History & Heritage

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Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Santa Fe Depot, Cañon City, CO 81212Step aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad to embark upon a breathtaking journey that began 140 years ago. Like a bar-room brawl on wheels, two companies vied for the route and the legal battle dubbed the "Royal Gorge... Read More >>
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Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
610 State Street, Alamosa, CO 81101Rio Grande Scenic Railroad offers steam engine excursions from Alamosa and La Veta (easily accessible from Denver) on hundreds of miles of historic rail. Grab a seat in our dome cars and see why we're named "the... Read More >>
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Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904# 1 visited attraction, 14-minute HD movie, nature museum, 30 interactive exhibits, 3 award winning gift shops, café with spectacular (!) views of this geological marvel, park maps, guided walks, nature talks,... Read More >>
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Colorado Scenic Trains
401 Water Street, Cañon City, CO 81212Colorado is home to the finest scenic railroads in the country. From classic 1950s-era luxury liners to narrow gauge steam trains that traverse the rugged Colorado Rocky Mountains, riding the rails provides a way to... Read More >>
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Leland House & Rochester Hotel
726 East Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301The Leland House and Rochester Hotel provide unique historic accommodations in the heart of downtown Durango. The Leland House offers apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes and private bathrooms and the Rochester... Read More >>
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General Palmer Hotel
567 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301The General Palmer Hotel is a prestigious, Victorian-style hotel. The Historic General Palmer Hotel will pamper you with, luxury, service, and first-class amenities. Helping you to "Create memories that will last a... Read More >>
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Bessemer Historical Society
215 Canal St., Pueblo, CP 81004CF&I played a fundamental cultural role throughout Colorado and the west. By recruiting Italian, German, Greek, Slovenian, Mexican and African-American families (to mention a few) it encouraged the immigration... Read More >>
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Southwest Colorado Travel Region
295-A Girard St., Durango, CO 81303From the sheer depths of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument to the exhilarating vistas from Grand Mesa, world's largest flattop mountain, the region is rich in western history, Victorian architecture... Read More >>
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Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204Denver's oldest restaurant, with "Colorado's #1 liquor license," serving prime beef steaks, buffalo, elk, baby-back ribs and other fabulous game specialties. Magnificently decorated with over 500 hunting trophies... Read More >>
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Historic Strater Hotel
699 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301









