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ST ELMO: Near Nathrop

The St Elmo Ghost Town is not actually a '20 min' stop, but it was so much fun to poke…

6 years ago

CHRISTMAS 1806 PICNIC GROUND: Poncha Springs

Just before you arrive in Poncha Springs along I-285 S, you will find the Christmas 1806 Picnic Ground.  It's a…

6 years ago

ROBERTSON’S FLOUR MILL: Saguache

I-285 travels right through the town of Saguache.  While your there, take a quick '20 min detour' to see Robertson's…

6 years ago

HIGH VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH: Center

Just under 1 1/2 miles off of I-285 you will find the High Valley Mennonite Church. I must admit that…

6 years ago

UFO WATCHTOWER: Hwy 17 at Hooper

Welcome to “The Bermuda Triangle of the West.” The San Luis Valley boasts more UFO sightings than anywhere else in…

6 years ago

COLORADO GATORS REPTILE PARK: Exit 112

Maybe not a '20 min' stop off of I-285, but the Colorado Gator and Reptile Park is more than worth…

6 years ago

MONTE VISTA WILDLIFE REFUGE: Co-15

A quick detour from I-285 S in the town of Monte Vista leads you into the Monte Vista National Wildlife…

6 years ago

CANO’S CASTLE: Antonito

Although it's far from being a 'little-known site', no trip through Antonito is complete without a stop at Cano's Castle.…

6 years ago

OLDEST CHURCH IN CO: Antonito

Built in 1863, Our Lady of Guadalupe is the oldest and first permanent church in Colorado. Heading south on I-285,…

6 years ago

ROADSIDE CHAPEL: South 285

Goodbye...goodbye...parting is such sweet sorrow Heading out of Antonito on S-285, it is about time to exit the beautiful and…

6 years ago