History & Heritage

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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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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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Durango And Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301Experience the adventure of traveling by a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West took over a century ago. Wind through spectacular and... 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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Pikes Peak Country Attractions
Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, is the anchor of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. But there is much more here. Historical sites of interest, such as Historic Old Colorado City, and Historic... Read More >>
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Park County Colorado Heritage
Park County Region, Fairplay, Tarryall, Lake George, Hartsel, Guffey, Platte Canyon, CO 80440It's a little-known fact that Park County contains the highest gold and silver mines in North America. It also contains some of the highest historic ranches and a wealth of historic railroad sites. Working ranches... Read More >>
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Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
401 N. River Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601The Ute Indians called it Yampah, meaning "big medicine" and used to visit the hot springs hundreds of years ago, after long hunting trips. It was developed and opened to the public in 1888. The town was named... Read More >>
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Seven Falls
2850 S. Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906SEVEN FALLS, where authentic Colorado awaits. Envelope yourself in a geological wonder of seven distinct falls cascading down between steep canyon walls. Walk up 224 steps alongside the falls or ride the in... Read More >>
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Southeast Colorado Heritage
Southeast Region, Las Animas, Pueblo, Lamar. Fowler, Trinidad, Rocky Ford,, CO 81039Much of the southeast region in Colorado is akin to a giant aviary. Found throughout the expansive prairie, more than 400 of the 625 species of North American birds can be seen living in or migrating through the area.... 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 >>










