Colorado Experience

Explore the booming 1866 town on the Eastern Plains and the colorful characters who lived there until tragedy struck in the 1880s.

From opium Joss Houses and Lydia E. Pinkham's Tonic to the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, discover the early addictions of the west.

As El Paso County's first sheriff, Rankin Scott Kelly helped pursue the Espinosa Brothers and found himself in numerous shootouts with notorious outlaws.

From rodeos and parades to auctions and cowboy art, discover the globally known event that has occurred annually since 1906.

From Mary Cawker to Millie Booth, meet the pioneering women whose hard work and vision brought the oldest house in Denver to life.

Meet the controversial Mayor who's City Beautiful vision built Denver's Civic Center Park and parkway system in the last 1890s.

Examine the lasting impact of the cultural, artistic, and architectural contributions of Colorado's First Town.

Discover the glamorous Hollywood-style movie theaters that served as social hubs from 1910 to the 1950s.

Marvel at the engineering achievement of Colorado's most famous and frequently used tunnel, the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, and discover the tragedies it has seen since it opened in 1973.

Step inside the historic 1906 building, investigate the wild robbery of 1922, and discover the secrets behind the Denver Mint.

Discover the hardships, innovations and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado's mining bug.

Delve into 1931 when a winter blizzard took the lives of five children who were stranded in a school bus.

Meet the women whose lasting legacy on education lives today, even as her murder remains an unsolved mystery.

A look at the history and beauty of the Garden of the Gods, a treasured park and tourist attraction near Colorado Springs that boasts stunning red rocks and breathtaking views.