Location: Pueblo
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Pueblo /ˈpwɛbloʊ/ is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The population was 106,595 in 2010 census, making it the 267th most populous city in the United States and the 9th largest in Colorado. Pueblo is the heart of the Pueblo Metropolitan Statistical Area totaling over 160,000 people and an important part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. As of 2014, Pueblo is the primary city of the Pueblo–Cañon City combined statistical area (CSA) totaling approximately 208,000 people, making it the 134th largest in the nation.
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1. Wet Mountains
2. San Isabel National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
One of twelve national forests in Colorado, this one-million-acre forest offers snow-capped peaks and crystal mountain lakes.
Reviewed By Tuxtails - Savannah, United States
We camped one night in this area, very scenic and the campgrounds were nice. Trailhead for South Colony Lakes was close by. Would like to come back and explore.
3. Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center creates artistic learning experiences for everyone. One-of-a-kind, educational, inspirational, inclusive…the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center fits all these descriptions and more. Pledging art for all, this beautiful facility has held hands with arts education in Southern Colorado since 1972 and never let go. This multi-disciplinary center for the arts is located in Pueblo and serves 17 surrounding counties. As an organization, the Arts Center encourages people to bring out the best in others through high-quality art exhibitions, performing arts, dance arts, an award-winning children’s museum, comprehensive arts educational programming, and an artistic space for meetings, performances and events. The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center and Buell Children's Museum are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Reviewed By Storyteller812030 - Barcelona, Spain
If you are in Pueblo do not miss this Arts Center. They have moving collections and worth seeing. The structure is from 1972. It’s at the end of mid century expansion and modernism. It has three floors with a lift if needed. It’s very affordable with a cute gift shop.
4. Rosemount Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
The grandeur of a bygone era awaits you at Rosemount, a Victorian house museum built in 1893 by prominent businessman John A. Thatcher. The 24,000 sq. foot mansion was designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the home. Guided tours take an hour to an hour an half and guests learn about the house, the family, Victorian culture and early Pueblo history. See why Rosemount has been called "Colorado's Crown Jewel." Visit Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Reviewed By tank1050 - Wescosville, United States
This is a must see 1888 Victorian style mansion in Pueblo. We found plenty of parking on the streets around the mansion which with its land covers an entire square city block. As seniors our guided tour cost us $12. The lovely volunteers that run the house are so wonderful and loaded with knowledge and a genuine desire to make your experience an enjoyable. Our docent was Carol and she was fabulous. She was a wealth of knowledge about the house and the Thatcher family. We only had 2 other folks on our tour so she made it very personal and showed us lots of details they can't always take time to go over with larger groups. So much is original in the house and that enhances the tour. The grounds are also so beautiful as is the outside of the house. Please note, no photos inside of the house.
5. Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By Akzug
We took an evening stroll and it was beautiful with the Christmas lights twinkling and water glistening. Not too crowded, but just right.
6. Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By dmurray713 - Tampa, United States
On our way from Denver to Great Sand Dunes NP, this was definitely worth the detour for something to do during the day. Good restaurant options in Pueblo before you head west. frontierpathways.com has great information about what to see where along the drive. Driving through the San Isabel National Forest was a highlight, the granite and gneiss rock formations are amazing. Mile marker 18 was our favorite area. Make sure to make it all the way to the end o the road in Westcliffe when you get to Bluff Park, for great views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The town looked very quaint with a few hours worth of exploring the stores and galleries at least (but we didn't have time). Another highlight was the Bishop Castle, like an adult playground. You can climb all around this hand-built building (we're talking minaret towers, bridges, hidden stairwells, the works) with pretty amazing stonework and ironwork. Just be cautious that it's certainly a little...rickety. In total it took us about 4 hours to do all of this, and I would have enjoyed a bit more time exploring the Castle and Westcliffe.
7. Lake Pueblo, Colorado State Park
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4.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By violab607 - Pueblo West, United States
There is so much to see at the park, mountins in the distance are sometimes snow capped. The senery is breath taking. Walking, biking paths are abundent. There is fishing and I hear some big ones didn't get away here. Living nearby and with the parks pass we frequently that that route to go to the south part of town.
