El Pueblo, Pueblo

#13 among attractions in Pueblo

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El Pueblo, also called Fort Pueblo, was a trading post and fort near the present-day city of Pueblo in Pueblo County, Colorado. It operated from 1842 until 1854, selling goods, livestock, and produce. It was attacked in 1854, killing up to 19 men and capturing three people. A recreation of the fort is located at the El Pueblo History Museum at the site of the original fort. ()

Coordinates: 38°16'4"N, 104°36'39"W

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El Pueblo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Rosemount Museum, Buell Children's Museum, Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena.

~1480 ftE
Museum, Theater, Specialty museum
Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pueblo, Colorado, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center is a cultural beacon for the Southern Colorado community and a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and families alike. This multifaceted institution, established in 1972, offers a diverse...
0.9 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Rosemount Museum, Pueblo
23 min walk • The Rosemount Museum, pronounced "Rosemont" is a historic house museum in Pueblo, Colorado, it is situated on a square block at the corner of one of the highest points in north Pueblo and across the street from Parkview Medical Center.
~1310 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Buell Children's Museum, Pueblo
7 min walk • The Buell Children's Museum is a children's museum in Pueblo, Colorado, United States that offers hands-on exhibits focusing on the arts, science and history.
~240 ftN
38°16'6"N • 104°36'40"W
Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena, Pueblo
2 min walk • Ice skating, Entertainment, Ice rink
~110 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo
1 min walk • El Pueblo History Museum is a local history museum in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. The museum presents the history of Pueblo, together with the cultural and ethnic groups of the region.
0.9 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Pueblo Levee Mural Project, Pueblo
22 min walk • The Pueblo Levee Mural Project is a mural along a levee of the Arkansas River certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the longest painting in the world. It is a 3-mile long continuous mural located in Pueblo, Colorado.
~890 ftS
Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities, Park
Pueblo Riverwalk, Pueblo
5 min walk • The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk is a riverwalk in the US city of Pueblo, Colorado, along the Arkansas River. The riverwalk was constructed as part of an effort to attract tourists and trade to the city.
0.5 miSW
38°15'51"N • 104°37'5"W
Pueblo Railway Museum, Pueblo
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~970 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture
Montgomery Ward Building, Pueblo
5 min walk • The Montgomery Ward Building is a historic department store building in downtown Pueblo, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
~1130 ftS
38°15'53"N • 104°36'43"W
Center for American Values, Pueblo
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Runyon Lake, Pueblo
29 min walk • Runyon Lake is located in Pueblo, Colorado. It was originally used as a dredge pond for the Rocky Mountain Steel Mill, it is approximately 35 acres in size, and is fed by the Arkansas River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Pueblo?

Nearby attractions include El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo (1 min walk), Pueblo Riverwalk, Pueblo (5 min walk), Veterans' Bridge, Pueblo (5 min walk), Center for American Values, Pueblo (6 min walk).

How to get to El Pueblo by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Pueblo:

Bus

Pueblo Transit Center • Lines: 1, 3, CDOT Bustang Outrider (3 min walk)
Court Street & W 5th Street • Lines: 1, 3 (7 min walk)