Alamosa, ColoradoSacred Heart Catholic ChurchAlamosa National Wildlife RefugeColorado Gators Reptile ParkSmith ReservoirZapata FallsTwin Peaks
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Alamosa

Alamosa is a town in Alamosa district, Colorado, United States of about 9,819 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 churches. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169 and Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge.

37.4695° N, 105.8700° WPop. 9,819

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km38
Must-see70
Notable89
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, church near Alamosa
Must-see

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Church · 1 km

Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169, attraction near Alamosa
Must-see

Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169

Attraction · 1 km

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Alamosa
Must-see

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 12 km

Places near Alamosa by type

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One day from Alamosa

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:23 pm

145 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alamosa
  2. Alamosa National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Smith Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Twin Peaksviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Zapata Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Colorado Gators Reptile Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Alamosa
Today’s loopAlamosaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alamosa?

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169 (attraction, about 1 km), Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 12 km), San Luis Valley Brewery Company/The Roast (heritage site, about 1 km), Husung Hardware (heritage site, about 1 km), Firedworks (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alamosa?

38 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alamosa?

Box Canyon, about 34 km by road; Twin Peaks (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Alamosa?

San Luis Lake SWA, about 34 km by road; Smith Reservoir (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alamosa?

Start in Alamosa, visit Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, then Smith Reservoir, then Twin Peaks, then Zapata Falls, then Colorado Gators Reptile Park, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.