Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Colorado

While in Colorado, you might enjoy a visit to:

Buckskin Joe's hangings are part of a Wild West show, acted out by semipro gunslingers and seasonally underemployed ski instructors.
~140 miles from New Castle.

One of several similar statues of mysterious origin around the U.S. and elsewhere.
~156 miles from New Castle.

Beloved pooch who hung around a train station during the Depression.
~149 miles from New Castle.

The town of Squirrel Gulch was renamed after comic strip hero, "Steve Canyon," as a tribute to the service men and women of WWII.
~109 miles from New Castle.

Where the continental railroad REALLY linked up -- if you seek the truth, and believe Mr. Picky.
~171 miles from New Castle.

Miniature city block shows off the character sculptures of artist Michael Garman.
~151 miles from New Castle.

Lee Maxwell, passionate collector of ancient washing machines, has his total up to 978 at last count.
~161 miles from New Castle.

The hotel offers ghost tours for $10 reservation only, and the gift shop sells keys to room 217.
~121 miles from New Castle.

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