5 days in Alamosa & Creede Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Zapata Falls, examine the collection at Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at San Luis Valley Brewing Company. On the next day, examine the collection at The San Luis Valley Museum and then look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Gators Reptile Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Alamosa trip planner.

Denver to Alamosa is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Denver in January, expect nights in Alamosa to be colder, around -3°F, while days are little chillier, around 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Creede.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): examine the collection at Creede Historic Museum, steep yourself in history at Last Chance Mine, then take in the dramatic natural features at Bachelor Loop, and finally make a trip to Creede Frame Shop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Creede Underground Mining Museum, view the masterpieces at Rare Things Gallery, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Wheeler Geologic Area.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Creede day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Alamosa to Creede takes 1.5 hours. When traveling from Alamosa in January, plan for little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Creede: temperatures range from 24°F by day to 12°F at night. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to home.