River Walk at Pueblo City, Colorado

Our first stop today was the River Walk at Pueblo City. It was a beautiful day although a bit on the warm side. 

Wikipedia states that: "The historic Pueblo City Riverway is a river walk in the US city of Pueblo, Colorado, along the Arkansas River. The river walk was constructed as part of an effort to attract tourists and trade to the city Its construction was inspired by the San Antonio Riverwalk in the city of San Antonio, Texas.

Pueblo was founded near the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River. After a flood in 1921, the river was diverted to Pueblo Reservoir. The original riverbed was excavated as part of an urban renewal project, and the river was again rerouted The project continues to be improved and expanded."

Unfortunately, we came on a Monday and the boats don't run on Mondays. That also meant we were about the only ones walking around although most of the restaurants were open.

It is a beautiful walk.

On the way back we stopped to see the memorial to veterans in front of the Convention and Visitor Center.

Old Down Town San Angelo

After we visited the River Walk in San Angelo, we headed to the old Down Town area where there are a lot of interesting things to see.  Our first stop was the Cactus Hotel.  The Cactus Hotel is a historic 14 story building that was constructed in 1929.  It was one of Conrad Hilton's first hotels.  Several civic organizations have offices inside and the ballroom and meeting rooms are used for various functions. 

The Cactus Hotel

The Lobby

Looking into the Lobby

The Ceiling

Looking at the Lobby From the Mezzanine - The Ballroom Floor

  The Ballroom

Another Mural of the Black Smith

Art Opens Doors Alley Way

Paintings on walls of building in the Alley Way

We found several more decorated sheep around the city and took snapshots of them.  We didn't see nearly all of them because there are at least 37 of them on the internet but we don't know if that is the whole herd!  Apparently the sheep raising industry was prevalent in the 1870's and the Railroad appeared in the 1880's.  The Sheep are part of a Sheep Spectacular and you can even buy a t-shirt with "Sheep Happens" on it.

Block One of Concho Avenue

 Block One of Concho Avenue is between Chadbourne and Oakes Streets.  It is a glimpse into the past with a bunch of eclectic shops.  We had fun browsing in the shops.  They are just so different than an ordinary store. 

Eggemeyer's General Store

This store was really fun and I'd like to take a better look around some day when we have more time.  It had everything from candy to dolls to the largest set of wind chimes we have ever seen!  We were big spenders here.  We bought some post cards for the grandkids!

Sassy Fox

I absolutely loved this shop.  When I get skinny, I'm going to go back and buy some outfit in here.  They are just absolutely fantastic and they aren't all that expensive!  I used to pay a lot more for the Pendleton suits I used go wear when I worked at Alliant.

Don't you love these dressings room!

Loved the Sidewalk!

 This is the entrance to S. Wilde's Boutique.  Most of the stuff inside is vintage 60's, 70's and 80's. 

Not Your Mama's Old Maytag! 

Hand-painted Sombrero

We were disappointed that we couldn't get into Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum which is also in Block One.  Miss Hattie's served as a bordello for over 50 years until it was finally closed down by the Texas Rangers.  It apparently is furnished much the same as it was way back when.