Learn about the magic of Crestone

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Learn about the magic of Crestone

Sightseeing

Literally right up the hill from our house, this trail leads up to Willow Lake, one of the attractions of the wilderness surrounding Crestone.
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Willow Creek Trailhead
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Literally right up the hill from our house, this trail leads up to Willow Lake, one of the attractions of the wilderness surrounding Crestone.
About 1.25 hours from Crestone near the newly bustling town of Buena Vista, this campground offers hikes and spectacular views. Reserve early!
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Collegiate Peaks
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About 1.25 hours from Crestone near the newly bustling town of Buena Vista, this campground offers hikes and spectacular views. Reserve early!
Center is at the center of the agricultural industry of the San Luis Valley. A small town, it's surrounded by fields of different crops and the country roads will take you on a sight-seeing journey of this unique valley.
Center
Center is at the center of the agricultural industry of the San Luis Valley. A small town, it's surrounded by fields of different crops and the country roads will take you on a sight-seeing journey of this unique valley.
Sand Dunes are one of our favorite places to visit any time of the year. You can spend the day meandering in the dunes, cool off in the running streams in late spring and early summer. Also, make sure to allow time to visit Zapata Falls - a magical place, especially in the winter.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Sand Dunes are one of our favorite places to visit any time of the year. You can spend the day meandering in the dunes, cool off in the running streams in late spring and early summer. Also, make sure to allow time to visit Zapata Falls - a magical place, especially in the winter.

Hot Springs

The valley has many hot springs and Valley View is our favorite for views and natural hot springs and pools. Check for Covid procedures and requirements.
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Valley View Hot Springs
64393 County Road GG
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The valley has many hot springs and Valley View is our favorite for views and natural hot springs and pools. Check for Covid procedures and requirements.
With amazing views of the Great Sand Dunes and healing waters, Hooper pool is a perfect place to enjoy and relax. Kids are welcome - check the schedule and call ahead to reserve your spot. Food and drinks available on premises.
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Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park
1991 Co Rd 63
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With amazing views of the Great Sand Dunes and healing waters, Hooper pool is a perfect place to enjoy and relax. Kids are welcome - check the schedule and call ahead to reserve your spot. Food and drinks available on premises.
One of favorite healing and unwinding places in the valley - great mineral pools and spa services. Call ahead for appintments.
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Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EE
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One of favorite healing and unwinding places in the valley - great mineral pools and spa services. Call ahead for appintments.
A little further north from San Luis Valley, the amazing Mt. Princeton hot springs are a wonderful place to visit - about an hour and 15 minutes north of Crestone. Great pools, spa services and gardens. Natural hot springs in the river are a special experience.
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162
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A little further north from San Luis Valley, the amazing Mt. Princeton hot springs are a wonderful place to visit - about an hour and 15 minutes north of Crestone. Great pools, spa services and gardens. Natural hot springs in the river are a special experience.

Food scene

A local favorite, this wonderful restaurant is gathering place and a great stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Desert Sage Restaurant
242 Baca Townhouse
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A local favorite, this wonderful restaurant is gathering place and a great stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Grocery stores

Health food store and gas station with the adjacent live music spot and great coffee shop plus gas station.
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Elephant Cloud Market The Cloud Station
200 Cottonwood St
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Health food store and gas station with the adjacent live music spot and great coffee shop plus gas station.
Our local grocery store has everything you need, from light bulbs to gourmet ice cream and rotisserie chicken. Reasonable pricing and friendly staff.
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Crestone Mercantile
182 E Galena Ave
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Our local grocery store has everything you need, from light bulbs to gourmet ice cream and rotisserie chicken. Reasonable pricing and friendly staff.