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Ghost Town Wild West Museum Ghost Town Wild West Museum
Colorado Springs, Colorado

During the Colorado Gold Rush of the 1860s & 70s, towns sprang up overnight and bla

Golden Pioneer Museum Golden Pioneer Museum
Golden, Colorado

Exhibits in the museum include: Native American artifacts and timelines, pioneer domest

Grand County Historical Association & Museum Grand County Historical Association & Museum
Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado

The association has three museum sites: Pioneer Village Museum Complex, Cozens Ranch an

Greeley History Museum Greeley History Museum
Greeley, Colorado

Step inside the historic entrance or new glass atrium doors and begin exploring Greeley

Healy House Museum And Dexter Cabin Healy House Museum And Dexter Cabin
Leadville, Colorado

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Hinsdale County Historical Society & Museum Hinsdale County Historical Society & Museum
Lake City, Colorado

The society's major function is to discover and collect material which may help to esta

Hiwan Homestead Museum Hiwan Homestead Museum
Evergreen, Colorado

This 17-room log lodge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because o

Hotel De Paris Museum Hotel De Paris Museum
Georgetown, Colorado

The NSCDA in Colorado purchased the building in 1954 and now operates it as the only ho

Hovenweep National Monument Hovenweep National Monument
Cortez, Colorado

Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to m

Kauffman House Museum Kauffman House Museum
Grand Lake, Colorado

The Kauffman House is an excellent example of an early residence and tourist hotel.

Lafayette Miners Museum Lafayette Miners Museum
Lafayette, Colorado

In December of 1913, coal miner William E. Lewis and his family purchased the home.

Leadville Historic District Leadville Historic District
Leadville, Colorado

Designated a Historic Landmark District in 1966, Leadville is one of Colorado’s largest

Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum
Berthoud, Colorado

Once home to the Native American, trapper, cattleman, and homesteader, Little Thompson

Littleton Historical Museum Littleton Historical Museum
Littleton, Colorado

Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Longmont, Colorado

Two of the four exhibit galleries, the Longmont gallery and the Longs Peak Room, contai

Louisville Historical Museum Louisville Historical Museum
Louisville, Colorado

The main building is historically known as the Jacoe Store and features a variety of ar

Mcallister House Museum Mcallister House Museum
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Built a year and a half after the city was founded, when most houses were of vernacular

Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwel

Molly Brown House Museum Molly Brown House Museum
Denver, Colorado

In 1970 local citizens joined forces to preserve the long-time home of Titanic’s most f

Museum Of Colorado Prisons Museum Of Colorado Prisons
Cañon City, Colorado

The remodeled facility now welcomes visitors to explore 32 cells filled with exciting e

Museum Of Northwest Colorado Museum Of Northwest Colorado
Craig, Colorado

The Cowboy and Gunfighter Museum, housed within the Museum of Northwest Colorado, showc

Pearce Mcallister Cottage Pearce Mcallister Cottage
Denver, Colorado

Today, the Pearce-McAllister Cottage is home to the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls

Pioneer Town Pioneer Town
Cedaredge, Colorado

Visitors can experience a old-time Western saloon, marshall's office, barber shop, bank

Poudre Landmarks Foundation Poudre Landmarks Foundation
Fort Collins, Colorado

Incorporated in 1972, the mission of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc.

Prorodeo Hall Of Fame And Museum Of The American Cowboy Prorodeo Hall Of Fame And Museum Of The American Cowboy
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Opened in August 1979, with a first-year honoring of 69 two-legged plus 14 four-legged

Rio Grande County Museum & Cultural Center Rio Grande County Museum & Cultural Center
Del Norte, Colorado

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the area

Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, Colorado

This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging fr

San Luis Valley Museum San Luis Valley Museum
Alamosa, Colorado

The museum has educational displays featuring artifacts, photographs, antiques and coll

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
La Junta, Colorado

In the 19th century, the United States' movement westward caused many issues with the N

South Park Historical Foundation & Museum South Park Historical Foundation & Museum
Fairplay, Colorado

South Park City is a remarkable restoration of these early towns, preserving the histor

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