Belmont is a picturesque, moderately populated neighborhood of Pueblo in the 81001 zip code. It’s bordered to the north by Highway 40 and to the south by Highway 50. Jerry Murphy Road serves as its western border, and Troy Avenue serves as its eastern border.
Even though Belmont is primarily residential, many restaurants are within easy walking distance. Little Caesars Pizza, China Moon, and KFC are about a half-mile to the southwest. Burger King and Subway are also located nearby. More formal restaurants, such as Madhatter Bar & Grill, Kuan’s Kitchen, Mongolian Grill, and Andy McCarthy’s, are within a one-mile radius of the community.
Mitchell Park, which is only a mile south of the neighborhood, features a playground, swimming pool, and basketball court. The 57-acre Mineral Palace Park is one of the most popular local parks, and it’s only a mile and half southwest of Belmont. The park includes the majestic Lake Clara, as well as tennis courts, a playground for both younger and older kids, horseshoe pits, a picnic pavilion, and a swimming pool.
Colorado State University is directly adjacent to Belmont to the north, and is one of the many reasons that the neighborhood is popular among college students. The University of Phoenix and Colorado University are about two miles away. The Real Estate College of Colorado, Pueblo Community College, and IntelliTec College are also nearby.