Time Travelers in Colorado’s Canyons & Plains



While all that is truly needed is your kid's sense of adventure, a notebook, a writing utensil and plenty of colored pencils will come in handy.

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A knowledgeable staff and volunteers provide destination information, routing suggestions, road conditions, weather…
While at the Trinidad Welcome Center, explore the path you will take during your road trip. Get activity.
Spend some more time at the Trinidad Welcome Center exploring the maps and orient yourself for the trip. Get extra credit activity.

Bringing Trinidad a freshly made menu, craft beers and cocktails with excellent customer service!

Trinidad History Museum features the historic Bloom Mansion and Baca House, two residences built in the late 19th century, as well as heritage gardens…
Explore Trinidad’s past and its deep-rooted history in the old American West with a trip to the Trinidad History Museum. Get activity.
On a hot day, nothing is better than an old-fashioned ice-cream cone from Tutti Scoops, with 16 rotating flavors, malts, shakes and other frozen delights.

Signature barbecue favorites with delish sides Southwest tacos and fried pickles We also offer great steaks and limited sea food selection. With two…

Take advantage of our pet-friendly hotel's many modern amenities, free hotel features, friendly service, and convenient location near the city's downtown…

Providing great food since 1993. Here you can leave the mood of the Interstate behind, and pick up the quieter rhythm of a historic two-lane road on…

The museum features the paintings, illustrations, and sketches of Arthur Roy Mitchell, known as "King of the Pulp Magazine Covers". The collection includes…
Here’s your chance. At the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, find questions to ask, details to notice and different ways to think about artwork. Get activity.

Restaurant serving delicious meals, wine and beer. We also sell T-shirts and souvenirs and have an awesome courtyard that is open during the summer…
As you head out for lunch, review your trip to Trinidad with five trivia questions. Get trivia.
Head northeast on Hwy. 350 toward La Junta to embark on the next learning adventure.
Comanche National Grassland located in Southeast Colorado
This National Historic Trail site has wagon ruts, trail markers and exhibits that detail life along the Santa Fe Trail. Get activity.
Learn about the ecosystems and wildlife found in Comanche National Grassland. Get extra credit activity.

Mexico City Cafe originated over 15 years ago. It was started by Mona Munoz Chaparro. It has grown steadily from it's inception. We now offer an outdoor…

Autumn evenings in La Junta come alive in the most unusual way. It's tarantula migration season! Head toward Comanche National Grassland to spot these…

Our Holiday Inn Express hotel is located on US Highway 50, just minutes from downtown and close to area attractions.

Christine’s is housed in a former church, with plenty of outdoor seating and space for the tykes to roam. This dining gem has all the classics, but…
Stop by roadside produce stands like Knapp's Farm Market, located off of Hwy. 50, to support local farmers. Make sure to get some famous Rocky Ford melons — the perfect sweet snack for epic road trips.

Reconstructed fort temporarily closed to address building safety. Park grounds & trails remain open.
A reconstructed trading post where…
Find a living historian at the Bent's Old Fort and learn more about the way each group lived back in the day. Get activity.
Dishing up fresh tortillas and even fresher ingredients from downtown La Junta.
Reflect on your trip to Bent’s Old Fort with five trivia questions. Get trivia.

Located in the Comanche National Grassland, just south of La Junta, these primitive canyons are home to North America's largest dinosaur tracksite.…
Become a dino-tracker during a guided tour of Picketwire Canyon to view dinosaur tracks and rock art. Get activity.

You might come to The Railyard for well-crafted cocktails, great beer, fresh food, or the mellow atmosphere. No matter what, you’re in the right place…

Self-serve frozen yogurt store with a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings.

Stay at the Hampton Inn La Junta hotel located off Highway 50 and accessible to a variety of popular cultural attractions. Spend a day on the water…
Biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros and other breakfast and lunch delights. Friendly waitstaff and locally owned.

Exhibits include early 1900's storefronts of a post office, barber shop, jewelry store, candy shop, and the Bent County Bank, Kit Carson, Festus, and…
Get ready to play “I Spy” at the John Rawlings Heritage Center. Get activity.

An authentic Mexican Restaurant serving up an ocean of flavor on its menu and outdoor seating.

Come visit this restored mid-19th-century settlement.
Learn how Boggsville became the center of commerce and agriculture for the region after the decline of the fur trade. Get activity.

Youngins and the young-at-heart will enjoy the nostalgia of ordering from a phone at the table. Be sure to order a classic shake!
Only the Lamar locals know that the Wash Spott Car Wash has an excellent old-timey soda fountain ice-cream shop tucked inside. It’s worth a visit whether you're getting a car wash or not.

A sportsman's paradise, the park offers fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, bike riding and boating. Features 109 electrical campsites and 104 non-electric…

With charm, convenience and cleanliness to boot the Holiday Inn Express Lamar is an ideal vacation spot.

Whether it's a cup of coffee, a fresh homemade treat or some wholesome food, we strive to provide quality products and an environment where you can…

This National Historic Landmark is home to the Amache Museum and several interpretive kiosks, which help to tell the story of the site and the people…
Explore the history of the Granada Relocation Center, one of 10 internment camps during World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, more than 7,300 Japanese Americans lived at this camp from 1942–1945. Get activity.
If you have a little extra time, the Willow Creek Nature Trail is a short hiking path with some great bird spotting in the town of Lamar.

La Mission Villanueva brings you 40+ years of Mexican food traditions, starting with the current owner's mother's recipes.

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Located in the heart of downtown Lamar in the Historic Lamar Railroad Depot, which still services daily Amtrak…
Head back toward Lamar on Hwy. 50 as your trip through Canyons & Plains winds down.
Mexican classics like tacos, enchiladas and plates full of Colorado green chili.

Building erected 1929-American Telephone & Telegraph Co housed repeater equipt for Den-Kans City long distance lines. WWI Poster Collection,10-star…
Put your detective skills to the test with a museum scavenger hunt. Draw or write what you saw. Get activity.
Test it out by creating a mental map of your adventure. Get extra credit activity.
Down the street lies a quirky roadside attraction we’re sure your kids will get a kick out of — the world’s only petrified wood gas station, made out of 175 million-year-old wood. (See this article for more info.)

You will find that the west is the best at Days Inn Lamar hotel off Highways 50 and 287 near John Martin Reservoir State Park. Get a deep sleep on a…
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