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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

35110 Hwy 194
La Junta, CO 81050 United States Get Directions
719-383-5010
https://www.nps.gov/beol/index.htm
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site features a reconstructed 1840s adobe fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail where traders, trappers, travelers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes came together in peaceful terms for trade.  Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds, and smells of the past with guided tours, demonstrations and special events. Standard fees are $3 for adults, $2 for 6 to 12 year olds and free for anyone under 6 years of age. Park passes are accepted. *The park will charge $5 per person, ages 6 and up, during major special events.
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Recurring Event Evening Candlelight Tours

Evening Candlelight Tours

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

The annual Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Evening Candlelight Tours will be presented on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 this year. The 90-minute Evening Candlelight Tours provide guests the opportunity to see the fort at night with plenty of living history staff dressed in period clothing. The event includes bonfires, music, cider, […]

Recurring Event Evening Candlelight Tours

Evening Candlelight Tours

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

The annual Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Evening Candlelight Tours will be presented on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 this year. The 90-minute Evening Candlelight Tours provide guests the opportunity to see the fort at night with plenty of living history staff dressed in period clothing. The event includes bonfires, music, cider, […]

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5

Recurring Event Old-Fashioned Fourth

Old-Fashioned Fourth

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO

Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic festivities including a visitor included parade, cannon firings, orations, games, and refreshments as the post celebrates Independence Day in 1840s-style.

$5