The San Luis Valley is a popular destination and home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, just to name one of many attractions. Here are some places we recommend on your trip here:
White Mountain Trading Post
50 miles east of HPDI
Free living history museum and gift shop in Fort Garland, Colorado
Free self-guided tours, Native American artwork, and more!










Historical Sites around the valley
Journey by train down the historical tracks dating back to 1878 with the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Visit historical landmarks, ghost towns, old buildings, and even wagon ruts worn into the rocks from the 1800’s
Visit Pike’s Stockade, the oldest church in Colorado, and the oldest town in Colorado


Great sand dunes national park & zapata falls
55 miles northeast of HPDI
The tallest dunes in North America
Hike the Zapata Falls trail!





Terrace reservoir
13 miles west of HPDI
Fish, hike, and explore this reservoir in the Alamosa Canyon




Pagosa hot springs
86 miles west of HPDI
Worldās deepest, natural hot springs




Wheeler geological area – national monument
70 miles west of HPDI
Hike or four-wheel drive in to see these incredible rock formations in the remote area of the La Garita Wilderness

Creede, colorado
65 miles west of HPDI
Visit an old mining town and take a tour through their underground mining museum


Taos, New MExico
92 miles south of HPDI
Worldās oldest, most continually lived in apartment complex
Home of the Taos Pueblo Native Americans



Monte Vista National wildlife refuge
7 miles north of HPDI
See the largest Sandhill Crane migration right here every spring and fall!
Admire some of the wildlife coming from the San Juan Mountains




