The City of Alamosa, CO
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The city of Alamosa is located in the state of Colorado in Alamosa County and has a population of 8,756 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Alamosa is Monte Vista, approximately 20 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Alamosa, including Quiznos Sub, Calvillo's Restaurants, Clarion Hotel Of The Rio Grande, Back in Thyme and Out House N. For a larger selection of Alamosa restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Alamosa Golf Courses, Zoos and/or National Parks, including the Cattails Golf Club, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Monte Vista Country Club, Colorado Gators Reptile Park and Great Sand Dunes Golf Course at Zapata Ranch. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Alamosa please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Alamosa:
- Alamosa San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)
Alamosa, Colorado Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Alamosa
In the month of December, Alamosa experiences an average high temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about -1 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.33 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Alamosa with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 36 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Alamosa to receive an average of 0.26 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.01 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 96 degrees in the summer and as low as -50 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Alamosa should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 59 degrees, and nighttime lows of 23.
Alamosa, Colorado Attractions
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Cattails Golf Club - Alamosa, The Cattails Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Alamosa County Colorado. Built in 1992, this Alamosa course designed by Dick Phelps is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-589-9515. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 6615 N River Rd, Alamosa, CO 81101
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Colorado Gators Reptile Park - Mosca, Colorado Gators Reptile Park was opened to the public in 1990, in Mosca, Colorado. Located 17 miles north of Alamosa, Colorado, it started as a tilapia farm in 1977, and now includes a bird sanctuary, reptile rescue, education, and display, and a biodome.
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Great Sand Dunes Golf Course at Zapata Ranch - Mosca, The Great Sand Dunes Golf Course at Zapata Ranch is an 18 hole resort golf course in Alamosa County Colorado. Built in 1989, this Mosca course designed by Dick Phelps is open mar 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-378-2357. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 5303 Hwy 150, Mosca, CO 81146
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a United States national park that is situated in the easternmost parts of Alamosa County and Saguache County, Colorado. Originally designated Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was created by an act of the United States Congress on September 13, 2004. The park contains about 85,000 acres.
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Monte Vista Country Club - Monte Vista, The Monte Vista Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Rio Grande County Colorado. Built in 1928, this Monte Vista course designed by Jason Newman is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-852-4906. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 101 Country Club Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144
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Alamosa, Colorado Hotels
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Alamosa, Colorado Restaurants
This is a list of Alamosa Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Chinese Restaurants and Lunch Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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