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Home rule city and seat of Alamosa County, Colorado, United States
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Alamosa is a small town in south central Colorado, USA. It is noteworthy as the nearest significant town to Great Sand Dunes National Park, a similarly near neighbor of the eastern hub of a superb scenic railroad, and also because during the winter, it frequently records the lowest temperature of the day of any place in the contiguous United States.
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In Alamosa, with a nice campus.
Cattail's is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course that winds through woods and wetlands, with panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. This course is noted for its 12th hole, a challenging par 4 featuring a water hazard off the tee, a dogleg, and then another water hazard.
They are an alligator farm & reptile park with more than 400 alligators and dozens of exotic reptile species. The Gator Farm is also a rescue facility that takes in reptiles that have outgrown their homes. They have constructed a biodome on their property that is a home to various tropical plant species.
A waterfall found 40 minutes outside of Alamosa off of Highway 150 in Mosca. The sign for the falls is small and green, and takes you on a winding dirt road that goes up the mountainside and brings you to the parking lot. Here they have a hiking trail, a scenic outlook for pictures, and a restroom. There are also campground sites for those who wish to spend the night. The trail up to the waterfall is a half mile long with benches placed along the route for those who need to take breaks. The Zapata Falls are free to visit and are open year round to the public.
A geothermal, outdoor swimming pool that was built in 1955 and has since been renovated, and has added a concession stand for its patrons. This pool is only open seasonally. For hours
Family-owned Mexican restaurant known for their lunch and dinner buffet and their margaritas, can accommodate large groups and are also available for catering.
American diner with soups, salads, and sandwiches. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.
Deli located inside the City Market grocery store. Assorted sides and sandwiches, catering.
Known for their Mexican dishes. Very limited seating, with only 10 tables inside the restaurant. Only open for lunch and dinner.
Classic Chinese cuisine, sushi and alcohol, open for lunch and dinner, take-out available.
Mexican cuisine, specials on tacos every Tuesday, serves alcohol. Outdoor seating available seasonally. Take-out is always available.
Coffee house with a variety of fresh baked goods, muffins, quiches and breads. Sandwiches and wraps, several varieties of ice cream.
Authentic Mexican dishes and a fresh salsa bar.
Mexican restaurant that serves alcohol, does take-out orders, outdoor seating seasonally. Open for lunch and dinner.
Mexican restaurant open for lunch and dinner, take-out options available, serves alcohol.
Makes their own specialty pizzas and desserts. Weekday lunch buffet. Subs, wings, pasta and salads. They offer delivery and take-out, and serve alcohol.
Bar & grill with daily specials from $1 tacos to $.50 wings. Several TV's for sports enthusiasts and a full bar.
Craft brewed beers and famous homemade root beer, menu on website. +1 719 587-BEER.
A fairly large property not far from Adams State College, on the main drag through town. Not special, but entirely acceptable.
Outdoor family activity area, free breakfast, pool & jacuzzi, fitness center, meeting/conference room, WIFI, pets allowed.
Free continental breakfast, fitness center, WIFI, and pets are allowed for a fee of $10 per pet.
Free breakfast, pool & jacuzzi, fitness center, meeting/conference room, WIFI.
Free breakfast, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, meeting/conference room, business center, WIFI, pets allowed.
Twenty rooms available at daily, weekly or monthly rates. They allow pets.
Free continental breakfast, pool, jacuzzi, WIFI, pets allowed.
Free breakfast, kitchenettes available, WIFI, pets allowed.
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