Cheap Things To Do in Alamosa, Colorado

Viewed from the San Luis Valley, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains extend literally to the ends of the horizon. The wilderness area includes almost the entire range north of Blanca Peak, spanning 70 m... More on Trails

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The Alamosa-Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Complex is in the San Luis Valley. Each year, the runoff from melting snow feeds the rivers and wetlands of the valley and provides habitat for migr... More on LLBean.com

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1953 to provide habitat for wildlife, particularly wat ... More on PlanetWare

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Great Sand Dunes National Park encompasses a 39-square-mile area of sandy dunes on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley. Towering nearly 750 feet above the valley floor, these swells of sand are considered the tallest dunes in ... More on Trails

If technical rock climbing is your type of adventure, then Penitente Canyon may have what you want. The canyon is known for its nearly 300 world class technical rock climbing ... More on Epinions.com

If technical rock climbing is your type of adventure, then Penitente Canyon may have what you want. The canyon is known for its nearly 300 world class technical rock climbing ... More on Epinions.com

Ruybalid Lake is one of several seldomvisited lakes that dot the top of a large mesa on the west side of the Conejos River. Although the mesa and its environs comprise the southwestern third of the rugged San Juan Mountains and the ... More on Trails

The high ceiling and original woodwork from the 1930s makes Luther Bean Museum a very special place to visit. It features many unique collectible antiques, a fine arts gallery that ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

The San Luis Valley Museum documents the story of the people who explored and settled the San Luis Valley, one of the largest high desert valleys in the world. The museum has educational displays featuring artifacts, photographs, ... More on Heritage

Located on the second floor of Richardson Hall in room 256, this museum has an excellent fine-arts gallery featuring works by local artists. Also on display is the Woodard ... More on Frommers