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All the United States Colorado Crestone

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Crestone

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Crestone, Colorado

Updated June 21, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Crestone

Crestone Ziggurat.

Crestone, Colorado

Crestone Ziggurat

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.
Burning pyre

Crestone, Colorado

Crestone End of Life Project

Open-air cremations in Colorado's self-proclaimed spiritual mecca.
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Moffat, Colorado

Valley View Hot Springs

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.
14 miles from Crestone
Silver Cliff Stars

Westcliffe, Colorado

Smokey Jack Observatory

Located in the world's highest-altitude Dark Sky Community, this observatory welcomes amateur and professional astronomers alike.
15 miles from Crestone
UFO Watchtower

Center, Colorado

UFO Watchtower

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.
17 miles from Crestone
The creek lays at the feet of a series of dramatic sand dunes.

Alamosa, Colorado

Medano Creek

A picturesque (all-natural!) beach in a landlocked state.
17 miles from Crestone
Star trails trace the night sky above snow-covered mountains and sand dunes.

Alamosa, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.
18 miles from Crestone
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