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ARTS & CULTURE
Rocky Mountain National Park lends itself to artistic expression. Standing in Moraine Park, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and quacking aspens, it’s impossible to not be inspired. Artists from all over the world have painted, photographed, and sculpted their own interpretations, many of them featured in local galleries.
But it’s not just a place for art lovers. Colorado, the Front Range, and Rocky Mountain National Park in particular, is a prime location to explore historical sites, ghost towns, museums, and nationally recognized historical trails. In fact, there are so many options you might just have to extend your trip a few more days.
To help you decide what to do, take a moment to dive into the pages of MyRockyMountainPark.com and pick your ultimate culture experience.
There are almost too many historical sites to comprehend within Rocky Mountain National Park, and the surrounding landscape. Some highlights include the infamous Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, the Byers-Evans House in Denver, and Pearce McAllister Cottage a few miles away. Many of towns have historically preserved homes with guided tours and original furnishings. The vast amount of these buildings enable visitors to see and experience what it was like to live in Colorado during the states humble beginnings. Of course if history is your passion, then make sure to check out Fort Vasquez responsible for a large portion of the fur-trade in Colorado, and the Sand Creek Massacre site, where the Battle of Sand Creek occurred.
> See MoreWalk, run, jog, and even drive portions of some of the most famous historical trails inside the United States. These trails, ultimately responsible for the growth and expansion of the United States during the 19th and early 20th century, can be visited no matter what part of Colorado you may be in. Northeastern Colorado finds a small section of the Pony Express Trail, responsible for carrying mail from Missouri to California, while the Santa Fe Mountain Route, a major transportation artery between Missouri and Santa Fe, cuts through the middle of Colorado before dipping south into New Mexico.
> See MoreVisiting a museum is a must when exploring Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s also a great place to let kids learn while having fun and playing with interactive exhibits. One of our favorites is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where the second level is devoted entirely to interactive exhibits, games, and educational opportunities. Other favorites include Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver, and historical train rides through the San Juan Mountains, Royal Gorge and the Continental Divide. Add in a local festival like the Rooftop rodeo in Estes Park, or Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland and you’re tip will be nearly complete. > See MoreVisual and performing artists have always flocked to Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding regions. Throughout the years several major artists emerged defining how the world viewed Colorado. It is hard to believe today that before there was Internet and TV, people would have to base their entire understanding of Colorado and the park from a few black and white photographs and paintings. Throughout Colorado there are several key areas, which remain more popular with artists than others. Outside Colorado the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and entire state of Utah also captivate artists of all mediums. To find out more about the famous artists and where to visit dive in deeper here.
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