Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site - La Junta Landmark
- Address: 35110 Colo. 194 E, La Junta, CO
- Phone: 719 / 383-5010
- Website:www.nps.gov
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
35110 Colo. 194 ELa Junta, CO
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site features a reconstructed 1840’s adobe fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail where traders, trappers, travelers, and Plains Indian tribes came together in peaceful terms for trade. Today, living historians recreate the sights, ... more on Nps.gov
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SE Colorado treasure!
Bent’s Old Fort is a historical treasure on the southeast Colorado plains. It makes a good stop if you have kids or are interested in the history of the American Southwest. The “fort” is really a reconstruction of a trading post that was in operation on the mountain route of the Santa Fe Tr... ozark_traveler, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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Living History recreations
Junior Ranger program available here, and your children can become a member of 1840s society and learn valuable trade skills ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo
Directions
Car The park is accessed via U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 194. From La Junta, Colorado on U.S. Highway 50, take Highway 109 north 1 mile to Highway 194, then east on Highway 194 six miles to the fort. From Las Animas, Colorado, on U.S. Highway 50, take Highway 194 west 13 miles.
Hours
The park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.Summer hours (June 1 through August 31): 8:00 A.M to 5:30 P.M. Winter hours (September 1 through May 31): 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: The fee is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 6 to 12 years of age, and children under 6 years of age free.
Other Web Resources
- www.nps.gov
- http://www.colorado.com
Plan a trip
Frequent Flier Miles & Points Cash Converter
Source: Nps
| Nearby Hotels | Distance |
|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express La Junta | 1.4 Mi |
| Mid Town Motel | 3.0 Mi |
| Stagecoach Motel | 2.6 Mi |
| Super 8 Motel - La Junta | 1.9 Mi |
| La Junta Inn & Suites | 2.2 Mi |
| Holiday Inn Express La Junta | 2.0 Mi |
| Nearby Restaurants | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cooper Kitchen Cafe | 3.0 Mi |
| Bamboo Panda | 3.1 Mi |
| Mexico City Cafe | 2.3 Mi |
| El Rincon | 2.8 Mi |
| New China Restaurant | 2.8 Mi |
| McDonalds of la Junta | 2.7 Mi |
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