Do you want to visit Alamosa like you know a local? Here is your chance! Enjoy the following feature articles written by a traveler enjoying some hidden (and not so hidden) treasures around the San Luis Valley.
The holiday season is gleaming with cheer as all of the most celebrated events have either begun to happen or will be happening in the coming days! With all of the crazy the holidays bring, we know some of you are scrambling for last minute gifts, let us be your guide to finding all of the best holiday gifts! Here are some of the amazing local options to choose from!
When planning a trip, you are usually looking at the best time of year to visit! The best part about Alamosa, is that there is NEVER a bad time to visit! It seems like a weird time of year right now, summer and fall have gone but winter hasn't quite made its way into town for the season. So, you might be asking yourself, what would I do for fun if I visited right now? We have you covered! Continue reading below to find some of our favorite in between season activities!
Visit Alamosa teamed up with San Luis Valley Great Outdoors to bring you an informative blog piece centered around enjoying your night sky during the fall months! Continue reading below to learn more from Dani Robben, the Community Outreach Manager for SLV GO!
Whether you're a casual stargazer or a seasoned astronomer, the San Luis Valley (SLV) provides ample stargazing opportunities for everyone. As one of the largest alpine valleys in the world, the SLV boasts wide open spaces at approximately 7500 ft in elevation, and an arid climate that makes it perfect for stargazing! The region offers an array of stargazing opportunities, and caters to all: those that would prefer a guided, easy entry and understanding of the world of dark skies (aka astrotourism), those hoping for creature comforts, or those that would rather get off the beaten path. We'll tell you where to go and best practices for stargazing so that you'll get the most out of your experience!
Visit Alamosa had the incredible opportunity to view one of only several showings of Prima’s Guide to Funerals at the Adams State University Theatre and it goes without saying, our hearts and minds were taken with the Alamosa based show. We feel there is no better time to bring theater into the discussion as we continue to celebrate being the Number One Small Town Cultural Scene in the US as designated by USA Today’s Readers Choice. Theater in and around the area adds a special piece to the Alamosa culture and the recent show is no exception! Continue reading below to learn more about theater in the area, Prima’s Guide to Funerals, Creede Repertory theater, and more about theaters ties to culture in the San Luis Valley!
The San Luis Valley has no shortage of incredible places to photograph the season change! We rounded up some of our favorite locations perfect for inexperienced and profeccional photographers alike. Read along to see what San Luis Valley photo stops you need to make to add the perfect shot to your Alamosa photo journal!
Welcome to the fourth and final part of our Alamosa Through the Ages Blog Series! We are so happy to have kept you with us on this exciting trek through the creation and cultivation of Alamosa to what we know it to be today. This final leg of the series will cover the year 2000 to present day Alamosa. You will learn about some of the businesses established, more on the development of the Great Sand Dunes, and hear from Jeff Myers, Director of the San Luis Valley Museum, touching on culture in Alamosa and its development over the years, and more! Continue reading below to learn more about Alamosa and how it has grown and changed since the year 2000.
Welcome back to Part Three of the Alamosa Through the Ages Blog Series! We are excited to bring you back in time once more and give you another small glimpse into some of the history of Alamosa and help to give a better understanding of why Alamosa holds so much rich culture, heritage, and of course, historical value. Continue reading to step back to the 1970's through the year 2000 and learn about new business developments and the development of the Great Sand Dunes at the time. Let's jump in!
By the 1930’s, it is safe to say that Alamosa had established itself well and was thriving as a growing community. Alamosa was the hub for goods and services in the area and saw a boastful payout from being such. The railroad was booming, more buildings were popping up, and the increase in population was steady. These are the critical years for the Great Sand Dunes preservation and the people who were responsible for it ultimately becoming a National Park will be covered thoroughly throughout part two of the series! Read along as we continue to explore the history of Alamosa and revisit a time that contributed to earning the name of ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in America!
Being that Alamosa was named USA Today's Readers Choice 'Best Small Town Cultural Scene' in 2024, we thought it only right to walk you through the history of Alamosa in an exciting blog series highlighting the history and culture of Alamosa dating back from prehistoric records all the way to present day Alamosa. Alamosa's initial culture was formed by the Native Americans and evolved as early settlers arrived in the area! So stick around, this kick off to the series encapsulates thousands of years of history, and it is just the beginning!
