Imagine visiting a community where you can kayak through the middle of town on raging whitewater rapids, enjoy a game of golf almost any day of the year, and visit the most popular state park in the state of Colorado. If you plan your next Colorado travel experience in the town of Pueblo, this is exactly what you can experience.
Pueblo offers something for just about everyone. Pueblo State Park offers numerous fun things to do in Pueblo, Colorado for those who enjoy water sports, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities. The Pueblo Railway Museum and the Weisbrod Aircraft Museum both offer attractions for history buffs that have an interest in transportation history. Architecture lovers will want to take the time to tour the Rosemount Museum, one of the few true castles in America. The community even has its own zoo as well as the Nature and Raptor Center for those who love to see local wildlife up close. This community truly offers something for most people’s interests, making it an ideal place for Colorado vacations.
Places to Stay to Complete the Pueblo, Colorado Travel Experience
With all there is to see and do in Pueblo, visitors are going to want to stay for a few days, and this requires a hotel. While the large community has many chain hotels, these local favorites will add a touch of charm and local hospitality to your trip.
The Horseshoe Lodge
Just outside Pueblo in Beulah, the Horseshoe Lodge is a quiet escape into nature. Located at the Mountain Park Environmental Center, this cozy lodge puts you in a perfect location to take a hike and enjoy the local wildlife and plant life. There are eleven rooms, each with its own character and style, so you can experience something different in each one. Some of the rooms have private baths as well. The lodge also has a massage therapy room and a fully functional kitchen.
Edgar Olin House
The Edgar Olin House bed and breakfast is housed in a fully restored Victorian style home. All rooms and common areas are decorated with authentic Victorian style antiques. The small lodging option has just four guest rooms, so guest get undivided personal attention and pampering during their stay.
The unsurpassed service and the breathtaking décor in this bed and breakfast earned it a spot in Colorado’s Best Bed and Breakfasts list. It consistently receives five star ratings from satisfied customers. Guests wake up to a wake-up tray outside of their room, with a full breakfast served in the dining hall. Modern amenities like long distance calling and Wi-Fi Internet access make it a place business travelers feel comfortable in addition to those traveling for leisure.
If You Go
Before planning Pueblo, Colorado vacations, be sure to visit www.pueblo.org to learn more about all there is to see and do in this Colorado community.
Edgar Olin House
727 W. 13th St.
719-544-5727
www.olin-house.com
Horseshoe Lodge at the Mountain Park Environmental Center
9112 Mountain Park Road
Beulah, CO 81023
719-485-4444
http://www.hikeandlearn.org/overnight
Nicole Harms has been writing professionally since 2006, and as an experienced travel writer, her work has been featured on USA Today as well as here on Go Colorado!