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History and Western Art displayed

A visitor to the Tread of Pioneers Museum will have to take no more than three steps through the museum's doors to learn of the role ranching has played in the history of Steamboat Springs.

It will take a few more steps for visitors to learn of how skiing, mining and some of the region's more colorful characters helped shaped Routt County.

The Tread of Pioneers Museum is like the history of Steamboat itself -- a collection of skiing, ranching and mining pioneers.

Museum Curator, Kelly Bastone said the museum is a great place for skiers to learn more about the history of the ski industry, but its exhibits hold much more than skis.

"It's a great way to get a glimpse of the town's culture beyond the skiing component," she said.

It is a mixture of exhibits and relics that the Denver Post dubbed "the best small town museum in Colorado." The museum sees 10,000 visitors a year.

The museum will feature its annual Festival of Trees exhibit, which will house Christmas trees decorated by different community groups. The exhibit runs every November prior to Thanksgiving. Music and events will be held throughout the festival.

http://www.treadofpioneers.org

The Steamboat Art Museum is a newer addition to our downtown. The museum was formed in 2005 to collect, preserve, and present fine art to the public, with a primary focus on the culture and heritage of Northwestern Colorado.

The museum offers two shows per year. One during the winter season and one during the summer.

Both Steamboat museums have gift shops offering local crafts and products.

http://steamboatartmuseum.com

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