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Del Norte Area Attractions
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HistoricWindsor Hotel
- “I remember seeing it as a thriving building when I was a youngster,” said Alva Hibbs, the treasurer for the Windsor Restoration and Historical Association. “It will be nice to see it brought back to life.” A recent matching grant from the Colorado State Historic Fund awarded to the hotel will help bring part of the interior of the historic structure back to its former state. The $241,300 received from the fund will help pay for the restoration of the first floor of the 19th-century hotel. “This grant will open the hotel again,” said Mark Jones, president of the restoration association. “For many of us, the Windsor represents the heart and soul of the community. This is part of a renaissance that’s going on in Del Norte.” from a Valley Courier article by Sean Weaver
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Rio Grande County Museum
- For you history buffs, the past is still alive at our Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center. Visit the museum to learn more about the rich cultural and natural heritage of the San Luis Valley and historic Del Norte. Museum exhibits and presentations offer stimulating learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. The Friends of the Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center, through contributions and membership fees, support the museum and its programs.
Open year round. 580 Oak Street, 719-657-2847, fmoglesby@rgcm.org, www.rgcm.org
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The Lookout Mountain Observatory Association, Inc.
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The Lookout Mountain Observatory Association began efforts in the early 1990's to locate the original telescope and rebuild the large observatory that was located on Lookout Mountain at the south west end of Del Norte. The Court House Cliff Observatory, located on the prominent hilltop behind the Rio Grande County Court House, is a secondary project built for educational purposes and use by active ameteur astronomers. The 1 acre plus property, a modern "clam shell" type dome, and two large professional grade telescopes were all donated to the Association which meets monthly.
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Lookout Mountain Observatory Association
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P O Box 472, Del Norte, CO 81132
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Contact: Nancy Schrader--Director 719-657-3637
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Del Norte Public Library
790 Grand Avenue
719-657-2633
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Wolf Creek Ski Area
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"The Most Snow and Best Powder in Colorado"
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Wolf creek Ski Resort is just 'up the hill.' As one of the oldest and finest ski resorts in Colorado, it advertises having the most snow in Colorado. You're encouraged to bring along your sunglasses and sunscreen. It's high altitude skiing and snowboarding at its best.
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Sand Dunes National Park
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Upper Rio Grande National Refuge System
- Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind-shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the mountains. This geologic wonderland, containing over 30 square miles of massive dunes, became a national monument in 1932. With the passage of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, resources now also include alpine lakes and tundra, six peaks over 13,000' in elevation, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands--all habitat for diverse wildlife and plant species.
- Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1962 as a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife. 14,345 foot Mt. Blanca of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains provides a stunning backdrop for this 11,169 acre refuge.
- Monte Vista NWR was established by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission in 1953 to provide a much needed habitat for wildlife, particularly waterfowl, in the San Luis Valley.
Baca NWR will consist of approximately 92,500 acres of wetlands, sagebrush, and reparian lands located in Saguache and Alamosa Counties, Colorado. Other land features included within the Refuge are sand dunes, forested areas, and several thousand acres of ditch-serviced and irrigated lands.
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Two trains less than an hour away!
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Cumbres Toltec Narrow Gauge Train
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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is America's most authentic steam railroad, just as it was for a century, from the coal tipple to the conductor's smile. Twisting and turning through the beautiful San Juan Mountains on tracks that tamed the West, you'll cross the Colorado-New Mexico border eleven times. Count them as you look down from Windy Point, up at the spires of Phantom Curve, or into the depths of Toltec Gorge. |
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Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
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Just over a century ago, the railroad opened the San Luis Valley to the rest of the world by laying track across its borders. Today, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad whisks passengers off to remote parts of the San Luis Valley, and those just beyond those borders, still wild and unspoiled by the last 100 years.
The San Luis Express leaves daily at 9 a.m. from historic Alamosa and winds through country ranging from agricultural flatlands to colorful foothills to cliff-sided mountains – much of it inaccessible by motor vehicle – on its way to the charming art town of La Veta. A leisurely, two-hour stop for lunch allows passengers to relax in the park, do some shopping and gallery browsing, or enjoy a great meal at one of La Veta’s local restaurants and cafes.
The train leaves La Veta at 2pm and arrives back in downtown Alamosa by dinnertime.
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Local Rock Climber
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Rio Grande River
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"Gold Medal Fishing"
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Mountain Biking
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Outdoor Recreation
Wildflowers, wildlife and alpine forests provide a stunning backdrop to a town where festivals and outdoor activities are there for your enjoyment year-round. Step outside your door and you are at the entry to the magnificent San Juan Mountains and the Weminuche Wilderness Area. The diversity of our area will no doubt impress you.
How does this sound? Hiking, Fishing, biking, hunting, rock climbing, rafting, cross-country and alpine skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, horseback riding and camping. And if that's not enough for you...there's photography, swimming, llama treks and...and...need we say more?
Does something more sedate sound appealing? Take a quiet stroll along the handicap-accessible River Walk or dangle your feet off the Fishing-for-Fun Pier...and let the mighty Rio Grande carry your fishing line and your worries away.
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Biking | Camping | Fishing | Golfing | Hiking | Historical Sites | Hunting | Ice Climbing | Kayaking & Rafting
Museums | National Forest/Parks | Outfitters | Rock Climbing | RV Camping | Snow Sports | Trains | Tours
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