Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
157 mi2 mi
The Wild West of Colorado
The spirit of miners and mountaineers will be felt today as you head south of Colorado Springs on your way to Durango. This part of the state is sparse and there's a lot of driving, but you'll be blessed with amazing scenery everywhere along the way.
With stops for nature walks, art appreciation, delicious food and native culture, it's going to be a jam-packed day.
There's a lot of ground to cover so make sure your car battery is fully charged as you set off today.
With stops for nature walks, art appreciation, delicious food and native culture, it's going to be a jam-packed day.
There's a lot of ground to cover so make sure your car battery is fully charged as you set off today.
Fountain Creek Regional Park
Park
Open Details
A little hike while appreciating the amazing scenery around you is always a fabulous way to start the day.
Open everyday before sunrise, you'll meet locals and tourists alike out and about on the trail of Fountain Creek Regional Park located just south of Colorado Springs.
Phone 719-520-7529
Opening Hours Everyday: 5:00 - 21:00
Open everyday before sunrise, you'll meet locals and tourists alike out and about on the trail of Fountain Creek Regional Park located just south of Colorado Springs.
Phone 719-520-7529
Opening Hours Everyday: 5:00 - 21:00
32.8 mi
40 min
Pueblo Riverwalk
Landmark
Open Details
Explore the lively Pueblo downtown art scene with a walk down the Pueblo Riverwalk.
This pretty waterside park provides one of the best opportunities to stretch your legs and get acquainted with the town as you view the many statues and learn about the history.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Learn more about the Pueblo Riverwalk project here.
This pretty waterside park provides one of the best opportunities to stretch your legs and get acquainted with the town as you view the many statues and learn about the history.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Learn more about the Pueblo Riverwalk project here.
0.6 mi
15 min
Pueblo Creative Corridor
Landmark
Open Details
Get your art fix on as you wander through the Pueblo Creative Corridor and admire the impressive street art that dominates this area.
This cool neighborhood, developed by the Pueblo Arts Alliance, is a community effort for all artists to have a voice and a space for their projects.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Learn more about this creative local art project here.
This cool neighborhood, developed by the Pueblo Arts Alliance, is a community effort for all artists to have a voice and a space for their projects.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Learn more about this creative local art project here.
0.4 mi
10 min
Shamrock Brewing Co
Restaurant
Open Details
Head on down to the Shamrock Brewing Company for a step back in time with the mahogany dime store counters and leather booths from generations past.
With local craft brews on tap, weekly specials and standard favorites like fish and chips and their famous Shamrock scotch eggs, this Irish-American brewpub has something for everyone.
Don't leave without indulging in the white and dark chocolate bread pudding topped with Irish cream sauce. It's even better than it sounds!
Phone (719) 542-9974
Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 11:00 – 24:00 Friday: 11:00 – 01:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00 Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:00 – 14:00
With local craft brews on tap, weekly specials and standard favorites like fish and chips and their famous Shamrock scotch eggs, this Irish-American brewpub has something for everyone.
Don't leave without indulging in the white and dark chocolate bread pudding topped with Irish cream sauce. It's even better than it sounds!
Phone (719) 542-9974
Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 11:00 – 24:00 Friday: 11:00 – 01:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00 Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:00 – 14:00
96.4 mi
1 hr 40 min
Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center
Museum
Open Details
Just a short drive from your overnight destination in Alamosa is the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center where you can stop and learn about the rich history of this area from the 1800's.
Fort Garland, built in 1858, is an authentic military fort that was of upmost importance during the American expansion to the west. Have a walk around the grounds, too, as you imagine what life was like in these adobe buildings from long, long, ago.
Phone 719-379-3512
Opening Hours Everyday: 10:00 - 16:00
Plan your visit here.
Fort Garland, built in 1858, is an authentic military fort that was of upmost importance during the American expansion to the west. Have a walk around the grounds, too, as you imagine what life was like in these adobe buildings from long, long, ago.
Phone 719-379-3512
Opening Hours Everyday: 10:00 - 16:00
Plan your visit here.
25.5 mi
30 min
Bell & Main Studios 210
Open Details
Check into your hotel in Alamosa and then drive your car at the charging point which is within walking distance.
0.6 mi
5 min
ChargePoint Charging Station
Open Details
You can charge your car here and explore the downtown area on foot with a walk on the State Ave River Trail that hugs the Rio Grande or go back to your hotel room and relax until dinner.
Type: CCS 2 Stations, 2 Plugs Power: 62 kw
Type: CCS 2 Stations, 2 Plugs Power: 62 kw
0.7 mi
15 min
State Ave River Trail access
Park
Open Details
This stunning river trail is located a short walk from the car charging station and is a great way to appreciate the local community as you stroll down the scenic Rio Grande while your car charges.
0.9 mi
5 min
Calvillo's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Open Details
This local, family-owned restaurant has been a favorite in Alamosa since 1997. Get ready to experience some authentic and amazing Mexican food.
There's no fast food here as everything on the menu is made to order from the various type of tacos to nachos and their speciality of carne asada.
Phone (719) 587-5500
Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 11:00 - 19:00
There's no fast food here as everything on the menu is made to order from the various type of tacos to nachos and their speciality of carne asada.
Phone (719) 587-5500
Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 11:00 - 19:00
0.3 mi
5 min
ChargePoint Charging Station
Open Details
Collect your fully charged car and drive to back to the hotel for the evening.
0.8 mi
5 min
Bell & Main Studios 210
Open Details
With a fully charged battery for your EV and a belly full of Mexican food, return to Bell & Main Studios for your overnight stay in Alamosa.