Two days in Pueblo, day 2

The first day of our trip was long and full of discoveries. We wandered through downtown, visited the Weisbrod Aviation Museum, dined at an Italian restaurant, and explored Neon Alley. It was a perfect day on the road, and we really enjoyed it - check it out - Two days in Pueblo, day 1! Tired but buzzing with impressions, we returned to our B&B and relaxed in the parlor, sipping a drink… So cozy :)

 

The next morning, we woke up early and went for a short walk around our Bed & Breakfast. The air was cool, but the sun was bright - what more can a traveler wish for before breakfast? But before we explore the neighborhood, let’s take a look inside the place we stayed…

We stayed at the Downen House - a beautiful, three-story Victorian home. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts, Scott and Tammy, who showed us around and shared the fascinating history of the place. They opened their home to us and made our stay incredibly pleasant and easy.

Stepping inside feels like traveling back in time... The house transports you a century into the past, to when people lived surrounded by beautiful and meaningful things - and guests still do.

Surprisingly, much of the interior has remained intact despite the many residents over the past hundred years. The current owners have added a few touches, but most pieces are period-appropriate, and even the newer ones blend in seamlessly.

The parlor and dining room are lovingly decorated with an impeccable attention to detail. It was a true pleasure to wander through, soaking in the atmosphere and learning about Pueblo, the house, and life in the Front Range a century ago.

The lobby looked like the entrance to a history museum… and once we stepped inside, we wanted to stay for the rest of spring (and probably would have, if not for our jobs calling us back :) ).

The bedrooms on the second and third floors exceeded our expectations - we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.

And… don’t even ask… The breakfast was absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g (huge thanks to Scott and Maddie for cooking and serving it!). Honestly, it was the best place we’ve ever stayed during our travels. It was our first time at a B&B, and I think we’re officially spoiled now ;) Thanks again to Tammy and Scott - from now on, the bar is set very high!

But… we had to keep going. As much as we enjoyed our stay and chatting with Scott about the house and Pueblo, it was time to move on. So we took one last look at the home that welcomed us and set off to explore more of the area.

We found so many interesting houses - some beautiful Victorian homes and others, modest brick multi-family buildings. No two were alike, and we truly felt like time travelers.

We wandered around for another hour before heading to our next destination. First, we drove through town to learn more about Pueblo, then made our way to the Levee Murals trail.

The Pueblo Levee Mural Project once held the Guinness World Record for the Largest Outdoor Mural Gallery in the World (1995–2016). These murals span the concrete levee wall along the Historic Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado.

The levee wall was built after the devastating Great Flood of 1921, which left downtown Pueblo under 25 feet of water. The river was diverted, and a 65-foot-high concrete wall was constructed to protect the city from future floods.

And what a brilliant idea it was to transform that massive concrete wall into an outdoor art gallery! Today, there are over 125 murals - and counting.

As the day warmed up (and eventually got quite hot), we didn’t walk the entire 3-mile trail, but we enjoyed a short segment before turning back to the car.

We still had a few places we wanted to see. First, we stopped at Gagliano’s Italian Market. We had visited this neighborhood store on our first trip to Pueblo and knew we had to return. And yes… once again, we left hauling a box full of Italian goodies. Gagliano’s - Pueblo’s oldest and best Italian market and deli since 1921 - has been making their legendary Italian sausage for over 100 years. If you’re in the area, stop by - you’re guaranteed to find something worth taking home!

By then, it was lunchtime, so we headed to the Union District and chose Fuel & Iron Food Hall - a fantastic place to refuel. Every one of us found something delicious (believe it or not, we all ordered from different vendors, and every meal was a hit!).

Before saying goodbye to Pueblo, we took one last stroll along Union Avenue, popped into a few shops, and even found some treasures at the Antique Mall.

Then… it was finally time to head back to Denver - though we really didn’t want to leave. Pueblo is such an interesting place. The longer you stay, the more you want to stay. The more you learn about it, the more you fall in love with it. So… maybe next time...

Photos taken on April 11, 2025.