Guidebook for Crestone
Parks & Nature
Sand Dunes National Park is extraordinary. A refreshing stream flows early in the season. A hike to the top of the dunes is exhilarating. On the way to the dunes, you might stop at Colorado Gators in Mosca, and on the way back try the hot-spring fed soaking pools in the greenhouse at Sand Dunes Pool in Hooper.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Sand Dunes National Park is extraordinary. A refreshing stream flows early in the season. A hike to the top of the dunes is exhilarating. On the way to the dunes, you might stop at Colorado Gators in Mosca, and on the way back try the hot-spring fed soaking pools in the greenhouse at Sand Dunes Pool in Hooper.
Willow Lake is high in the mountains above Crestone. It's a strenuous hike to get there, but the views and the setting are stunning. An unofficial trailhead is located close to the Dome, so please contact us for more information. We can provide a link to maps also.
Willow Creek Lakes
Willow Lake is high in the mountains above Crestone. It's a strenuous hike to get there, but the views and the setting are stunning. An unofficial trailhead is located close to the Dome, so please contact us for more information. We can provide a link to maps also.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's the best! Try some local brews. Sit on the deck. Enjoy a snack. 'Can't be beat!
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Crestone Brewing Co
187 W Silver AveIt's the best! Try some local brews. Sit on the deck. Enjoy a snack. 'Can't be beat!
Food Scene
Serving Tibetan and Indian style cuisine in an open and relaxed atmosphere.
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Desert Sage Restaurant
242 Baca TownhouseServing Tibetan and Indian style cuisine in an open and relaxed atmosphere.
The Go-To coffee shop in town. The cafe is actually a through a separate entrance from the market. Best Live Music Venue in town (on selected weekend nights).
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Elephant Cloud Market The Cloud Station
200 Cottonwood StThe Go-To coffee shop in town. The cafe is actually a through a separate entrance from the market. Best Live Music Venue in town (on selected weekend nights).
For those times when you just need a dairy delight, or a pizzaa! It's a small place, more of a takeout really, and they close early. No website but they do have a Facebook page.
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Crestone Creamery
245 West Golden AveFor those times when you just need a dairy delight, or a pizzaa! It's a small place, more of a takeout really, and they close early. No website but they do have a Facebook page.
Sightseeing
I just love the old town of Crestone, with it's quaint mining-era buildings a former ranches. Check out the cemetery too!
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Crestone
I just love the old town of Crestone, with it's quaint mining-era buildings a former ranches. Check out the cemetery too!
Essentials
The Mercantile grocery carries a good selection and variety of foods, including local books and papers. Across the street, the Mercantile hardware is the go-to place for building and camping supplies.
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Crestone Mercantile
182 E Galena AveThe Mercantile grocery carries a good selection and variety of foods, including local books and papers. Across the street, the Mercantile hardware is the go-to place for building and camping supplies.
Shopping
Don't let the 'gas station' fool you! The Elephant Cloud offers a delightful assortment of organic food and health products.
Elephant Cloud Gas
Don't let the 'gas station' fool you! The Elephant Cloud offers a delightful assortment of organic food and health products.
Entertainment & Activities
We just love the Joyful Journey hot springs - it's probably our most frequented spot in the valley - we go there often! There is a sauna and three outdoor pools of varying temperatures - the least hot of the pools may work for children. The spa offers massage. Bring a lock!
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Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EEWe just love the Joyful Journey hot springs - it's probably our most frequented spot in the valley - we go there often! There is a sauna and three outdoor pools of varying temperatures - the least hot of the pools may work for children. The spa offers massage. Bring a lock!
We do enjoy the hot soaking pools in the Greenhouse at the Sand Dunes Pool facility (adults only). The pool is also great for kids, and they have a canteen with fast-food meals available. It's worth the visit!
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Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park
1991 Co Rd 63We do enjoy the hot soaking pools in the Greenhouse at the Sand Dunes Pool facility (adults only). The pool is also great for kids, and they have a canteen with fast-food meals available. It's worth the visit!
OMG - this place is pretty cool! Huge alligators live in waters warmed by natural hot springs - and you can hold them too! The greenhouses are filled wtih assorted reptiles - it's just a fun place, especially with kids.
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Colorado Gators Reptile Park
9162 Ln 9 NOMG - this place is pretty cool! Huge alligators live in waters warmed by natural hot springs - and you can hold them too! The greenhouses are filled wtih assorted reptiles - it's just a fun place, especially with kids.
You won't find many UFO watchtowers in your travels! I can't say that we've stopped here, but maybe we should some day - you never know!
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UFO Watchtower
Colorado 17You won't find many UFO watchtowers in your travels! I can't say that we've stopped here, but maybe we should some day - you never know!
The Valley View Hot Springs are part of a membership club, but you can join for a day (if not too crowded). Most of the pools are natural, and clothing is optional. Set high on the edge of the valley, this is a great place to soak.
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Valley View Hot Springs
64393 County Road GGThe Valley View Hot Springs are part of a membership club, but you can join for a day (if not too crowded). Most of the pools are natural, and clothing is optional. Set high on the edge of the valley, this is a great place to soak.