San Luis Valley

The San Luis Valley is a vast, high-altitude desert basin offering unique natural wonders and a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, discover historic towns, soak in hot springs, and experience a peaceful, wide-open landscape under big skies.

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Breweries, Distilleries, & Food Halls

The Colorado Farm Brewery

A unique brewery on a 3rd-generation farm in the San Luis Valley, offering a true "estate" beer experience with 100% farm-grown ingredients.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Food Halls

Mountain Towns

1874 Distilling

A craft distillery in the historic town of Del Norte, producing spirits with local San Luis Valley ingredients.

Outdoors

Kid-Friendly

Sand Dunes

North America's tallest sand dunes in a national park, offering sandboarding, hiking, and stargazing.

Technology

Nature & Wildlife

Outdoors

Smoky Jack Observatory

A community observatory in the dark sky designated town of Westcliffe.

Scenic Drives

Silver Thread Scenic Byway

The Silver Thread Scenic Byway (Highway 149) in Colorado is a 117-mile drive that winds through the San Juan Mountains, connecting the historic mining towns of South Fork, Creede, and Lake City

Scenic Drives

Alpine Loop

This 64-mile loop in the San Juan Mountains features challenging roads and requires a 4x4 vehicle

Scenic Drives

San Juan Skyway & Million Dollar Highway

This 236-mile loop through southwest Colorado is famous for its stunning views, including the "Million Dollar Highway". It traverses through historic towns like Durango, Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton, offering a blend of natural beauty and historical charm

Outdoors

Summer Activities

High Altitude Adventures LLC

OHV and ATV rentals in Lake City

Health and Wellness

Outdoors

Valley View Hot Springs

Clothing-optional hot springs on a land trust

Health and Wellness

Outdoors

Experiences

Joyful Journey Hot Springs