Alamosa

By car

Alamosa is at the intersection of US highways 160 and 285, about 230 road miles from Denver. (The straight-line distance is considerably less, but the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains deter traffic.)

By plane

• San Luis Valley Regional AirportServed by Great Lakes Airlines. Limited commuter air service exists between Denver and Alamosa, with about three flights daily each way.

• Adams State UniversityIn Alamosa, with a nice campus.

• The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

  address: 610 State Ave
  Located in Alamosa and runs parallel with Main Street. They have excursion train rides that depart on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from The Depot building that is located at During the summer months, the Rio Grande hosts live concerts up at the Summit of Fir Station. These concerts are part of their "Mountain Rails Live" concert series.

• Cattails

  address: 6615 River Dr
  Cattail's is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course that winds through woods and wetlands, with panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. This course is noted for its 12th hole, a challenging par 4 featuring a water hazard off the tee, a dogleg, and then another water hazard.

• The Colorado Gator Farm

  address: 9162 County Rd 9 North, Mosca CO, 81146
  They are an alligator farm & reptile park with more than 400 alligators and dozens of exotic reptile species. The Gator Farm is also a rescue facility that takes in reptiles that have outgrown their homes. They have recently constructed a biodome on their property that now acts as a home to various tropical plant species.

• Zapata FallsA waterfall found 40 minutes outside of Alamosa off of Highway 150 in Mosca. The sign for the falls is small and green, and takes you on a winding dirt road that goes up the mountainside and brings you to the parking lot. Here they have a hiking trail, a scenic outlook for pictures, and a restroom. There are also campground sites for those who wish to spend the night. The trail up to the waterfall is a half mile long with benches placed along the route for those who need to take breaks. The Zapata Falls are free to visit and are open year round to the public.

• Splashland

  phone: +2 719-589-6307
  address: 5895 HWY 17
  A geothermal, outdoor swimming pool that was built in 1955 and has been recently renovated, and has added a concession stand for its patrons. This pool is only open seasonally. For hours

• Accent on Flowers

  phone: +1 719-589-6272
  address: 1114 Main St

• Calucci's Shoes and Apparel

  phone: +1 719-589-6449
  address: 630 Main St

• Casa Musical

  phone: +1 719-589-6831
  address: 516 Main St

• Cranes and Crows

  phone: +1 719-589-1100
  address: 701 Main St

• Colorado Sports

  phone: +1 719-589-3188
  address: 630 Main St

• Firedworks Gallery

  phone: +1 719-589-6064
  address: 608 Main St

• Gemfire Diamonds

  phone: +1 719-589-6302
  address: 3320 Clark St

• Hearstrings & Heirlooms

  phone: +1 719-589-6982
  address: 616 Main St

• Green Spot Garden Center & Antiques

  phone: +1 719-589-6362
  address: 711 State Ave

• Hunt Ave. Boutique/ Rainbow's Ends

  phone: +1 719-589-9670
  address: 509 Hunt Ave

• Lightshine Music

  phone: +1 719-589-8900
  address: 514 La Veta Ave

• Mountain Munchkins

  phone: +1 719-587-2229
  address: 614 Main St

• Narrow Gauge Newsstand

  phone: +1 719-589-6712
  address: 602 Main St

• Navajo Trail Antiques

  phone: +1 719-589-4856
  address: 13589 East HWY 160

• Papers of Distinction

  phone: +1 719-587-9100
  address: 510 State Ave

• Skiball's Running World

  phone: +1 719-589-6923
  address: 622 Main St

• Stuff Antiques and Collectibles

  phone: +1 719-589-4824
  address: 702 State Ave

• The Flower Shop

  phone: +1 719-589-6900
  address: 1407 State Ave

• The Turquoise Shop

  phone: +1 719-589-2631
  address: 613 Main St

• Treasure Alley

  phone: +1 719-587-0878
  address: 713 Main St

• Wild Roses

  phone: +1 719-589-2888
  address: 511 Main St

• Arby's

  phone: +1 719-589-2747
  address: 1705 Main St

• Bistro Rialto

  phone: +1 719-589-3039
  address: 716 Main St
  Italian restaurant. Daily specials, children's menu, alcohol served, known mostly for their lasagna and pizza. Only open for lunch & dinner.

• Burger King

  phone: +1 719-589-5538
  address: 2501 Main St

• Calvillo's

  phone: +1 719-587-5500
  address: 400 Main St
  Family-owned Mexican restaurant known for their lunch and dinner buffet and their margaritas, can accommodate large groups and are also available for catering.

• Campus Cafe

  phone: +1 719-589-4202
  address: 435 Poncha Ave
  American diner with soups, salads, and sandwiches. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

• Clancy's

  phone: +1 719-589-5833
  address: 333 Santa Fe Ave
  American, Mexican, and Italian dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They serve alcohol, children's menu and take-out available.

• Chili's Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 719-589-1991
  address: 3231 Main St
  Corporately-owned franchise known for their ribs, fajitas, and burgers. Bar. Open for lunch and dinner with take-out available.

• City Market Delicatessen

  phone: +1 719-589-2492
  address: 131 Market St
  Deli located inside the City Market grocery store. Assorted sides and sandwiches, catering.

• Domino's Pizza

  phone: +1 719-589-9091
  address: 1109 6th St
  Pizza franchise restaurant with chicken wings, pasta bowls, and subs. Open for lunch & dinner, carry-out or delivery.

• East-West Grill

  phone: +1 719-589-4600
  address: 408 4th St
  Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Burger/sandwich & fry combos, Thai food, Chinese food, various pasta dishes and appetizers. Take-out available.

• Ef's

  phone: +1 719-589-3008
  address: 823 8th St
  Open for breakfast and lunch only, known for their breakfast skillets and their Mexican dishes. Take-out is available.

• El Charro Café

  phone: +1 719-589-2262
  address: 421 6th St
  Known for their Mexican dishes. Very limited seating, with only 10 tables inside the restaurant. Only open for lunch and dinner.

• Grove Street Coffee & Ice Cream

  phone: +1 719-206-3198
  address: 1423 Main St
  A coffee shop and ice cream parlor that offers a variety of baked goods and coffee/expresso combinations. They have 8 or so ice cream flavors as well.

• Hideaway Steakhouse

  phone: +1 719-589-4444
  address: 1210 8th St
  This restaurant is attached to the Bank Shot Bar. They are known for their steaks, but also serve seafood and classic Americana-style food. They are open for lunch and dinner.

• Hunan Chinese Restaurant

  phone: +1 719-589-9002
  address: 419 Main St
  Classic Chinese cuisine, sushi and alcohol, open for lunch and dinner, take-out available.

• Hungry Farmer

  phone: +1 719-589-7766
  address: 916 Main St
  Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $10/person breakfast buffet every Sunday, wide variety menu with take-out options, serves alcohol.

• Juanito's

  phone: +1 719-589-0277
  address: 1019 6th St
  Mexican cuisine, specials on tacos every Tuesday, serves alcohol. Outdoor seating available seasonally. Take-out is always available.

• Kentucky Fried Chicken

  phone: +1 719-589-6297
  address: 2007 Main St

• Long John Silvers/ Taco Bell

  phone: +1 719-589-2140
  address: 2435 Main St

• May-Wa Chinese Restaurant

  phone: +1 719-589-9559
  address: 620 Main St
  Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, inexpensive weekday lunch specials (0-$7), take-out options.

• McDonalds

  phone: +1 719-589-2228
  address: 100 Craft Dr

• Milagros Coffeehouse

  phone: +1 719-589-9299
  address: 529 Main St
  Coffee house with variety of fresh baked goods, muffins, quiches and breads. Sandwiches and wraps, several varieties of ice cream.

• Monterrey Café

  phone: +1 719-589-3838
  address: 1406 Main St
  Diner-style restaurant open for lunch and dinner, daily $5 breakfast specials, classic Americana food. Take-out is available, but parking is limited.

• Mi Taquito

  phone: +1 719-587-5500
  address: 400 Main St
  Authentic Mexican dishes and a fresh salsa bar.

• Nino's Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 719-587-0101
  address: 617 6th St
  Mexican restaurant that serves alcohol, does take-out orders, outdoor seating seasonally. Open for lunch and dinner.

• Oscars Restaurant

  phone: +1 719-589-9230
  address: 520 Main St
  Mexican restaurant open for lunch and dinner, take-out options available, serves alcohol.

• Pizza Hut

  phone: +1 719-589-6393
  address: 814 Main St
  Pizza franchise with pizza, wings, pasta and sandwiches. Take-out, dine-in and delivery.

• Rocky's

  phone: +1 719-587-2294
  address: 425 Main St
  Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers discounts to patrons of the motel.

• Safeway Delicatessen

  phone: +1 719-587-3075
  address: 1301 Main St
  Deli inside Safeway Grocery store, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily lunch and breakfast specials. They can make anything from breakfast burritos to panini to corndogs.

• San Luis Valley Brewing Company

  phone: +1 719-587-2337
  address: 631 Main St
  Restaurant and brewery of craft beer. Classic Americana style food with a Tex-Mex twist. Open for lunch and dinner, they début different seasonal brews throughout the year.

• San Luis Valley Pizza Company

  phone: +1 719-589-4749
  address: 2069 West 1st St
  Makes their own specialty pizzas and desserts. Weekday lunch buffet. Subs, wings, pasta and salads. They offer delivery and take-out, and serve alcohol.

• St. Ives Pub & Eatery

  phone: +1 719-589-0711
  address: 719 Main St
  Bar & grill with daily specials from $1 tacos to $.50 wings. Several TV's for sports enthusiasts and a full bar.

• Sonic Restaurant

  phone: +1 719-589-9256
  address: 1300 Main St

• Subway of Alamosa

  phone: +1 719-589-4642
  address: 2207 Main St

• True Grits Steakhouse

  phone: +1 719-589-4548
  address: 100 Santa Fe Ave
  Known for their generous steak dinners, but they serve seafood as well.

• Vista's

  phone: +1 719-587-8320
  address: ASU Campus inside Rex Stadium
  Inside the stadium at the ASU campus football field, open for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine, various salads, sandwiches & wraps, chicken wings, and burgers.

• Wendy's

  phone: +1 719-587-3333
  address: 3338 Clark St

• Wize Apples

  phone: +1 719-937-2204
  address: 119 Broadway Ave
  Restaurant with full bar, menu ranges from burgers and fries to nachos and burritos. Open for lunch and dinner, take-out available.

• San Luis Valley Brewing Company

  phone: +1 719 587-2337
  address: 631 Main St.
  Craft brewed beers and famous homemade root beer, menu on website. +1 719 587-BEER.

• Purple Pig Pub

  phone: +1 719 589-2220
  address: 624 Main St

• Alamosa Lamplighter Motel

  phone: +1 719 589-6636
  address: 425 Main St
  Wi-fi. Free breakfast. Kitchenettes available. Pets allowed.

• Best Western Alamosa Inn

  phone: +1 719 589-2567
  address: 2005 Main St
  A fairly large property not far from Adams State College, on the main drag through town. Not special, but entirely acceptable.

• Comfort Inn of AlamosaOutdoor family activity area, free breakfast, pool & jacuzzi, fitness center, meeting/conference room, WIFI, pets allowed.

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 719-589-9037
  address: 223 Santa Fe Ave
  Free continental breakfast, fitness center, WIFI, and pets are allowed for a fee of $10 per pet.

• Grizzly Inn Motel

  phone: +1 719-589-4788
  address: 1919 W. Main St
  Free continental breakfast, WIFI, and pets are allowed.

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 719-480-6023
  address: 710 Mariposa St
  Free breakfast, pool & jacuzzi, fitness center, meeting/conference room, WIFI.

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 719-589-3596
  address: 3418 Mariposa St
  Free breakfast, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, meeting/conference room, business center, WIFI, pets allowed.

• Ramada Inn

  phone: +1 719-589-5833
  address: 333 Santa Fe Ave
  Indoor water park with giant water slide, kiddie frog slide, and 3 pools. Clancy's restaurant on main floor near the front desk/ check in area. Jacuzzi, fitness center, meeting/conference room, banquet facilities, business center, WIFI, pets allowed.

• Riverside Inn

  phone: +1 719-589-4945
  address: 250 Broadway Ave
  Twenty rooms available at daily, weekly or monthly rates. They allow pets.

• Super 8 of Alamosa

  phone: +1 719-589-6447
  address: 2505 W. Main St
  Free continental breakfast, pool, jacuzzi, WIFI, pets allowed.

• Valley Motel

  phone: +1 719-589-9095
  address: 2051 Main St
  Free breakfast, kitchenettes available, WIFI, pets allowed.

• The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve at 11999 Highway 150, Mosca is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, with the tallest dune (known as the Star dune) measuring 750 feet high in elevation. The Pinyon Flats Campground at the park has 88 individual camping sites along two distinct loops. Restrooms have sinks, flush toilets and a sink for washing dishes. Each campsite has a fire grate and picnic table.

Antonito is a small town about 30 miles south of Alamosa. Lodging exists at Antonito, but it's not as plentiful as in Alamosa.

• Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RailroadTrains run from the eastern terminus at Antonito to Chama, New Mexico through some superbly scenic country. The line offers options for round trips to Chama or the half-way point, with a possible return from Chama via bus. Reservations are a must.

In the town of Hooper, there are a few developed hot springs in the San Luis Valley, about twenty miles (30km) north of Alamosa.

• Sand Dunes Swimming Pool and RV Park

  phone: +1 719 378-2807
  address: 1991 County Road 63, Hooper
  Family-owned natural artesian pool features 150,000 gallons of clear, odorless hot springs water which maintains a temperature between 98-100 degrees year-round. A 25 person therapy pool maintains a temperature of 107 degrees. Covered baby pool. Suits, towels, and toys available for rent. Concession stand offers organic produce from on-site greenhouses.

Just east of the road to Antonito is the similarly small town of Manassa, birthplace of the great boxer Jack Dempsey.

• Jack Dempsey Museum

  phone: +1 719 843-5207
  address: 412 Main St.