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Fall weather in the San Luis Valley is ideal for visiting and enjoying the Great Sand Dunes National Park with fewer crowds, mild temperatures and colorful trees in Alamosa, Hooper, Del Norte and Fort Garland.

Fall by Rails & Trails in the San Luis Valley

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<a href="https://slvgo.com">San Luis Valley Great Outdoors</a> works to protect and maintain trails throughout the San Luis Valley. Connect with them to see how you can contribute.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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The train departs from Antonito and travels across scenic prairies, giving you a true sense of life in the Wild West. Enjoy the views and lunch at Osier — included in the full-day ticket price — before you head back to Antonito.

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railraod

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A quick 30-minute drive north on Hwy. 285 takes you to Alamosa, where your fun continues.

Head to Alamosa

Get your taco fix at El Super Taco!! They have every kind of taco you can imagine, beef, pork, chicken, and they're all made fresh to order! Make them your way with fresh made guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce &amp; cheese, and an assortment of salsas! Their store

El Super Taco

Take a stroll in downtown Alamosa. As you make your way from the train to dinner, enjoy sculptures spread around from various artists. In its second year, there are 19 pieces throughout the area in front of businesses and on street corners.

Downtown Alamosa ArtScape

Offers the finest in craft brews and fine food in an inviting atmosphere.

San Luis Valley Brewing

Scenic Flights above Colorado's largest National Parks. An epic flightseeing tour is a once in a lifetime activity. Book your flight with Rugged Air Tours to have the ultimate vacation experience! Lowest Rates guaranteed at <a href="https://flyrugged.com/">flyrugged.com</a>

Rugged Air Tours

Set 33 miles from the Great Sand Dunes National Park &amp; Preserve, this contemporary hotel is also 3.2 miles from the Cattails Golf Course.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Campus Cafe is the local favorite. American food, amazing breakfasts, you have to try the cinnnamon roll! Great lunch menu too.

Campus Cafe

Los Caminos Antiguos traverses the cradle of the San Luis Valley. This route takes you through historic Colorado and along the scenic route that goes by the Great Sand Dunes National Park &amp; Preserve. Some stops include San Luis which is Colorado's oldest town and Ft. Garland Museum. This scenic drive offers many great stops to capture fall colors. To start the route head south on Hwy 285 from Alamosa and join the route from the town of Manassa which is home to the famous boxer Jack Dempsey. Maps of this route are available in the Colorado Welcome Center in Alamosa.

Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway

As you trek along the byway, stop in the historic area of Fort Garland for lunch before heading on to the wee town of Hooper.

Stop in Fort Garland

Located in the heart of historic Fort Garland, our family-owned restaurant is known for fine dining, delicious home-style cooking, and comfy rustic hospitality.

All-Gon Pizza

The watchtower is a 10-foot-tall viewing platform that takes advantage of the remote area’s high elevation. Pass the time with your eyes on the sky, checking out the Healing Garden or even camping on site.

UFO Watchtower

Located on the campus of Sand Dunes Recreation near Hooper off Hwy 17. This grill is known for their burgers and salads. After dinner, swing into the Greenhouse for a beverage in this adult-only area. New Small Plates Menu offered in The Greenhouse.

Mile Deep Grille at Sand Dunes Recreation

A family friendly oasis in the San Luis Valley.  Large family pool maintained at 98 degrees, 25-person hot tub, 2 on-site restaurants,  gift shop, The Greenhouse, an adults-only tropical escape with 4 pools, sauna, and on-site bar. RV/Tent Camping &amp; Cabin Rentals.

Sand Dunes Recreation

The Sand Dunes Swimming Pool offers multiple lodging opportunities with RV spots, camping sites and cabins, so you can finish your journey here for the day. Reserve early!

Stay the Night

Drink Coffee....Love Others!  Milagros Coffeehouse not only serves a full line of delicious espresso and coffee drinks, teas, and baked goods, we also support the efforts of La Puente Home in combating homelessness and poverty in the San Luis Valley.

Milagros Coffee House

Stop by Kristi Mountain Sports in Del Norte for bike rentals and local advice to hit the trails. The length of the variable trails is 25 miles all together and ranges in difficulty depending on the trail. It has interconnecting loops in a maze that can take from 1 to 5 hours to ride.

Mountain Biking at Penitente Canyon

One of Colorado's smallest microbreweries that's been in business for over 15 years. Located in the heart of Del Norte, Colorado, we that utilizes local ingredients in all beers and foods at the restaurant. 100% Solar Powered on site! Come taste the San Luis Valley.

Three Barrel Brewing Company

Burn off the lunch calories with a hike or bike along the trail just southeast of the town. This trail offers a setting with a high-desert environment and near the area where the Old Spanish Trail turned north from Santa Fe. This trail is 4.5 to 6 miles round trip.

Del Norte Quarry Trail

Nestled at the base of the picturesque San Juan Mountains, Del Norte, Colorado has a rich history from the gold and silver boom town days of the 1800's.  The Windsor Hotel established in 1874 is a landmark luxury hotel in the midst of hometown culture. The ambiance of Colorado western history comes alive as you experience our unique western fine dining cuisine. Take a step back in time as you enjoy your stay in our hotel now restored to the former glory days with the modern conveniences of today.  Come be a part of our family...your home away from home.

Windsor Hotel & Dining Room

Great music, great acoustics, great fun. We bring in a variety of artists year-round with an intimate venue focused on bringing people together through the universal language of music.