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Arts & Entertainment

Freedom of Expression

The Tri-Lakes area is home to a thriving artist community. Galleries display the works of local and regional artists, which reflect the character of the area. Notable galleries include the Second Street Art Market, Bella Art & Frame and Winter Helmich Gallery in Monument. On the third Thursday of each month, from May through September, visitors and residents enjoy the Monument Art Hop. This cultural event features local galleries and other merchants, along with live music and activities for people of all ages.

The arts are supported by groups such as the Palmer Lake Art Group and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, which exhibit local and national works of art in addition to film festivals, concerts, a variety of classes and workshops. Tri-Lakes Views is a community organization dedicated to historical preservation and showcasing the arts. The Artwalls Project showcases area artists on the facades of local buildings in Monument. The first of the projects can be seen at 2nd Street and Beacon Light Road.

Southern Colorado has been a part of a rich and complex history, which is preserved and shared in many museums. The Western Museum of Mining and Industry showcases the rich history of mining in the American West, with emphasis placed on the technological history of metal mining and metallurgy.

Exhibits include mining equipment and artifacts that recreate the area’s mining history. The Lucretia Vaile Museum features photos, historical artifacts and articles from the Palmer Lake, Monument and Palmer Divide areas, and is an ideal place to learn about the history of the Tri-Lakes area. The United States Air Force Academy is a sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, its famous chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel and heroes.

Traveling south, Colorado Springs offers visitors a myriad of further unique attractions and museums. The Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame is a heritage center dedicated to the sport of rodeo, offering visitors a glimpse of the history of rodeo and its evolution into modern rodeo. Here, patrons can view the Wild West Show exhibit, rodeo-related artwork and the Hall of Champions. Visitors can also enjoy the Olympic Training Center and the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, featuring a collection of more than 40,000 items.