Pueblo

One of the largest steel-producing cities in the United States, Pueblo is located at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek 100 miles south of Denver.  Founded in the mid 1800‘s by traders and trappers, the culturally diverse city has warm summers and mild winters making it an excellent destination year round. Searching for history, visit the Union Avenue Historic District, El Pueblo Museum, the Rosemount Museum, and the Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture. Pueblo also offers a variety of arts and theater including the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild. For outdoor adventures, explore the Nature and Raptor Center, Lake Pueblo State Park for boating, fishing, kayaking, and other water sports, or stroll the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk in town and witness the action at the Whitewater Kayak Park.  

The premier venue for meetings and special events, the Pueblo Convention Center has over 21,000 square feet of space featuring an exhibit hall, ballroom, meetings rooms and lounge, on site food and beverage and a/v set up, as well as a convenient location in the heart of historic downtown. There are various choices for lodging in Pueblo, from the Cambria Suites, to the charming Victorian Abriendo Bed and Breakfast. The downtown Pueblo Marriott has nearly 1,800 square feet of meeting space and a convenient location adjacent to the Convention Center and all that downtown has to offer.  And there are many budget friendly options as well.  And with the local Pueblo Memorial Airport connections can be made from several U.S. cities.

Pueblo hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including the Colorado State Fair, the annual Chili Festival which celebrates the local world-famous Mira Sol chiles grown in the region, the Ghost Walk, movies in the park, Novias de Mexico, and more.