Museums

• Saguache County Museum

• Rio Grande County Museum

• The Monte Vista Historical Society

• Old Spanish Trail Outdoor Museum

• Transportation of the West Museum

 

For more information on these museums and other museums located in the San Luis Valley, visit SLV Museum Association - www.museumtrail.org.

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Restaurants

• La Garita Trading Post Restaurant & Convenience Store, La Garita - (719) 574-3755

• Nearby Towns of Monte Vista, Del Norte & Monte Vista -  www.riograndecountry.com/

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Outdoor Activities

• Penitente Canyon Recreation Area – Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking & Camping -  www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/1697

• Natural Arch (La Ventana) in Rio Grand National Forest - www.sangres.com/colorado/riogrande/naturalarch.htm#.YGdNtehKiUk

• Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge - www.fws.gov/refuge/Monte_Vista/

• Monte Vista Crane Festival - mvcranefest.org

• Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area - www.colorado.com/wildlife-viewingrefuges/russell-lakes-state-wildlife-area

• Joyful Journey Hot Spring Spa & Event Center - www.joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com

• Sand Dunes Recreation, Hot Springs Pool & Campground - www.sanddunespool.com

• Great Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve - www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm

• Wolf Creek Ski Area - www.wolfcreekski.com

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For more information on other interesting places to visit nearby, visit:

• Saguache County Tourism at www.saguachetourism.com

• Alamosa Convention and Visitor's Bureau at www.alamosa.org

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