Pueblo, Colorado is a city in the Pueblo County that serves as the county seat. It located along the Arkansas River and the Fountain Creek River. Some people consider the community to be the economic hub of the region. Settlement of Pueblo was spurred by the gold rush in 1859, but the city and the community has become strongly diversified in culture and economics over the years.
There is a lot to see and to do in Pueblo. Bishop Castle is one of those sites that you just have to see to believe. It is a one-man construction project that includes a 160 foot tower and a dragon-shaped chimney. The Rosemount Museum was originally built in 1893 and is a 37 room mansion filled with period furnishings and decor. The Buell Children's Museum is a great place for children of all ages to spend some time with interactive exhibits and displays.
The climate around Pueblo is very warm in the summer with high temperatures reaching up near 90F. Winters can get bitterly cold with low temperatures falling down around zero. Summer offers the wettest months of the year, but even then there is only an average of around 2 inches per month.
You can find a number of cheap flights to Pueblo during most any month of the year. Cheap airline tickets from New York to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) can start just under $250 US. Flying in from Los Angeles may cost a bit more but cheap airline tickets can still be found for around $350 US.
There is a wide range of accommodations available around the city so you are likely to be able to find something to fit your needs and your budget. Cheap hotels in Pueblo can start around $60 US.