History & Heritage
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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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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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San Luis Valley Colorado Heritage
San Luis Valley Region, Alamosa, Antonito, Creede, Monte Vista, Del Norte, San Luis, CO 81152The towns in the San Luis Valley are among the oldest settlements in Colorado, and, with just 47,000 residents, the valley’s vast landscape has changed little since the early days of settlement. The art, ... 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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Southwest Colorado Heritage
Southwest Region, Archeuleta, Delta, La Plata, Montezume, Montrose, Ouray, San Mig, CO 81435The southwest region of Colorado is rich with historic finds; landscapes, archaeological sites, historic mines and buildings, ranches, farms and unique cottage industries are each found in this part of the state.... 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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Beaumont Hotel & Spa
505 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427Built in 1886 at the height of the “Gold Boom,” this lovely old hotel is still known as the 'Flagship of the San Juans." Graciously appointed with sumptuous amenities, the Beaumont Hotel has welcomed such... Read More >>
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Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour
721 County Road 4-A, Silverton, CO 81433Go underground in a real gold mine! Ride the mine train 1,500 ft. into Galena Mountain for live mining demonstrations. You’ll see operating drills, skip, slusher, mucker and honey waggon - all the old mining... Read More >>
