Cool Placemaking ideas!

Creative Arts Districts! certified through Colorado OEDIT

Wildfire Arts Center sponsors many local events! (Berthoud, CO)

Write's Opera House for music, movies classes, and events! (Ouray, CO)

The Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center sponsors many local events! (Cedaredge, CO)

The Shrbino hosts live theater, movies, conerts (Ridgeway, CO)

Weehawken Creative Arts Center hosts classes and performances (Ridgeway, CO)

Blue Sage Center for the Arts (Paonia, CO)

Giant Troll statues (Boulder, CO and Victor, CO)

3d mural that provides a great downtown photo op! (Delta, CO)

Musical instruments in the park (Ridgeway, CO)

Messages of affirmation in the park (Ridgeway, CO)

So many murals of all kinds! (Paonia, CO)

So many murals of all kinds! (Hotchkiss, CO)

So many murals of all kinds! (Delta, CO)

So many murals & statues of all kinds! (Palisades, CO)

Dragon and Knight Sculpture (Crested Butte, CO)

Route 66 kitsch statues as photo ops (Holbrook, AZ)

Tiny ART Projects and many murals in downtown (Gallup, NM)

Satelite dishes painted as Native Basket designs (Grants, NM)

Hot Springs ranging from free to Exclusive (Pagosa Springs, CO)

San Juan River walkway (Pagosa Springs, CO)

Gateway to the Rocky Mtn National Park (Lyons, CO)

Ouray perimeter trail, completely surrounding the town (Ouray, CO)

Public Hot Springs pools (Ouray, CO)

Vineyards and wineries nearby (Paonia, CO)

Riverfront Trail Trailhead links downtown to Trail System (Palisade, CO)

Trolley service for Winery, Brewery, Christmas light tours (Palisade, CO)

Nearby Sopris Alpaca Farm advertised as a local tourist attraction (Silt, CO)

Van Tuyl Nature Trail easily accessable from downtown (Gunnison, CO)

Historic Egyptian Theater w/many events (Delta, CO)

Pioneer Museum w/many events (Platteville, CO)

Pioneer Museum and McCarty-Fickel Home Museum and event space (Berthoud, CO)

Lyons designated Historic District | Lyons Redstone Museum | Lyons Historic District Walking Tour

Train Car Coffee and Kava, lots of seating in a couple of trail cars (Nederland, CO)

The Carousel of Happiness has an interesting local history (Nederland, CO)

In-town hiking trail w/stations of the cross statues and Shrine (San Luis)

Historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad town (Chama, NM)

Historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad town (St.Anthony, CO)

Georgetown Loop Railroad town (Georgetown, CO)

Beaumont Hotel and Spa, restored historic hotel (Ouray, CO)

Ouray Alchemist Museum and Shop (Ouray, CO)

Old Firehouse restaurant and event center (Ridgeway, CO)

Palisade History Museum w/ walking tours, a historic house, events (Palisade, CO)

Crested Butte Museum w/walking tours (Crested Butte, CO)

Gunnison Pioneer Museum & Historical Society and large campus (Gunnison, CO)

Historic Briges Tour by car, to learn about 8 area bridges (Valley City, ND)

Heritage House museum, Kanab Museum and Little Hollywood Land Museum and Trading Post (Kanab, UT)

La Posada Hotel is housed in a historic "Harvey House", now a hotel, restaurant, museum and Garden (Winslow, AZ)

Embracing the Eagles song referencing Winslow, AZ with themed businesses and photo ops! (Winslow, AZ)

Wigwam Motel, restored to its Route 66 glory (Holbrook, AZ)

Spaces to Create Colorado  housing program for creatives in rural communities

Community Rec Center w/many programs (Fort Lupton, CO)

A Student Advisory Commission, Lyons town government

Clem Dufour Park w/playground, splashpad, picnic area, and Outdoor Fitness Equipment (Dacono, CO)

Visitor Center and Underhill Museum (Idaho Springs, CO)

Visitor Center is also a coffee stand and an artisan gift shop (San Luis, CO)

Downtown Parklets w/seating, shade and art (Delta, CO)

Downtown Parklets w/seating, shade and art (Paonia, CO)

Amtrak stop in Palisade, CO from Denver

Visitor Center off interstate w/dog park and solar panels (Parachute, CO)

Pedestrian Walkway across I70 connects both sides of town (Parachute, CO)

Free Bus, walking Path or hike between neighborhoods and downtown (Crested Butte, CO)

Hudson Public Library hosts so many programs for all ages - including a makers space (Hudson, CO)

What is the community value of a Third Space? See this Blog Post about Third Spaces and Community

Rock Garden is a Beer Garden, Live music venue and has lodging (Lyons, CO)

Raw Roots Juice bar w/play area and lots of space (Fort Lupton, CO)

Hidden Tracks - record album themed cocktail bar and listening room (Pagosa Springs)

Many walkable downtown 3rd Space businesses hosting events (Gunnison, CO)

Many walkable downtown  3rd Space businesses, hosting events (Palisades, CO)

Many walkable downtown 3rd Space businesses (Rifle, CO)

Many walkable downtown 3rd Space businesses (Crestone, CO)

San Luis Coffee Company, local art co-op and coffee! (San Luis, CO)

Red Hills Market for shopping, drinks, food, place to stay, events (Dundee, CO)

Junkyard on 66 Brewery offers craft beer and food in unique and cool setting (Grants, NM)

Ranchers Wife Co has local product gift boxes, located in a grainery! (Berthoud, CO)

Kind Mountain Collective for local art and music (Idaho Springs, CO)

Picasso & Vino (Durango and Pagosa Springs)

Picasso & Vino (Durango and Pagosa Springs)

Crestone Artisan Gallery hosts events (Crestone, CO)

Creamery Arts Center sells art, hosts artists and classes (Hotchkiss, CO)

Commonwheel Artist Co-op has so much local art! (Manitou Springs, CO)

Cobblestone Corner (Berthoud, CO)

Lafayette Schoolhouse Mall Antique display and sales (Lafayette, OR)

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Wildflower Festival (Crested Butte, CO)

Old Man Winter rally - run and bike weekend endurance event (Lyons, CO)

National Night Out w/BBQ, Musicm movie, etc w/local first responders (Dacono, CO)

Crestone Energy Fair

Bizarre Cat Bazaar honoring Cat Mayor Fred (Nederland, CO)

Ralley thru the Alley for the Arts 1K "race" with lots of fun silliness (Ridgeway, CO)

Fueled by Fine Wine 5K, 1/4, half and full marathon race starting downtown through vineyards (Dundee, OR)

Original Growler bike race (Gunnison, CO)

Ales for Trails fund raiser and event (Gunnison, CO)

Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festivals (Manitou Springs, CO)