Colorado Springs - ProRodeo Hall of Fame

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame documents the history of the rodeo, on the northern outskirts of the city, near Interstate 25.

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy is located in Colorado Springs near the foothills of Pikes Peak, America's Mountain. This is the only heritage center in the world devoted to professional rodeo.

At the Hall entry is a larger-than-life statue of "The Champ", Casey Tibbs, abroad the famed saddle bronc, Necktie. Tibbs was a nine-time world champion and one of America's most celebrated cowboys.

The center features a multimedia presentation covering the history of rodeo. The Heritage Hall displays historic and modern cowboy gear and clothing. The largest gallery in the Hall of Champions features contestants from each rodeo event. Also included are stock contractors, clowns, announcers, rodeo animals and notables.

Also on display are photographs, rodeo gear, personal memorabilia and trophies of honorees. The outside courtyard features the Hal Littrell Pavilion, honorary bronzes, a retired rodeo animal and a full rodeo arena.