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

Updated June 21, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Crestone

Crestone, Colorado

Crestone Ziggurat

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

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

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

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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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Crestone

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

Updated June 21, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Crestone

Crestone, Colorado

Crestone Ziggurat

Crestone, Colorado

Crestone End of Life Project

Moffat, Colorado

Valley View Hot Springs

Westcliffe, Colorado

Smokey Jack Observatory

Center, Colorado

UFO Watchtower

Alamosa, Colorado

Medano Creek

Alamosa, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

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