SHOPPInG ACTIVITIES Retail Accent on Flowers 1114 Main St. 719-589-6272 630 Main St. 719-589-6449 Casa Musical 516 Main St. 719-589-6831 632 Main St. 719-587-3188 608 Main St. 719-589-6064 3320 Clark St. 719-589-6302 616 Main St. 719-589-6982 producers who offer organic, grassfed beef, lamb, and yak. Many of the producers are families who want to share their produce so that their lifestyles can continue for future generations. The market has also served as an incubator opportunity for local entrepreneurs who produce baked goods, jams and jellies. 711 State Ave. 719-589-6362 509 Hunt Ave. 719-589-8778 621 Main St. 719-589-6271 511 Main St Ste 1 719-580-9676 514 La Veta Ave. 719-589-8900 602 Main St. 719-589-6712 13589 E Highway 160 719-589-4856 510 State Ave. 719-587-9100 622 Main St. 719-589-6923 San Luis Valley. Fill your basket with produce, baked goods, crafts and more. There is nothing quite like the sights and sounds of the market or the smell of roasting chilies on a crisp fall morning. 702 State Ave. 719-589-4824 1407 State Ave. 719-589-6900 613 Main St. 719-589-2631 In addition to the great produce, the market features live music, cultural events, cooking demos, and activities for the whole family. The market runs each Saturday, mid-July through mid-October, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.alamosafarmersmarket.org for more details and an event schedule. 713 Main St. 719-587-0878 www.treasurealley.com 511 Main St. 719-589-2888 3333 Clark Ave. 719-589-9071 1203 Main St. 719-589-3165 Outdoor Recreation Supplies 148 Craft Dr. 719-587-0435 630 Main St. 719-589-3188 3223 Main St. 719-589-9759 www.slvoutdoor.com 235 Craft Dr. 719-589-2774 www.marksoutdoorsports.biz 2901 Adcock Blvd. 719-587-4039 www.peakmotorsportsonline.com 3333 Clark Ave. 719-589-9071 Groceries 802 State Ave. 719-589-4321 131 Market St. 719-589-2492 1301 Main St. 719-587-3075 3211 Main St. 719-589-5727 3333 Clark Ave. 719-589-9071 18 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 19 HISTORY & HERITAGE Alamosa Historic Downtown walking Tour Historic brick and stone buildings anchor downtown as a reminder of the boom the town experienced in the early 20th century as the railroad brought commerce to Alamosa. From 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. This list is by no means a complete representation of all the architectural wonders Alamosa has to offer. But, take a mini walking tour of the buildings below, or stop by the Colorado Welcome Center at 610 State Avenue to pick up a complete guide. Thanks to the Alamosa Uptown & River Association for their research on these treasurers. 1. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Locomotive No. 169 (1883); B-1 Business Car (1881) Cole Park, near Rio Grande Bridge on Hwy 160 East remained in service for over 50 years. In 1939 it was taken out of storage 6. Rialto Theatre (1925-26) 716 Main Street commercial block is unusual for its incorporation of retail on the streetfront, 2. St. Thomas Episcopal Church (1925-30) 607 Fourth Street The parish hall was constructed in Mission Revival style by noted Denver Architects in Mission Revival style by noted Denver architects William E. 7. Manders Building/Oddfellows Hall (1891) 703 Main Street the Gothic windows from the old church, and the complex were completed by an unknown builder in 1930. 8. Alamosa Masonic Hall (1887) 514 San Juan 703 Fourth Street Art Deco, Mission and Classical Revival elements blend here combining architectural styles strongly represented in Alamosa. 4. Alamosa County Courthouse (1936-38) 702 4th Street style and the largest of several WPA projects built in the county during the 1930s. construction associated with the arrival of the railroad and the resulting ability 9. San Juan Building (1920) 631 Main Street Using local clay and sand, more than 450,000 bricks were produced at a kiln the vault door. An early photograph of the exterior can be viewed inside the located north of Alamosa. contemporary new brew pub. 5. Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1922-28) 727 Fourth Street Constructed between 1922-28, the church is a graceful interpretation of the 10. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot (1908-09) 610 State Avenue Mission Revival style designed by prominent architect Robert Willison. The The depot operated as an important transfer point for passengers, mail, and interior includes outstanding murals painted by local artist Josef Steinhage that have been recognized nationally in Catholic circles. 20 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 21 HISTORY & HERITAGE San Luis Valley Museum 401 Hunt Ave., Alamosa 719-587-0667 FOR MORE InFO On OUR HISTORY & HERITAGE VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/HISTORY-AnD-HERITAGE Luther E. Bean Museum Richardson Hall, Adams State University 719-587-7151 www.adams.edu/lutherbean The San Luis Valley Museum, located at 4th and Hunt in Alamosa, Among the various displays in the museum are the costumes worn artifacts and clothing of the late 19th Century. In the museum, visitors can experience two display rooms; one is a typical old school room and one room displays a traditional trading post. Visitors can view fascinating collections of railroading memorabilia, cultural artifacts of the early settlers, farming and ranching and a wall honors those who served, with varied displays of uniforms from World War I and World War II. A unique collection of old hats and dolls is also on display. Rotational displays are planned for future there. A mural, spanning the front entrance, depicts the naming of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range. Painted in 1939 by Noel Tucker, the mural adds to the atmosphere created by two-story windows and accented by carved wooded columns. The main gallery features the collection donated by Charles and Beryl Woodard, ivory. The bronze, “Offering to the Great Spirit,” by Allan Houser, stands before two galleries containing artwork by Stephen Quiller, William Moyers, and Joseph Henry Sharp. Upstairs, cases contain Native American pottery, including pieces by Maria Martinez, San Ildefonso artist; santos and retablos, and weavings. One display features a weaving by Eppie Archuleta. the museum. Admission is always free. Fort Garland Museum 29477 Highway 159, Fort Garland 719-379-3512 www.museumtrail.org/ FortGarlandMuseum.asp base against attacks by Indians in an effort to protect the new settlers. It was once under the command of the legendary Kit Carson, and has an excellent exhibit of his career and family life. Walk the parade grounds, tour the adobe buildings, including a display about the famed Buffalo Soldiers, and view 19th century artifacts from early pioneers. The museum features living history performances at special events throughout the year and is the Alamosa for 25 miles into the town of Ft. Garland. Turn right onto Highway 159, the museum will be on your right about one block down. HISTORIC EnGInE 169 719-589-3681 steam locomotive built in 1883 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It could haul 11 cars at 71 miles an hour! Built for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) to meet the need for additional and larger engines to haul passenger trains, it was part of an order of 12 locomotives and is one of the oldest surviving locomotives of the D&RG Railroad. The 169 was removed from service in 1938 and was stored on a dead line at the Alamosa rail yard. It was taken out of storage in run to make. In 1941, the 169 came to rest at Cole Park, a gift to the city from the railroad. Chamber for more info. 22 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 23 HISTORY & HERITAGE Sangre de Cristo national Heritage Area The Sangre de Cristo region can be described as a historic crossroad - a place where different people have converged for thousands of years. The area represents a profound historical, food, events, and celebrations. Here the traditions of Hispanos, Native American, Mormon, Amish, Japanese-American, Dutch, and Anglo have intermingled and persisted. Land grants, railroads, mines, and military presence entwined cultures and customs. Main streets lined with murals, historic adobe churches, and authentic cuisine all represent the unique Hispano stamp of the San Luis Valley. Railroads and mines were integral economic activities in the late nineteenth century after the United States government acquired control of the San Luis Valley from Mexico. Precious metals, gold and silver found in isolated pockets in the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains attracted prospectors. With miners came railroads, farms, and cattle ranches. FOR MORE InFO On OUR HISTORY & HERITAGE VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/HISTORY-AnD-HERITAGE Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway The Ancient Roads Through Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos Counties National Heritage area”, the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic Byway pulls travelers through the region of the northernmost outpost of the 16th Century Spanish territorial expansion. The culture is still alive today with hospitality, good food, adobe missions, museums, galleries, special festivals and events and awe-inspiring natural wonders. mystical basin where the Sandhill cranes feed in the marshes and the Great Sand Dunes press up against the mountains. Historic Begin your journey in Alamosa and follow the Los Caminos through interpretative stops along the way, watch for these displays that further tell the story of the San Luis Valley. For many visitors, the geographic isolation of the valley and abundance of public lands provides a coveted place for exploration, adventure and solitude. 24 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 25 ARTS FOR MORE InFO On OUR ARTS VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/ARTS-AnD-CULTURE Shrine of the Stations of the Cross Highway 159, San Luis www.costilla-county.com/stationsofthecross See the Stations of the Cross beautifully depicted in a series of bronze sculptures by internationally known San Luis artist Huberto Maestas. They rest along a comfortable three-quarter mile trail that climbs a short distance up a small mesa named La Mesa de la Piedad y de la Misericordia (the Hill of Piety and Mercy). The and ends at the top at the chapel, La Capilla de Todos Los Santos (The Chapel of All Saints). Below lies the village, with its “vega”, Murals of the Valley The transformation of an ordinary wall or building into a spectacular The murals found around the San Luis Valley depict the rich culture, deep rooted religion and family stories handed down generation to generation. From wildlife, to landscapes, to the people of bygone eras, the Meander through historic downtowns of the San Luis Valley communities. Discover for yourself these treasures on businesses, stories they have to tell. communal irrigation waterway in Colorado. This is one of only two commons in the U.S., the other is the Boston Commons. No matter your spirituality, this is an emotional and cultural experience. Look for the interpretive signs at the trailhead on the right side of the Highway as you enter the town from the north. Open 24 hours, year round, free admission. 26 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 27 ARTS FOR MORE InFO On OUR ARTS VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/ARTS-AnD-CULTURE Creede Repertory Theatre 124 North Main Creede, CO 81130 719-658-2540 www.creederep.org Adams State University Xperimental Theatre 719-587-7862 www.adams.edu/academics/theatre Creede Repertory Theatre is a professional, repertory theatre company located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado to the northwest of Alamosa. Winner of numerous state wide and national awards, the CRT has become recognized as one of the The Adams Sate University Theatre features a variety of productions from October through April and it is well worth planning a trip to Alamosa around one of the many great shows. Combining exciting programming with innovative outreach, ASU has produced the best of contemporary and classic theatre from the end of May through September. Each year, CRT produces 7-10 new second stage facility, the Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre. CRT also hosts numerous cultural events, exhibits the best regional artists in its galleries, and offers exciting educational programming. CRT presents matinee and evening performances in both facilities, which are located in the heart of downtown Creede. Fork, from there turn in the heart of downtown. MAINSTAGE THEATRE 28 From classics to cutting-edge, improv to social change, ASU students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of productions. Through it all, they practice the art of making a difference. A rigorous production schedule, which includes many student directed productions, allows students to achieve a complete performance training throughout their college career. The program has won numerous awards at the Rocky Mountain Theatre Festival. Past productions have included classics such as Robin Hood and Peter Pan as well as holiday favorites like A Christmas Carol and The Little Match Girl. RUTH THEATRE Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 29 ARTS FOR MORE InFO On OUR ARTS VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/THInGS-TO-DO/ARTS-AnD-CULTURE Sundays at Six Art Around Town The Alamosa Live Music Association, ALMA, is a grass-roots, The San Luis Valley is home to many artists drawn to the wonderful, natural light and the geographically diverse terrain. Painters, www.almaonline.org lovers committed to creating easy access for the local region to quality, diverse, and visceral live music performances. In addition to sponsoring phenomenal entertainment throughout this high mountain valley. Many of their studios and galleries are located in historic buildings, on farmland and on other sites quite different from metro Denver galleries. Happily, much of the artwork of local artists is on display for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. could possibly be the Sundays @ Six concert series held in Cole Park. Cole Park, an Alamosa gem, is located near downtown along the banks of the Rio Grande. Encircled with cottonwood tress, Cole Park is the perfect backdrop for the free outdoor concert series held each Sunday @ Six from late June through the end of August. During the time one might say is the most beautiful time in the San Luis Valley, the community is offered all kinds of music from the neighborhood musician down the street to nationally recognized touring musicians. 30 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 31 EVEnTS FOR MORE InFO On OUR EVEnTS VISIT; www.ALAMOSA.ORG/EVEnT-CALEnDAR January April June Alamosa Ice Fest T-Rex Express RGSRR April 6 Junior Ranger Day at the Great Sand Dunes motorcycles. January The coolest festival is coming Grab the kids, and get ready for an June 7 719-274-5224 back to Alamosa this January, the Cole Park, Alamosa CO Enjoy a morning full of junior ranger is “Alamosa in Wonderland,” and will Express takes kids on a real-life Dunes Play Area. Kids of all ages can Alamosa PRCA Round-up Rodeo have brand new ice carvers here to dinosaur dig, where they uncover real participate in a series of activities to June 17-22 earn stickers, t-shirts and other fun The Alamosa PRCA Round-Up Rodeo Sand Dunes Park Rangers, this train items. This event is sponsored by the is back with all the action-packed The Depot, Alamosa the Visitor Center in the afternoon for teams up to showcase their talents 1-877-726-RAIL ranger programs at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in bull riding, team roping, and a www.alamosarec.org www.gatorfarm.com Mosca March Great Sand Dunes Free Fee Weekend www.nps.gov/grsa Monte Vista Crane Festival April 19-20 Summerfest on the Rio March 7-9 Great Sand Dunes along with 133 June 6-8 activities at the Visitor Center and Walk around downtown Alamosa, and get carried away into a Winter Downtown Main Street, Alamosa 719-589-2105 demolition derby all alongside the 719-378-6395 719-589-9444 www.honeycuttrodeo.info Rails & Ales Rio Grande Scenic RR See thousands of Sandhill Cranes as they migrate to the San Luis Valley waive fees for visitors to experience for their annual “Spring Break.” Be at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge to get Dunes will offer afternoon ranger some amazing pictures of this natural programs on Saturday and Sunday. Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge, June 21 the Rio is held in the beautiful Cole The Rails & Ales Brewfest brings Park on the bank of the Rio Grande together brewers and their devoted fans, a hardy group that understands & beer vendors, arts & craft booths, the simple truth of this event - you 4:30 p.m. Monte Vista, CO June 6-8, and admission is free to the any better than this. 719-852-3552 Mosca public. Board at the Depot, 610 State Ave www.cranefest.com 719-378-6395 Cole Park, Alamosa CO Alamosa CO www.nps.gov/grsa 719-480-4806 1-877-726-7245 www.summerfestontherio.org www.coloradotrain.com Music at the Great Sand Dunes National Park May Memorial Day Encampment at Fort Garland CHSCA All State Games 2014 July Come enjoy Celtic music by local June 9-14 strings ensemble, Serenity Strings, May 24 See the best High School Athletes Alamosa 4th of July Celebration from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Visitor Re-en-actors have scheduled compete against one another in the July 4 Center in celebration of Great Sand events throughout this Memorial Day 58th Annual Colorado High School Monument, March 17, 1932. The living history demonstrations, games, March 16 will be honoring a 15% discount on countries independence with the and stories. We invite you to join them the top spot in football, boys & girls for fun & a little history lesson this basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and purchases in their store, located in the Kiwanis pancake breakfast, followed Visitor Center. Visitor Center is open Adams State University, Alamosa CO from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.chscaallstategames.org 719-379-3512 Mosca celebration will include the 4th of July www.museumtrail.org/ 719-378-6395 Parade-Main Street Alamosa Rollin Deep Car Show June 15 719-589-3681 A low rider custom car show that www.alamosarec.org is open to all vehicles; all makes, models, and years of cars and 32 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 33 October Cat’s Classic Motorcross was held August 11-13, 1919, and July 12-13 was called the Ski-Hi Stampede. Old National Park Service Birthday at the Great Sand Dunes Saturday July 12, get ready for the newspapers reported that more than August 25 Octoberfest Rio Grande Scenic RR 10,000 people assembled to watch Enjoy a fee free day to celebrate the October 4 practice rounds, and vintage bike the local competition. It has continued show out at the Sutak Raceway for for nine decades as an annual event the Cats Classic Motocross. All of and is an important piece of western Park Service was established as a as the engine winds through mountain the action leads up to the big race history that can still be lived. federal agency of the Department of passes. on Sunday July 13 where over 300 Ski-Hi Park, Monte Vista, CO the Interior, responsible for protecting 877-726-RAIL competitors race for cash prizes, 719-852-2055 national parks and monuments. Great www.coloradotrain.com trophies, & bragging rights. www.skihistampede.com Sand Dunes will honor this day in Sutak Raceway, Alamosa Beer and bratwurst will be served in time to German Oompa Band music history with ranger programs that Pumpkin Patch Train Rio Grande Scenic RR 719-589-9717 August Alamosa Fly-In and Air Show Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews & Chili Challenge July 12 August 1-2 Mosca All aboard for a short ride to the Pilots from all over the US gather at The Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews, 719-378-6395 special pumpkin patch. Join friends this annual event to showcase their & Chili Challenge is back for their vintage and modern aircraft. They will Early Iron Festival lead kids through a hay bale maze to have a pancake breakfast at 7:00 AM; August 29 - September 1 pick the pumpkin of their choice. The Early Iron Car Show is coming 877-726-RAIL the airshow will follow at 10:00AM. Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned San Luis Valley Regional Airport and promises to have some 719-852-9860 highlight other special places that the October 25 www.coloradotrain.com Come and check out one of the Cole Park, Alamosa www.slvpa.org largest vintage car shows in Colorado 719-589-3681 Manassa Pioneer Days www.slvbeattheheat.com Alamosa Celebration of Lights There will be food and beer vendors, live entertainment, and a slow cruise Gather round to “Celebrate the August 1-3 Cole Park, Alamosa Courthouse, Engine 169, and the Check out 27 multi-genre and live 719-589-9170 mighty blue spruce of City Hall. musical performances on 2 stages in www.earlyironclub.com music & fun for the whole family, as September July 18-19 Hang out in Manassa CO for their Crestone Music Fest 2 day celebration of the Pioneer join the City of Alamosa at our 7th both stages get rocked with music 2014 Great Sand Dunes Quarter Release Celebration City Hall. bird tickets for this event go on sale September 4 www.alamosarec.org 719-843-5207 www.manassa.com November Celebrate at the Great Sand Dunes SLV Antique Iron Club Tractor Pull Challenger Golf Club, Crestone CO July 26 www.crestfest.org December 719-256-4533 Alamosa Parade of Lights will be offering for sale to the public Tractor Pull, garden tractor pulls and Celebrate the holidays with a festive Kahler Memorial Golf Tournament Hang out with the Rangers, visit the Ski-Hi Park, Monte Vista August 8-10 sand dunes, and hear live music as www.slvaic.com The Kahler Memorial Golf Tournament they celebrate this epic occasion for Ski Hi Stampede Rodeo tournament of the year. Play in this July 24-27 exciting tournament and take in the Preserve, Mosca CO beautiful scenery this course has to 719-378-6300 kids pedal tractor pull, plus a barrel December 19 light parade. Bicycles, cars and Christmas. Great fun for the whole 719-589-9444 www.honeycuttrodeo.com www.nps.gov/grsa oldest pro rodeo, has roots as deep as the San Luis Valley itself. It began in 1919, but two years were deducted 719-589-9515 because of World War II, when no www.alamosacattails.com 34 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 35 on t B ine re n a t *F kfa al re st Br e / ea R kf es a Po ta st/ ol ur / an Ja t cu zz Fi i/ tn Sa es s un C a en te M r C ee on ti fe ng re R nc oo e m B / us in es s C en B te an r qu et Fa ci W lit iFi ie s / In te rn K it et ch en et te s A Pe va ts ila bl e C LODGInG Alamosa Lamplighter Motel - 1 425 Main St. | 719-589-6636 | www.alamosalamplightermotel.com Downtown Alamosa one block from the train depot, close to shopping, B* R PJS CB* PJ B* P galleries, as well as many restaurant choices. Best Western Alamosa Inn - 2 2005 W. Main St. | 719-589-2567 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging - In proximity to Adams State University, this property features a scenic courtyard for leisure afternoon visits with family and friends. Comfort Inn of Alamosa - 3 6301 C R 107 S. | 719-587-9000 | www.comfortinn.com/hotel/CO020 Days Inn - 4 CB* basecamp for family adventures and outdoor activities. Pet fee of $10.00 per pet. B* PJ edge of town near 6-plex movie theater. Great Sand Dunes Lodge P 7900 Highway 150 | 719-378-2900 | www.gsdlodge.com Grizzly Inn Motel - 6 1919 W. Main St. | 719-589-4788 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging Great for business and pleasure travelers, and located near the San Luis Valley CB* Regional Medical Center and Adams State University. Ref. & Micro. in every room. Hampton Inn - 7 710 Mariposa St. | 719-480-6023 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging - B* PJ B* PJS R PJ Located on the west edge of town near the 6-plex movie theater and shopping. Holiday Inn Express - 8 3418 Mariposa St. | 719-589-4026 | www.holidayinnexpress.com/alamosaco Located on the west edge of town near 6-plex movie theater and shopping. Inn of the Rio Grande - 9 Offering Group Discounts and Breakfast and Dinner discounts as well. Riverside Inn of Alamosa - 10 250 Broadway Ave. | 719-589-4945 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging - 20 rooms, available in daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Super 8 of Alamosa - 11 2505 Main St. | 719-589-6447 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging - Offering CB* PJ newly remodeled lodging and amenities, conveniently located for all activities. Valley Motel - 12 2051 Main St. | 719-589-9095 | www.alamosa.org Click on Lodging Coffee Economical accommodations for business travelers and visitors, centrally located on main highway through town. Ref., Micro. Coffe Makers in every room. Zapata Ranch 36 All Meals Included Official Alamosa Visitors Guide J www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 37 b Tu ed H ot A llo w or Pe ts zi Ja cu z im m in g Po ol A cc es s Sw In te rn et N um be r of U ni H ts an di ca p Fa ci Te lit le ie vi s si on CAMPInG Alamosa Economy Campground 12532 E. Highway 160 | 719-589-5574 Partial hook-ups, dump station, open year round, showers, go cart course, pets 12 welcome. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Pinion Flats Campground 88 - www.recreation.gov picnic tables, pets welcome Great Sand Dunes Oasis 5400 Highway 150 | 719-378-2222 | www.greatdunes.com Sites for tents, RVs, groups up to 90 people, full hookup, LP gas, dump station, 90 showers, rec room, café, gift store, groceries, gasoline, pets welcome. At entrance to Great Sand Dunes Alamosa KOA 6900 Juniper Lane | 719-589-9757 | www.alamosakoa.com 60 meeting room, heated outdoor swimming pool, playground, gift shop, dump station. San Luis Lakes State Park 50 the road about 9 miles from Highway 17. RV Dump Station - Wright Valley Oil/Stop N’ Shop 3212 Main St. | 719-589-4637 RV Dump and touchless carwash $5 fee, waived with gas purchase Zapata Ranch 5305 Highway 150 888-5-ZAPATA, 888-592-7282 www.zranch.com Zapata Ranch is an authentic working cattle and bison guest ranch owned by The Nature Conservancy, covering more than 100,000 acres and bordering the Great Sand Dunes National Park. With nearly 2,000 head of free-roaming bison, thousands of wild animals, and a variety of different species of birds and insects, this region is often called the “Rocky Mountain Serengeti.” The ranch specializes in multiple night stays where visitors become immersed in the Colorado ranching experience. The entrance to the ranch is located between mile markers 12 and 13 on Highway 150 near the Great Sand Dunes. Look for the Nature Conservancy and Zapata Medano signs. 38 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide Bison Tours - Advanced reservations required, limited availability, 4 person minimum, depart 9a.m. and last approximately 2 hours. Occasionally, the ranch has room for overnight guests; they accept reservations for overnight stays no sooner than 2 weeks prior to your arrival date. www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 39 an d Br sp ea ec kf ia as lt i t/ es La Lu te nc -n h/ ig A Di ht lc nn oh L iv er ol e Se En C hi t rv ld ed erta re in n Ha m ’s en M nd e t ic nu ap O A ut cc do es or s ib Ta Se le ke at ou in g t/ De liv er y Ty pe of f oo d DInInG TO FInD OUT MORE ABOUT ALAMOSA’S DInInG, VISIT: HTTP://www.ALAMOSA.ORG AnD CLICK On LODGInG & DInInG. Arby’s 1705 Main Street | 719-589-2747 Bistro Rialto 716 Main Street | 719-589-3039 Blessed Brews 2431 Main Street Suite A | 719-206-3366 Italian, American, Catering Coffee Shop, Sandwiches Burger King 2501 Main Street | 719-589-5538 Calvillo’s 400 Main Street | 719-587-5500 Campus Café 435 Poncha Avenue | 719-589-4202 Chili’s Grill & Bar 3231 Main Street | 719-589-1991 City Market Delicatessen 131 Market Street | 719-589-2492 Mexican, Buffet & Menu Soup, Salads, Sandwiches Ribs Deli-style L,D T L,D T B,L,D T B,L,D T B,L,D T B,L T L,D T L,D T B,L,D T American, Mexican, Clancy’s 333 Sante Fe Ave. at Inn of the Rio Grande | 719-589-5833 Italian, Steaks, Seafood Coffee Shop, Ice Cozy Café 1423 Main Street | 719-206-3198 T Cream Parlor, Internet Café Domino’s Pizza 1109 6th Street | 719-589-9091 Pizza, Pasta Bowls, East - West Grill 408 4th Street | 719-589-4600 Burgers, Salads, Ef’s 823 8th Street | 719-589-3008 Mexican B,L El Charro Café 421 6th Street | 719-589-2262 Mexican L,D Steaks, Seafood, B,D T Chinese L,D T,D Mexican, American L,D L,D L,D T T T L,D T L,D T B,L,D T B,L T Hideaway Steakhouse 1210 8th Street | 719-589-4444 Hunan Chinese Restaurant 419 Main Street | 719-589-9002 Juanito’s 1019 6th Street | 719-589-0277 Kentucky Fried Chicken 2007 Main Street | 719-589-6297 Little Caesars Pizza 157 Craft Drive | 719-589-0460 Wings, Salads Wraps, Thai American Chicken Pizza, Italian Long John Silver’s/Taco Bell 2435 Main Street | 719-589-2140 L,D B,L,D T,D T T,D T Chinese, May-Wa Chinese Restaurant 620 Main Street | 719-589-9559 Vietnamese, Catering McDonald’s 100 Craft Drive | 719-589-2228 Sandwich, Quiche, Milagros Coffeehouse 529 Main Street | 719-589-9299 Ice Cream, Pasteries, Coffee, Internet 40 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 41 TO FInD OUT MORE ABOUT ALAMOSA’S DInInG, VISIT: HTTP://www.ALAMOSA.ORG AnD CLICK On LODGInG & DInInG. Ty pe of f oo d an d Br sp ea ec kf ia as lt i t/ es La Lu te nc -n h/ ig A Di ht lc nn oh L iv er ol e Se En C hi t rv ld ed erta re in n Ha m ’s en M nd e t ic nu ap O A ut cc do es or s ib Ta Se le ke at ou in g t/ De liv er y DInInG Mi Taquito 400 Main Street (behind Calvillos) | 719-587-5500 Monterrey Café 1406 Main Street | 719-589-3838 Mountain View on the Green 6615 N River Road, at Cattails Golf Course | 719-589-9110 Nino’s Mexican Restaurant 617 6th Streeet | 719-587-0101 Oscar’s Restaurant 520 Main Street | 719-589-9230 Pizza Hut 814 Main Street | 719-589-3693 Mexican, American B,L T L,D Mexican, American Mexican, American Pizza, Italian L,D L,D L,D T T T,D Riverside Roadhouse 525 Main Street | 719-589-6641 Rocky’s 425 Main Street at Lamplighter Motel | 719-587-2294 Rubi Slipper 506 State Ave. | 719-589-2641 Safeway Delicatessen 1301 Main Street | 719-587-3075 San Luis Valley Brewing Company 631 Main Street | 719-587-2337 American Classics, Mexican Burgers Sandwiches Deli-style Local Brewery, Sandwiches B,L,D T L,D T B,L,D T L,D T L,D T B,L,D L,D B,L,D B,L,D T T T T L,D T Pizza, Soup & San Luis Valley Pizza Company 2069 West 1st Street | 719-589-4749 Salad Bar, Take & Bake Smoothy’s Juice Bar 504 West Avenue | 719-496-7339 Sonic Restaurant 1300 Main Street | 719-589-9256 St. Ives Pub & Eatery 719 Main Street | 719-589-0711 Subway 333 Clark Avenue in Wal Mart | 719-589-6314 Subway of Alamosa 2207 Main Street | 719-589-4642 American Deli-style Deli-style Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s 2435 Main Street | 719-589-2140 True Grits Steakhouse 100 Sante Fe Avenue | 719-589-4548 Vistas ASU Campus, Rex Field | 719-587-8320 Wendy’s 3338 Clark Street | 719-587-3333 Steak, Seafood D T American, Italian L,D L,D T T Wize Apples 119 Broadway | 719-937-2204 Burgers, L,D T 42 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide Sandwiches www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 43 TOwn MAP 44 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 45 SAn LUIS VALLEY MAP 46 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 47 TRAnSPORTATIOn Automobiles Hertz 2490 State Ave. 719-589-6138 San Luis Valley Regional Airport Budget Rent a Car 2550 State Ave. 2490 State Ave. 719-589-8548 719-589-0103 www.depotavionics.com/airport.htm Daily Flights between Alamosa and Denver! And now serving Pueblo! www.budget.com Shuttle Little Stinkers Taxi Twin Hearts Express 6848 Malouff Road 800-654-9456 United and Frontier! 719-589-2500 Planes Great Lakes Airlines 2490 State Ave. 719-589-9446 www.greatlakesav.com 48 while you shop or visit the sites! All 4 Paws 603 Lava Ln. Toll Free: 719-589-3988 Official Alamosa Visitors Guide www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 49 Out of State In Colorado Arizona Phoenix Oklahoma 722 Kansas Topeka 629 724 Nevada Las Vegas 800 New Mexico Amarillo 352 Austin 892 Dallas 721 El Paso 506 Utah Salt Lake City 205 Chama 582 Texas Nebraska Lincoln Oklahoma City 79 540 Wyoming Cheyenne 343 173 Taos Find it on the map 50 Antonito 30 Hooper 20 Blanca 21 La Jara 14 Center 32 Lamar 201 Canon City 139 Manassa 24 Colorado Springs 163 Moffat 37 Conejos 29 Monte Vista 17 Cortez 194 Montrose 187 Creede 70 Mosca 13 31 Pagosa Springs 89 Denver 215 Pueblo 122 Durango 149 Romeo 21 274 Saguache 52 90 Make sure you stop in to our very own Colorado Welcome Center Located on the corner of 6th Ave. and State Ave. in the historic Depot. Free maps and information to keep your trip less hectic. Official Alamosa Visitors Guide 25 Salida 83 Glenwood Springs 204 San Acacio 49 Grand Junction 249 San Luis 41 Great Sand Dunes 33 Greeley 264 Trinidad 109 Gunnison 122 Wolf Creek Pass 65 46 www.alamosa.org | 1-800-BLU-SKYS 51 610 STATE AVE ALAMOSA, CO 81101
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