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Experience the flavor of Pueblo! The same flavorful and gratifying qualities of our famous "Pueblo" Chile Peppers can be found throughout our outstanding, historical, cultural, educational and recreational attractions. Expect friendly faces as you sample a bounty of great food, unique shopping and Pueblo's fine arts, theater and museums.
Recreation abounds with fishing, boating, rafting, hiking, or a day at the nationally ranked Walking Stick Golf Course.
Find out for yourself why this flavorful southwest city was named one of the nations 4 "most livable cities" by Partners for Livable Communities, a Washington D.C. non-profit organization.
Perhaps one of the state's most faithful chronicles of life in this area is the Colorado Historical Society's El Pueblo History Museum. Located on the actual site of the El Pueblo trading post built in 1842, the museum is now in the heart of downtown Pueblo.
Take a stroll in the Union Avenue Historic District along a mile of painstakingly restored buildings. Shop the outdoor exhibits of southwestern art and pottery. And, be sure to walk through the grand old Pueblo Union Depot with its mosaic tile flooring, polished wood wainscoting and stunning, stained glass windows.
History aside, the people of Pueblo spend the summer outdoors. And the fall, winter and spring! The mild climate of southern Colorado means bicycles and golf clubs stand at the ready year-round...
The 35-mile river trail system is a paved ribbon that stretches from Colorado State University - Pueblo on the city's north-eastern fringe clear down to Lake Pueblo to the west, where surreal limestone cliffs rim the 60 mile shoreline of the reservoir. Meanwhile, back on the paved trail, bicyclists, in-line skaters, joggers and power-walkers populate this recreational roadway.
New along the Arkansas River is Pueblo's urban kayak course. Located between the 4th Street Bridge, and Union Bridge at Corona Street in Downtown Pueblo, the course features seven fun and challenging holes, with easy access and parking at either end.
www.pueblochamber.org
2010 PUEBLO EVENTS
Wild Wild West Festival
May 13-16, 2010
The five-day event will be anchored by a nationally televised Built
Ford Tough Series professional bull riding competition.
719.542.1704 • www.pbrnow.com
Nature & Raptor Center's Bluegrass on the River
May 28-30, 2010
719.549.2414 • www.gncp.org
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo's 10th Annual Boats,
Bands & BBQ June 4-5, 2010
719.595.0242 • www.puebloharp.com
NSRA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals
June 25-27, 2010
800.876.4567 • 505.763.5771 • www.nsra-usa.com
Rollin' on the Riverwalk with the Pueblo Symphony July 4, 2010
719.545.7967 • www.pueblosymphony.org
National Little Britches Rodeo Finals July 26-31, 2010
800.876.4567 • www.nlbra.org
Colorado State Fair August 27-September 6, 2010
One of the country's largest state fairs, featuring top country
and pop entertainers, PRCA rodeo action, 4-H exhibits, food,
carnival rides and lots of family fun.
800.876.4567 • www.coloradostatefair.com
16th Annual Loaf 'N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival
September 24-26, 2010
A free event put on by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
originally created to celebrate the harvest of Pueblo Mira Sol Chilies.
800.233.3446 • www.pueblochamber.org
ATTRACTIONS
The Greenway & Nature Center of Pueblo
A non-profit education, conservation & recreational facility in partnership with
the Colorado State University - Pueblo. The Raptor Center is a rehabilitation hospital for injured hawks, owls & eagles. There are also educational programs & exhibits, playground, volleyball & horseshoe courts. 719.549.2414
Union Avenue Historic District
One of the most historic miles in Colorado, the Union Avenue Historic District offers unique shopping and dining opportunities all within walking distance of
the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. 719.542.1704
Lake Pueblo State Park
The Park is one of Colorado's most popular water sports areas. Fishing, boating and swimming are in great abundance. Mountain biking trails for all levels of expertise are also very popular along the cliffs that line the shore of the
reservoir. 800.678.CAMP.
Pueblo Zoo
The friendly atmosphere of the Pueblo Zoo makes it one of the area's favorite attractions. Located in City Park, it exhibits over 350 animals of 122 species, including several endangered. A great family outing, kids can also enjoy
twenty-five cent carnival rides all summer long. 719.561.1452
SUMMER WEATHER
Pueblo has a very mild climate with moderate temperatures throughout its four seasons. The average daily high is 68 degrees F with an average daily low of 37 degrees F. 
