by Michele Kadison
What better way to get a flavor of the Wild West than to visit the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Here you will find all the cowboy regalia you could dream of. From chaps to boots to spurs and all the antique rodeo paraphernalia in between, you will enjoy this immersion in one of the quintessential pastimes of America’s original action junkies.
The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is full of highlights, such as video shows that track the history of the rodeo as well as those that exhibit the sport as it is done today.
Watch cowboys tame the bucking broncos and lasso calves for branding – all part of a day’s work for the cowboys of yesteryear as well as today.
A perfect replica of a rodeo arena is just outside the Hall of Fame along with a sculpture garden that encapsulates the excitement of rodeo action in stone.
The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is the perfect vacation destination for the family as well as any of you who are Wild West history buffs, so be sure to get your boots pointed in the right direction to enjoy a day of full American Cowboy immersion.
Address: 101 Pro Rodeo Drive off Rockrimmon Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: 791-528-4764
Hours: Daily 9am-5pm except holidays
Admission: Adults, $6 – Seniors 55+ $5- Children 5 – 12, $3 – under 5, free
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