Featured properties

  1. Our Food Is Art Restaurant - Known for its amazing local food, including burgers, tacos, and specialty sandwiches. They also offer a great selection of beer and wine.

  2. The Cloud Station - A cozy coffee shop with fair-trade organic coffee, breakfast foods, sandwiches, and live performances. They have vegan options available.

  3. Crestone Mercantile - While primarily a grocery store, they have a deli that serves delicious sandwiches and other quick bites.
  4. Grammy's Kitchen - Quality, hearty American fare for breakfast and lunch. 

Enjoy your culinary adventures in Crestone! 🍽️ If you need more details or have any specific preferences, feel free to ask.

Crestone, Colorado, nestled in the San Luis Valley, offers a variety of outdoor attractions that cater to nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Here are some top spots, including hot springs:

Hot Springs

  1. Joyful Journey Hot Springs: Located about 30 minutes south of Crestone, this spot features three pools with varying temperatures, all fed by untreated geothermal waters. It’s a serene place to relax with beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  2. Valley View Hot Springs: Approximately 45 minutes from Crestone, this natural hot spring is managed by the Orient Land Trust. It offers a more rustic experience and is clothing-optional.
  3. Sand Dunes Pool: Curioser Colorado's family favorite. Near Hooper, about 35 minutes from Crestone, this facility includes a large public pool and several hot soaking pools in an adult-only greenhouse. It’s a great stop after visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park. And, it has excellent food and beverages to boot!

Other Outdoor Attractions


  1. Great Sand Dunes National Park: Just a short drive from Crestone, this park features the tallest sand dunes in North America. It’s perfect for hiking, sandboarding, and stargazing.
  2. The night Sky: Speaking of which, as an internationally designated dark sky community, Curiouser Colorado  encourages you to make time to take time out to stargaze when you're in Crestone.
  3. Baca National Wildlife Refuge: This 92,500-acre refuge is home to diverse wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
  4. Willow Lake Trail: A challenging 10-mile round-trip hike that rewards you with beautiful views of Willow Lake and the surrounding forests. It’s also a base camp for climbing Kit Carson Peak.
  5. Crestone Ziggurat: A unique spiritual site inspired by ancient Sumerian architecture, offering panoramic views and a peaceful atmosphere.

These attractions provide a mix of relaxation, adventure, and spiritual exploration, making Crestone a unique destination. Which one interests you the most?

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