• Regional Adventures

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    Colorado's Scenic and Historic Byways
    San Luis Valley Information

    Online Vacation Guide to Colorado's "Fourteener" Country

    Alamosa

    Adams State College
    Alamosa Chamber of

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  • Museums & Historical Sites in Creede

    Creede Historical Society
    Creede Historical Museum & Library

    Historic Rio Grande Railroad Depot (behind Basham Park)
    P.O. Box 608, Creede, CO 81130   •   719-658-2004
    Open:  All year/Seasonal and by appointment
    Museum open daily, 10 AM-4 PM, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
    Research library open year-round, Tues & Thurs, 1 PM-4 PM.
    Housed in the

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  • City Recreation

    Creede Parks and Recreation operates on a daily basis out of the Virginia Christensen Multi Use Facility located at 408 La Garita Avenue. The facility has a full basketball court, a large weight room/cardio area, as well as a small studio room used for spin, yoga and various other activities. Offering workout opportunities to participants of all ages. The City of Creede Recreation also operates programs at Silver Park Hockey Ponds and the Creede Ball Field.

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  • The City of Gnomes: Wheeler Geologic Area

  • Geology

    wheeler geologic monument

    Wheeler Geologic Area

    True to its name, Mineral County is a significant study area for ancient geologic activity. The formation of the La Garita and San Juan mountains began about 30 million years ago. Eruptions from massive volcanoes, like the Creede Caldera, were followed by

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  • Waterfalls

    During periods of heavy runoff, Mineral County’s mountains boast numerous short-lived, unnamed cascades. Mineral County also offers some of the most beautiful and photographed waterfalls in Colorado.

    North Clear Creek Falls - most photographed waterfall in Colorado! North Clear Creek Falls, just off SH 149 near the summit of Spring Creek Pass, proclaims the honor as the most photographed waterfall in Colorado. A scenic

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  • Silverthread Scenic & Historic Byway

    Are you headed south towards New Mexico? Are you ready to drive on the most scenic route? Cut across Highway 50 and Highway 149 begins just a few miles outside of Gunnison on the eastern end of Colorado’s largest body of water, Blue Mesa

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Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce

Open Tue-Sat 9am - 4pm, Lunch 1-2
904 S. Main St., PO Box 580
Creede CO 81130
Area Information Located North of Door. Free WiFi is always on!

719-658-2374
office@creede.com

Donations are appreciated. As a non-profit organization, we thrive on the kindness and charity of our visitors. Thank you!