- The list below includes 14 free or cheap things to do in or near Alamosa, Colorado, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Billiards/Pool Halls, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
- From Zapata Falls to Great Sand Dunes National Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alamosa.
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Located along the Rio Grande River, Zapata Falls is a scenic 25-foot waterfall popular among those visiting the area. Visitors commonly hike to the falls and view the beautiful scenery and unique wildlife once they reach the waterfall.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park displays the tallest dunes in North America in a diverse landscape that includes grasslands, wetlands and alpine lakes. Patrons can experience this diversity through hiking, camping, sand sledding, splashing in Medano Creek and wildlife watching.
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Ellingwood Peak is a mountain that offers challenging and scenic climbing and hiking opportunities. The peak features a challenging off-road trail, and on reaching the trail's summit visitors can take in stunning views of Como Lake.
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The recreational park, Olympian Park, is made up of a grassy lawn, lunch tables, and park benches. The park is best known for its war memorial, which was created as a tribute to fallen war heroes.
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The Monte Vista and Alamosa National Wildlife Refuges is a scenic haven where birdwatchers find their seventh heaven. It is home to several species of raptors, songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowls. It also offers scenic spots for visitor's pure enjoyment.
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Located in Alamosa, Colorado, the Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool is an unusual combination of hot spring, campground and RV park. Its perenially warm waters are rich in minerals and stay at a constant temperature throughout the year.
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The Pinyon Flats Campground is a great picnicking and camping place that is located quite close to the beautiful Sand Dunes National Monument. This beautiful camping place provides a sweeping view of the Sand Dunes too.
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At the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, you can view animals such as the sage thrasher, the Brewer's sparrow, gopher snakes, and jackrabbits. The 11,169-acre location is intended to provide cover and food for migrating birds and resident wildlife.
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Hop on a steam engine ride with Rio Grande Scenic Railroad and be delighted with the beautiful scenery of Laveta Pass. This train trip will get you to Great sand Dunes National Park and pass by historic towns giving you a glimpse of a bygone era.
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Alamosa, Colorado is home to the San Luis Valley Brewing Company. Owned by Angie and Scott Graber, the brewery offers a selection of artisanal beers and foods. The company's beers are also served on tap around the region.