Pueblo has a character distinct from anywhere else in Colorado. The steel mills that built the city left a working-class heritage. The Pueblo chile—milder than Hatch but perfect for roasting—defines local cuisine.
The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk transformed downtown with a walking path, restaurants, and boat rides along a reconstructed channel. It's revitalized the city center and become Pueblo's signature attraction.
Lake Pueblo State Park offers some of Colorado's best warm-water recreation. The lake's size and desert climate create conditions for swimming, fishing, and boating that you won't find in the mountains.