COME TO LIFE For Culture Lovers & Creative Minds Art and history take center stage across the state. The Denver Art Museum houses over 70,000 works spanning global cultures and eras — including renowned collections of Western American, Indigenous and Latin American art. Just a few miles away, Meow Wolf immerses visitors in glowing labyrinths and cosmic portals built from storytelling, interactive tech and large-scale installations that invite exploration around every corner. MCA Denver focuses on contemporary works, spotlighting artists through rotating exhibits, artist talks and seasonal rooftop events. Over in Grand Junction, The Art Center of Western Colorado showcases regional talent with gallery exhibitions and artist-led studio workshops that offer visitors a deeper connection to the region’s creative identity. Or simply head downtown, where the Art on the Corner program integrates permanent sculptures throughout the city’s streetscape. Opening this year in Pueblo, The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America explores the inventor’s legacy through full-scale engineering models and hands-on installations designed for interactive learning. Fort Collins’ Lincoln Center hosts touring productions, symphony concerts and dance performances year-round. In Pueblo, the El Pueblo History Museum shares stories of the region’s cultural and ethnic groups through exhibits, reconstructed dwellings and excavation sites with bilingual interpretation. Round out your cultural itinerary with a visit to the Central City Opera House . Built in 1878, it’s still home to summer performances that pair historical ambiance with professional-level productions. Take a self-guided walk through town to see the original gold rush-era buildings like the Teller House — once billed as “the finest hotel west of the Mississippi.” Car-Free Travel You don’t need a car to experience the boundless wonders of Colorado when buses, shuttles, trains, and ride-and bike-shares are easily found. Colorado.com/Carless Meow Wolf in Denver 94 1-800-COLORADO JONATHAN PHILLIPS
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