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.
Alamosa is home to so many amazing retail stores, including some super unique ones! We are here to share with you some of the unique retail stores you can visit without ever leaving Alamosa. Antiquers, collectors, crystal and rock enthusiasts- this one is for you! Read on to explore some of the cool and quirky shops we have around town for you to add to your itinerary for your visit!
With so many things to love about the Southwest, it’s hard to choose just one, but if you’ve ever visited during the fall, you know that nothing quite compares to green chili roasting season. Iron cages spinning over open flames, roasting the bright green flesh of this famed regional pepper to perfection. The familiar, comforting scent that permeates the air as they flock to farmers markets to grab that first bag of the season is unmatched for locals. While apple picking may be considered by some as fall’s favorite pastime, harvest season means the return of green chili to those near Southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
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With so many things to love about the Southwest, it’s hard to choose just one, but if you’ve ever visited during the fall, you know that nothing quite compares to green chili roasting season. Iron cages spinning over open flames, roasting the bright green flesh of this famed regional pepper to perfection.
No visit to the San Luis Valley is complete without a taste test of the region’s best-known staple: green chili. Thanks to its proximity to New Mexico—long considered the capital of green chili—southern Colorado is among the best places to sample this wondrous sauce, which is rich in history as it is delicious.
Explore dining options in the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene” and get a taste of the Sna Luis Valley's Famed Green Chili!
The Mystic San Luis Valley is beautiful year-round, however, fall sings a glorious song here. The endless trees surrounding and inside of the Valley offer a unique experience that shows fall in an intense glow of reds, oranges, and yellows. No matter where you go, one is sure to be in awe of this picturesque season, but we are here to set you on route to some of the best views that the Valley has to offer. Get ready to voyage to places that seem unreal, as you listen to the trees and crisp air sing goodbye to summer, and hello to Fall.
The Alamosa coffee scene is booming with exciting new coffee houses popping up Downtown! Spend a day touring each of the locations and find a favorite to be had no matter where you go. Coffee, breakfast, pastries, merchandise, and so much more can be found inside each location! Read more about these gems and all that they have to offer below.
Alamosa is beautiful no matter what time of year you visit. However, there is something about the brisk air, beautiful scenery, and the changing of the season that makes Fall the perfect time to Visit Alamosa. There are a thousand reasons why you should visit in the fall, but we figured the top 5 would be all you need to make your decision! Continue reading below to find out what makes Fall the ideal season to plan your trip.
Alamosa's well known and loved Farmers Market has returned for its 2023 season, and we couldn't be more excited! This Saturday gem hosts a variety of goods that will leave you wanting more each week. As the seasons change, so does the market. Offering fresh fruits and vegetables, succulent honey, fried pies, and even hatch green chili closer to fall, there is really something for everyone!
There is never a bad time to visit Alamosa. The unique beauty found in each season makes it possible to enjoy year round! There is however a huge swing in the number of people that visit season to season, and Summer is undoubtedly the busiest time of year in Alamosa. Planning out your summer visit well in advance is highly recommended! The intention of this article is to help point you in the right direction toward planning, how to best experience Alamosa during our peak season, and some helpful tips and tricks from a local!
Alamosa is well known for its abundance of local eateries. Local businesses help to drive the economy and keep Alamosa fresh and exciting for travelers and locals. Many of our local restaurants and even one of our local camping facilities choose to source local ingredients to use in some of their most popular dishes! This extends flourishing for our local farmers, meat suppliers, and families Valley-wide. We are excited to boast the use of local ingredients in the restaurants of Alamosa and hope that you join them in supporting the use of local goods by trying their menu items that use them!
