La Junta Attractions
La Junta was once located at the junction of the Navajo and Santa Fe Trails. La Junta has several historic attractions including the reconstructed Bent's Old Fort, the Koshare Indian Dancers and Museum, the Otero Museum and, nearby the Boggsville Historic Site.
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site has a reconstructed 1840's adobe fur trading post. This site was a major stopping point on the Santa Fe Trail for traders, trappers, travelers, and Plains Indian tribes. The original fort was built in 1833 by William Bent and abandoned in 1849. Bent's Old Fort offers guided tours with costumed interpreters and living history demonstrations.
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
35110 Highway 194 East
La Junta, CO 81050-9523
United States
35110 Highway 194 East
La Junta, CO 81050-9523
United States
Phone 1 (719) 383-5010
Fax 1 (719) 385-2129
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Koshare Indian Museum
The Koshare Indian Museum in La Junta is built to resemble a Native American kiva with art and artifacts on display. As a performing arts center, there are ceremonial dances on weekend evenings in summer, and between Christmas and the New Year.
Koshare Indian Museum
115 West 18th Street
La Junta, CO 81050-3302
United States
115 West 18th Street
La Junta, CO 81050-3302
United States
Phone 1 (719) 384-4411
Fax 1 (719) 384-8836
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Otero Museum
Otero Museum features a railroad collection, artifacts from the early years in the lower Arkansas Valley, and historic buildings. Other exhibits include military items, mini post office, and a medical display.
