Affordable Things to do in Pueblo, CO

Welcome to Pueblo, a city overflowing with art, history and nature. Check out these beloved places and add them to your next extended stay trip itinerary!

1. Learn Something New at the Buell Children’s Museum: Take your family to the Buell Children’s Museum for an educational and fun experience! The upcoming winter exhibit will focus on polar animals and how they survive in extreme cold. Admission is $10 or less per person.
2. Fishing on Lake Pueblo in Colorado State Park: This lake is well-known for being a fishing hot spot in Pueblo. This park features 60 miles of shoreline for all the fishing your heart desires, as well as the ability to boat, camp or hike the park. There are endless possibilities here for a nature lover!
3. Stroll the Union Avenue Historic District: This district is the perfect place for an old-time feel in Pueblo. Old historic buildings are now used as boutiques, art galleries and cafes. If you’re looking for a peaceful afternoon stroll for coffee and shopping, this is the place.
4. Visit the Pueblo Zoo: If you’re an animal lover, the Pueblo Zoo is the perfect place for you to visit! This zoo is home to 420+ animals, from camels to African lions. This zoo also works to help endangered species through conservation efforts, so you can rest assured your visit is benefitting these animals. Tickets are under $15 per person and a portion of the ticket sales go to conservation efforts.
5. Visit the Pueblo Neon Alley: Look behind a bakery in the historic district of Pueblo at night and you may be surprised to find the Pueblo Alley. This alleyway has more than 24 neon lights, each with a unique history, that glow all day and all night. Some of the most popular lights include Aladdin’s genie lamp, a police sign, a burger and a giant pencil.

Now that you have a list of the best things to do in the city, make sure you are staying at a place that feels like home. A new Extended Stay America Premier Suites is coming to Pueblo, so you have the perfect place to stay! With fully equipped kitchens in every suite, free wi-fi and free, healthy breakfast, you can rest assured you will have the perfect place to unwind and recharge before exploring Pueblo!