Alamosa, Colorado
Gateway to Colorado's mountains
A small town with adventures like nowhere else on Earth.
Nestled in the San Luis Valley, Alamosa will transport you to breathtaking outdoor experiences, including the towering dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park and the steep walls of Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
The town’s vibrant community offers local breweries, unique attractions, and access to hot springs. The bountiful valley and surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the ancestral home of many Indigenous tribes. The Ute, Comanche, and Apache are some of the many tribes whose deep, lasting cultural connections to the land continue to shape the region today.
What makes Alamosa special?
North America's tallest sand dunes
Alamosa offers easy access to Great Sand Dunes National Park, perfect for a day of sandboarding or hiking North America’s tallest sand dunes.
Outdoor adventure year-round
Explore the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with hiking and biking in summer or snowshoeing and skiing in winter.
Where conservation and culture meet
At Zapata Ranch, tour a historic cattle and bison operation on a nature preserve, demonstrating how conservation and cattle can co-exist.
Unexpected family fun
Alamosa is full of surprises, including Colorado Gators Reptile Park, a tilapia farm turned gator farm turned animal refuge, and the chance to watch for UFOs at the UFO Watchtower.
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Parks near Alamosa
Legend
- Partner Park
- Gateway City
More to know
12 hours at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Experience the towering dunes, diverse ecosystems, and breathtaking scenery of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in just one day.
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