Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site - La Junta Museum

  • Address: 35110 Highway 194 East, La Junta, CO 81050
  • Phone: +1 719 383 5010
  • Website:www.nps.gov
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
35110 Highway 194 East
La Junta, CO 81050

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Details

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  • Wheelchair Accessible

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  • Dogs on leash are allowed in the site area. Dogs are not allowed inside ... more on Dogfriendly.com
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  • Once the most important settlement on the Santa Fe Trail between Missouri and New Mexico, Bent's Old Fort has been reconstructed as it was during its reign as a major trading post from 1833 to 1849. Located 7 miles east of modern La Junta, this adobe fort on the Arkansas River was built by brothers Charles and William Bent and partner Ceran St. Vrain. It ... more on frommers.com
  • Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, 8 mi east of La Junta, is a perfect example of a living museum, with ... more on Fodor's
  • Bent's Old Fort is a United States National Historic Site located in Otero County, Colorado, USA. William and Charles ... more on Wikipedia

Directions

From La Junta, CO - Head south on Colorado Ave toward E 2nd St, Turn left at E 3rd St, Turn left at Adams Ave/CO-109 Continue to follow CO-109, Turn right at CO-194/Trail Ave, Continue to follow CO-194.

Hours

June-Aug daily 8am-5:30pm; Sept-May daily 9am-4pm

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  • Admission: $3

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