Things to do & places to visit in Pueblo, Colorado, United States

Pueblo city in Colorado, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 5:34.

Top things to do (23)

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5.0 Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (203 reviews)
- One of The Best Military Air Museums!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

Conveniently located at Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (PWAM) is a must-see attraction. Visit one of Colorado's largest collections of military, space, and civilian aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts spanning over a hundred years of history. Our two hangars and outdoor exhibits comprise over 85,000 square feet. Exhibits include both civilian and military aircraft, ground vehicles, missiles, and the Southern Colorado Space Museum. See more..
5.0 Center for American Values (78 reviews)
- A Must See Attraction-Medal of Honor Winners
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Come for a serene visit, walk hallowed ground, and leave inspired. We invite you to visit the Center for American Values, located on the Historic Pueblo Riverwalk in Pueblo, Colorado. Pueblo is the “Home of Heroes” and proud host of the 2017 Medal of Honor Convention. The Center is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm and is free. The Center is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization formed in 2010 for charitable and educational purposes. The Center’s visionary and Co-founder is Pueblo native, and Medal of Honor recipient Drew Dix. Along with its education focus, the Center hosts the “Portraits of Valor” gallery, an extraordinary collection of more than 150 portraits of our countries living Medal of Honor Recipients. The exhibit is one of two permanent displays in the country; the other is displayed in the Pentagon. The exhibit is a powerful example of the self-sacrifice of ordinary individuals who have served in harm’s way to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. Some guests choose to sit and reflect at the immense power of the portraits while others enjoy reading the inspiring quotes that accompany each portrait. The Center also includes a World Trade Center (WTC) Steel Memorial located at the Center’s entrance. In 2012 members of the New York City Fire Department visited the Center to dedicate the WTC Steel Memorial. Visitors are reminded of how vital the Center’s core values of honor, integrity and patriotism are to the freedoms we enjoy and to the future of our great country. See more..
5.0 Wet Mountains (28 reviews)
- Hiking, fishing and local eateries
Mountains

Heavily forested, dotted with lakes and filled with wildlife, the appeal of this mountain range is becoming more well-known. See more..
5.0 Bear Lake (14 reviews)
- Let it snow, let in snow , let it snow!
Bodies of Water

Located in San Isabel National Forest. See more..
5.0 Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area (5 reviews)
- unmatched beauty
Mountains
While hiking to Greenhorn Mountain, the highest point of the range, hikers might see bighorn sheep. See more..
5.0 Frontier Pathways (1 review)
- Explore the frontier
Hiking Trails

An outside kiosk at the El Pueblo Museum in Pueblo offers information about 3 nearby Colorado Byways, including Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway, Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway, and Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway. These are national scenic byways, known as America’s Byways©. These routes are marked along the road with a blue columbine sign, “Scenic Byway”. More information is available through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or local visitor centers. See more..
5.0 Musso Farms (1 review)
- Great stop!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farmers Markets

Great food, produce, and the beloved Pueblo chillies, roasted right there. Worth a stop! Great experience for everyone. Nice people. See more..
5.0 Neon Alley (1 review)
- Classic
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
Go at night to see these classic neon signs lit up and on display. This is true Americana provided by a local attorney. Bring the kids and teach them American history in person. See more..
5.0 Pantaleo Farms (1 review)
- Been going for 7 years
Farms

Great place love the way they changed up the patch this year. $3 for entrance does not include pumpkins but pumpkins were cheap I payed $5 for 2 good sized pumpkins. Bouncy houses, pony rides. The goats were not there to let this year. Corn maze,ride is free. See more..
4.5 Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (599 reviews)
- Not San Antonio
Monday: Jogging Paths & Tracks

Found this by chance while driving down town. We did the complete loop and people had put painted rocks along the path for others to keep or hide again. I moved all the ones it found and some ended up in some new places. This is a nice area and as said there are shops and restaurants along the walk of just up the stairs that go to the streets above. If you are downtown do the walk on a nice day See more..
4.5 Rosemount Museum (202 reviews)
- Great staff
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums

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. See more..
4.5 San Isabel National Forest (122 reviews)
- We were very pleased
National Parks • Forests

One of twelve national forests in Colorado, this one-million-acre forest offers snow-capped peaks and crystal mountain lakes. See more..
4.5 City Park (85 reviews)
- Spectacular antique carousel and vintage childrens' rides for a bargain price
Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Parks

City park is a welcome oasis in Pueblo, perfect for families traveling with small children. The centerpiece of this little ride park is the spectacular restored antique carousel, built by C.W. Parker company in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The outside row of horses consists of fancier horses Parker bought from New York manufacturer Stein and Goldstein, and features a horse in full armor, and Indian pony and other fanciful steeds all hand carved in wood. There is a Wurlitzer band organ with the carousel providing music, and rides cost 50 cents. Other rides include a ferris wheel, a miniature railroad, a whip, car and rocket rides, a kiddie coaster and other kiddie classics, most of which are 25 cents each to ride. City Park ride park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day except Mondays, from 6-9 pm so it's a great way to end a day of traveling and beat the heat. See more..
4.5 Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center (69 reviews)
- Fantastic Gem in Pueblo
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Theaters • Art Museums

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. See more..
4.5 Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center - River Campus (60 reviews)
- Well worth the visit
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center is a member-supported, non-profit organization. Our beautiful setting along the Arkansas River features a variety of facilities and picnic areas, where we also offer educational nature programs for all ages. Bike, walk, or blade along our paved riverside trails, cast your line on the scenic fishing deck, or visit our resident birds of prey at the Raptor Center (open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Sunday). For an up-close raptor encounter, come to one of our free bird of prey presentations at 11:30 AM every Saturday and Sunday! See more..
4.5 Steelworks Museum (58 reviews)
- Well worth the visit.
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

A great museum and the staff is really knowledgeable about the history and the currently running steel mill. Learned a lot about the history and especially the 1913-1914 strike and massacre. So sad. A whole lot of history in the cool former infirmary. Well worth the visit. Also got our grandkids some geodes to smash and uncover! for only $5! See more..
4.5 Heroes Plaza - National Medal of Honor Memorial (34 reviews)
- a must see over 12 and up
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

absolutely necessary to see and understand why we still have a country. GPS ADDRESS IS WRONG....JUST GO TO RIVERWALK...YOU CANNOT MISS IT See more..
4.5 Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway (18 reviews)
- Beautiful Drive
Scenic Walking Areas

This scenic drive is beautiful. Besides the scenery, the small mountian town of Westcliffe is a nice place to spend a couple of hours. With the Sangre de Cristo mountain as a backdrop, the town has a cute downtown area with shops and resturants. You can also take a drive out to see the Beckwith Ranch located north of Westcliffe on Rt. 69. Don't miss Bishop Castle located on highway 165! Jim Bishop begin work on his "castle" in 1969 and has continue to work on it until this day. It is a very impressive roadside attaction. You really have to see it to appreicate it! Admission is free, but probably will want to make a donation. See more..
4.5 Pueblo Heritage Museum (18 reviews)
- Ladies of the Night Walking Tour
Monday: History Museums

Located in the historic Denver & Rio Grande Western Freight Station (built in 1924), the museum features exhibits of saddles (Pueblo was once the saddle making capital of the world), railroading, the history of telephones and Native Americans of the region, among other exhibits that demonstrate the rich history of southeastern Colorado. See more..
4.5 Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo Museum (11 reviews)
- Perfectly preserved mental health history and a lovely tour guide make for an unique experience!
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

This place was so neat to check out. It really felt like we were taken back in time through our tour. If you are thinking about going, make sure you plan to spend a while there because the museum may be small but is stocked full with history and interesting artifacts! Nell gave us a tour and showed us her wonderful presentation that her and her husband put together on the history of the mental health institute. See more..
4.5 Pueblo Neon Alley (7 reviews)
- Go at dusk
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you like neon signs this is a fun place to walk around. The area continues to grow with more signs being added. The lights start coming on at dusk with all of them turned on after the sun has completely set. They don’t all come on at once so be patient. I was told by someone working in the area that they go off at 10 PM but I didn’t stay that late. There are a mix of signs, some very vintage like the 1960’s style TV Batman and Robin scaling a wall to the more contemporary and iconic McDonald’s “M”. For photography, it’s a dream because there are plenty of things to shoot and safe places to set up tripods without getting in the way of other visitors. I walked from my hotel so I am not sure what the parking situation is. Do be aware, this is an alley so for safety, I would avoid being there alone after the restaurants and shops close. See more..
4.5 The Rides At City Park (4 reviews)
- Fabulous for kids
Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Located in Pueblo City Park, The Rides at City Park opens for the season on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and reopens for the Haunted Rides for a two day trick or treating event. The park has rides for both young children and those of all ages to include a 1911 historic carousel, miniature train and roller coaster. No admission fee and tickets to ride are still only 25¢. See more..
4.5 Mauro farms & bakery (4 reviews)
- A cool place to visit!
Farmers Markets
Mauro farms has a really cool shop with a lot of variety. We bought potica cake and beans-both great! See more..
4.5 Steel City Theater Company (3 reviews)
- Great brunch on the new outside Stage Door
Spent More than 3 hours Theaters

A very awesome family brunch in their new outdoor dining and stage area. Attentive service and a lovely area complete with umbrellas and comfy seating. See more..
4.0 Pueblo Zoo (204 reviews)
- Great zoo for the price!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

The Pueblo Zoo is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility covering 25 acres of shaded, flat landscapes in Pueblo City Park. It is home to more than 500 animals representing 125 different species from around the world. See more..
4.0 Lake Pueblo, Colorado State Park (162 reviews)
- Very pretty, tranquil
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Parks

Lake Pueblo is a very beautiful location in southern Colorado. The lake was still and the scenery is gorgeous. The lake sits on the Arkansas River, where many people were fishing and picnicing What a great place to watch the day away See more..
4.0 Comanche National Grassland (13 reviews)
- Commanche National Grassland
Parks

Vogel Canyon and Picture Canyon arelocated within the Grasslands and both contain excellent petroglyphs. See more..
4.0 Buell Children's Museum (7 reviews)
- Great place for kids
Children's Museums

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. See more..
4.0 St. Charles Peak Trail (4 reviews)
- Great trail
Mountains

A 10 mile hike through a forest covered with mushrooms. See more..
3.5 Pueblo Railway Museum (17 reviews)
- Great for trainbuffs! Mostly outside, but with a guide, see the train shop!
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Fun to walk among the old trains, but take time to arrange a tour with Ron (his contact information is on the web-site! He is a fountain of information with deep roots in the railroad. He'll take you to the inside shop where they are working to restore trains. He loves the trains and a small donation would be welcome for this all volunteer museum! See more..