Diego’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
A must see! The dunes are incredible! Only a short drive from the house and a major attraction for travelers from all over the world. Enjoy a day of hiking, picnicking, camping, and picture taking at “The Dunes.”
Pro-Trip – Kristi Mountain Sports in Alamosa, CO is a great place to rent sand-boards (the fastest way down), bikes, and ski/snowboard equipment.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
A must see! The dunes are incredible! Only a short drive from the house and a major attraction for travelers from all over the world. Enjoy a day of hiking, picnicking, camping, and picture taking at “The Dunes.”
Pro-Trip – Kristi Mountain Sports in Alamosa, CO is a great place to rent sand-boards (the fastest way down), bikes, and ski/snowboard equipment.
Basically a small high altitude zoo. A favorite of the kids.
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Colorado Gators Reptile Park
9162 Ln 9 NBasically a small high altitude zoo. A favorite of the kids.
The falls flow through a narrow canyon, and make for a great photo opportunity, especially in the winter when frozen. Open year round, only a short hike from the parking area.
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I-Zapata Falls
Zapata Falls TrailThe falls flow through a narrow canyon, and make for a great photo opportunity, especially in the winter when frozen. Open year round, only a short hike from the parking area.
The valley is a hot spot for UFO and other paranormal activity. Go swap stories or catch a glimpse of a UFO at the watchtower.
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UFO Watchtower
Colorado 17The valley is a hot spot for UFO and other paranormal activity. Go swap stories or catch a glimpse of a UFO at the watchtower.
Hot Springs
Excellent place to soak less than 30 minutes from the house. The main pool is outdoors and is a great place to take the kids for a fun day in the water. There is also a 21+ green house in the back that offers beer/wine and a small but tasty food menu.
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Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park
1991 Co Rd 63Excellent place to soak less than 30 minutes from the house. The main pool is outdoors and is a great place to take the kids for a fun day in the water. There is also a 21+ green house in the back that offers beer/wine and a small but tasty food menu.
Rustic - Local Favorite - only about 35 minutes form the house.
Natural rock ponds with warm waters bubbling directly through the gravel below. These all-natural ponds are built in the ground with rock retaining walls.
All areas are clothing-optional at all times. There is no artificial light in these areas allowing for great star-gazing.
These waters generally range from 93° to 107° (body temperature) depending on the pond and season.
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Valley View Hot Springs
64393 County Road GGRustic - Local Favorite - only about 35 minutes form the house.
Natural rock ponds with warm waters bubbling directly through the gravel below. These all-natural ponds are built in the ground with rock retaining walls.
All areas are clothing-optional at all times. There is no artificial light in these areas allowing for great star-gazing.
These waters generally range from 93° to 107° (body temperature) depending on the pond and season.
A great place to soak right off Hwy 17 and only 20 minutes from the house. Joyful Journey offers food, massage, and lodging.
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Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EEA great place to soak right off Hwy 17 and only 20 minutes from the house. Joyful Journey offers food, massage, and lodging.
City/town information
A small but vibrant and eclectic community. Crestone has a lot to offer including a post office, hardware store, and a bank.
Grocery Stores
There are two grocery stores, and a liquor store in the town of Crestone.
The Crestone Mercantile (The Merc) – A country store feel, well stocked with all the essentials.
Elephant Cloud Market (The Cloud) – A full-service health food store, with a great selection of local and organic produce. Think of a smaller version of Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s.
Crestone Spirits – Liquor store with a good variety of liquor, beer and wine.
Restaurants and Bars
There are a few restaurants in Crestone to choose from.
Our Food is Art (OFIAs) – Farm to table style restaurant.
Buck’s Pizza – Wood fired pizza
The Cloud Station – Coffee shop, with pastries and breakfast burritos
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Crestone
A small but vibrant and eclectic community. Crestone has a lot to offer including a post office, hardware store, and a bank.
Grocery Stores
There are two grocery stores, and a liquor store in the town of Crestone.
The Crestone Mercantile (The Merc) – A country store feel, well stocked with all the essentials.
Elephant Cloud Market (The Cloud) – A full-service health food store, with a great selection of local and organic produce. Think of a smaller version of Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s.
Crestone Spirits – Liquor store with a good variety of liquor, beer and wine.
Restaurants and Bars
There are a few restaurants in Crestone to choose from.
Our Food is Art (OFIAs) – Farm to table style restaurant.
Buck’s Pizza – Wood fired pizza
The Cloud Station – Coffee shop, with pastries and breakfast burritos
See the link for a list of activities! https://www.alamosa.org/CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE
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Alamosa
See the link for a list of activities! https://www.alamosa.org/CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE
Great place for all the essentials, and nearest gas station. Five miles from the Casita in Crestone.
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Elephant Cloud Market The Cloud Station
200 Cottonwood StGreat place for all the essentials, and nearest gas station. Five miles from the Casita in Crestone.
Activities
Penitente Canyon
County Road 40GExcellent place for biking, rock climbing, and hiking.