Explore the San Juan Mountains
Surrounded by over 3 million acres of national forest and wilderness areas, you’ll find yourself in the center of nature’s playground in Pagosa Springs. With the San Juan Mountains and a variety of outdoor activities at your doorstep, along with hot springs, charming shops, historic sites, and an assortment of artisans, you'll find plenty to do in Pagosa.
The Pagosa Springs area is home to a variety of art galleries, live theatres, museums, and cultural activities. You can explore ancient civilizations, our Western heritage and deep history, and amazing artisans throughout the year.
Pagosa Springs continues to grow as an art community. We have our own repertory theatre at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, and Creede's is an hour away. Additionally, our local Curtains Up Pagosa organization puts on plays in town throughout the year.
Pagosa Photography
A full-service photography studio and gallery located in downtown Pagosa Springs. Much of the photography seen on this website has been provided by Jeff Laydon, owner of Pagosa Photography.
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Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts Gallery
An exciting ever changing gallery show that presents local fine art as well as inspiring pieces from across the world. Enjoy music and a glass of wine as you explore.
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Shy Rabbit Contemporary Arts
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.
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Touchon & Company Fine Arts
While visiting Pagosa Springs, view this unique Art Gallery in Historic Downtown.
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Fred Harman Art Museum
Home of Red Ryder and Little Beaver Comic Strips, Fred Harman paintings, and other western memorabilia.
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship World Headquarters & Museum
Parelli has transformed the horse training industry through innovative conferences, successful training techniques, and natural horse equipment.
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San Juan Historical Museum
Learn how the pioneers lived in the Pagosa Springs area from the 1890s to the early 1900s through many fascinating exhibits.
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The International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction
The Collage Museum is an experiment on how to coordinate wtih other artists using the internet as the main vessel of communication and how to create an open, inclusionary collecting museum.
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Chimney Rock Archeological Area
An amazing area featuring ancient Pueblo Indian ruins, guided educational tours, full moon programs, and Native American festivals. Located only 20 minutes from Pagosa Springs.
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Located just 45 miles east of Pagosa Springs in Chama, New Mexico, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a train ride through history, passing numerous original buildings along a route that travels through the Chama Valley and over Cumbres Pass.
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Musuem
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 through the amazing San Juan Mountains.
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Mesa Verde National Park
This National Park provides 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 cultural site, located a beautiful 2-hour drive away.
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Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Ignacio
Experience the unique history of the Ute people through their eyes defining stages of Ute History. Also take part in a guided tour gaining unique insights into the exhibits and enjoy presentations provided by Southern Ute tribal member tour guides.
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The Rio Grand Scenic Railroad
Located in Alamosa, just 95 miles east of Pagosa, this historic train travels the La Veta Pass Route - a legendary pass in railroading circles that marks the highest point at which any standard gauge rail crosses the Rockies in Colorado.
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Creede Repertory Theatre
Experience this nationally-acclaimed repertory theatre in a spectacular setting, a short scenic 1 hour drive away.
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Curtains Up Pagosa!
Curtains Up Pagosa, Pagosa Springs' Performing Arts Company, produces musical and theatrical entertainment in support of performing arts education in our schools and community.
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Thingamajig Theatre Company at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Located in the Breaks Black Box Theatre in the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, a professional year round theatre company presenting something for everyone.
2313 Eagle Drive Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-SHOW
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