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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alamosa

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alamosa, Colorado

Updated May 14, 2024

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Cosmic Colorado: A Stargazer’s Guide to the Centennial State

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It’s tough to measure awe, but we’ll give it a shot. Imagine jaw-dropping views of stars, planets, flying meteors, and other celestial wonders illuminating the night sky over a rugged mountainscape. In Colorado, you can see all of this and more at one of its many Dark Sky places. For anyone entranced by the wonders of stargazing, the state has nearly ten percent of the world’s Dark Sky Parks and Communities, places untouched by light pollution. To put it another way, Colorado boasts nearly 300,000 acres of dreamy campgrounds, gleaming waterways, and beaches beneath star-freckled skies. That’s a lifetime of awe right there. So what makes the Centennial State so perfect for stargazing? Thank the high altitude, remote towns, and wide-open landscapes. All those ingredients ensure vivid views of the universe beyond. Then, of course, there are the landscapes. From the sprawling sand dunes of the San Luis Valley, to the ancient cliff dwellings of the desert southwest, the state is covered in picture-perfect backdrops. Consider the Colorado sky your silver screen, and these nine destinations your front-row seats to the show of a lifetime. Here are some of the best places to stargaze in Colorado.

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Unusual Attractions in Alamosa

Star trails trace the night sky above snow-covered mountains and sand dunes.

Alamosa, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.
The creek lays at the feet of a series of dramatic sand dunes.

Alamosa, Colorado

Medano Creek

A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.
First Olympic Marathon Trials Marker

Alamosa, Colorado

First Olympic Marathon Trials Marker

The 7,000-foot finish line of America’s first Olympic Trials marathon.
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Looking down Lake Como road at sunset

Blanca, Colorado

Lake Como Road

The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.
15 miles from Alamosa
Movie Manor Motor Inn as it appeared in May, 1972

Monte Vista, Colorado

Movie Manor

Possibly the world's only drive-in movie theater with an attached motel.
19 miles from Alamosa
Zapata Falls

Alamosa County, Colorado

Zapata Falls

A short but powerful waterfall resides amid Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes.
20 miles from Alamosa
Jack Dempsey Birthplace and Museum

Manassa, Colorado

Jack Dempsey Birthplace and Museum

The former home of the "Manassa Mauler" is now a museum dedicated to his legendary boxing career.
20 miles from Alamosa
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