Pagosa Springs is home to a variety of art galleries, repertory theatres, museums, and cultural activities. You can explore ancient civilizations, our Western heritage, and amazing artists. When you are ready to stimulate your mind, we have our fair share of cultural activites, art galleries and museums, including:

Cultural Activities

• Chimney Rock Archeological Area features ancient Pueblo Indian ruins, guided educational tours, full moon programs, and Native American festivals. (View website)
   
• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad located just 45 miles east of Pagosa Springs in Chama, NM.  Enjoy a train ride through history.  (View website)
   
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Musuem is located in Durango, just 60 miles west of Pagosa.  This historic train has been in continuous operation for 127 years, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. (View website) 

• Mesa Verde National Park offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. With over 4000 archeological sites, Mesa Verde is a wonderful culteral site and is located a beautiful 2-hour drive away.  (View website)
   

Art Galleries and Museums

• Artisans of the Southwest Gallery with Wine Tasting Room provides a showcase of area artisans to show their collections of jewelry, artwork, gifts and more. (View website)
   
• Creede Repertory Theatre is a short scenic 1 hour drive away, experience this nationally-acclaimed repertory theatre in a spectacular setting.  (View website)
   
• Fred Harman Art Museum is home of Red Ryder and Little Beaver Comic Strips, Fred Harman paintings, and other western memorabilia.  Click here to view a tour and overview of the museum.  (View website)
   
• Pagosa Artisans' Co-op located at 150 Pagosa Street offers a selection of arts, jewelry and gifts, featuring work from over 25 area artists.  (view website)
   
• Pagosa Photography is a full-service photography studio and gallery located in downtown Pagosa Springs. (View website) 
   
• Parelli Natural Horsemanship World Headquarters & Museum has transformed the horse training industry through innovative conferences, successful training techniques, and natural horse equipment. (View website)
   
• Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park allows you to get up close and personal with Colorado wildlife, including mountain lions, bears, elk, deer, porcupine, wolves, and more. Winter Hours - Mon. - Sat 11am - 4pm & Sun. 1:30pm - 3:30pm with feeding time at 2pm each day.  (View website)
   
• San Juan Historical Museum –will teach you how the pioneers lived in the Pagosa Springs area from the 1890s to the early 1900s. (View website)
   
• Shy Rabbit Contemporary Arts is southern Colorado's premier contemporary art destination, this 4,000 square foot arts facility houses a fine art gallery, mixed- media workshop and exhibition space. Art workshops of all levels are offered year round in a supportive and nurturing environment. SHY RABBIT is nationally recognized for the quality of its exhibitions, and for its continuing contribution to the advancement of contemporary art in the Four Corners region. (View website) 
   
• Square Top Repertory Theatre is Pagosa's own professional repertory company, featuring a full summer season of live theatre for the whole family (View website) 
   
• Wild Spirit Gallery features an enchanting collection of original paintings, limited edition etchings and bronze sculpture. The Gallery is located in downtown Pagosa.  (View Website)

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All Pagosa Country Activities (Summer):
	Hot Springs	Fishing	Hiking	Boating
	Biking	Horseback Riding	Scenic Drives	Golf
	Camping	Trail Running	ATVs / Jeeps	Hot Air Balloons
	Rock Climbing	Hunting	Fall Foliage	Health & Wellness
	Family Activities	Cultural Activities	Arts & Museums	Wildlife Viewing

 

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