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It’s no secret that the Centennial State is chock-full of unique hotels and accommodations but did you know there is one special place, in particular, that is best for enjoying our crystal clear skies? While camping in the great outdoors is always an option for nighttime sky viewing, we recommend you give the Observatory at Alta Lakes a try:

Located a mere 13 miles from Telluride, the Observatory at Alta Lakes is a private backcountry cabin unlike anywhere else you have ever stayed.
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Nestled amidst the stunning San Juan Mountains, the Observatory is about as private as it gets, as it is accessible via a 5-mile-long dirt road in the summer and by snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes in the winter.
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Established in 1975, the Observatory at Alta Lakes boasts two bedrooms, a loft, and two pull-out beds, plus 1 1/2 baths, a full gourmet kitchen, hot tub and sauna, comfortable seating area, and other surprise comforts.
The Observatory at Alta Lakes

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While the home itself is reason enough to stay, the area surrounding the cabin may just steal the show, thanks to the outdoor campfire, easy water access, and some of the most beautiful skies you have ever seen.
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Okay, so maybe this isn't your typical observatory (a la a dome building with tons of telescopes), but you have never seen skies quite as crisp and clear as you have here!
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Talk about unique: The Observatory is also billed as one of only a handful of homes in the United States that sit at more than 11,000 feet in elevation.
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To learn more about the one-of-a-kind Observatory at Alta Lakes - or to book your stay - please visit their website.
The Observatory at Alta Lakes

For even more to see and do while you are in the Telluride area, check out The Little Town In Colorado That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World.

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