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The past meets the future in this relaxed area at the northern portion of the Santa Fe Trail, where progress and preservation live side by side.

Lamar to La Junta: A Santa Fe Trail Itinerary

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Participate with <a href="https://www.voc.org/volunteer">Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado</a>'s voluntourism and trail restoration projects throughout the year.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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At Vogel Canyon follow the trails to a historic stage coach station near the Purgatoire River. Here you can also hike any one of the gentle 2-mile loops and find rock art.

Vogel Canyon Hike

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 patio when the weather is warm. As well as an outside bar area with tables and umbrellas.

Mexico City Cafe

The Koshare Indian Museum is one of Colorado's great repositories of Southwest art and Native American artifacts. Antiquities, pottery and textiles represent the great prehistoric cultures of the Southwest from Cheyenne and Comanche to Pueblo and Navajo.

Koshare Indian Museum

This restaurant features flavorful, freshly cut steaks and hickory-smoked barbecue.

Boss Hogg's Saloon & Restaurant

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.

The Railyard

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 at nearby John Martin Reservoir or dive into the local history of La Junta at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, where costumed guides bring Santa Fe Trail-era frontiersman to life.

Hampton Inn La Junta

Your home-town restaurant bringing our community together with good home-town cooking.

LA Cafe

Reconstructed fort temporarily closed to address building safety. Park grounds &amp; trails remain open. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/beol/planyourvisit/fort_status.htm">More information</a>
A reconstructed trading post where traders, trappers, travelers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes gathered for peaceful trade. 
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

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 many more.

John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum

Come visit this restored mid-19th-century settlement.

Boggsville Historic Site

Mexican/American food and steak restaurant in Lamar.

Becky's Restaurant

Opened in 1946, as a single screen, 832-seat "High Art Deco" theatre with a colorfully lit facade and marquee. Colorful interior murals, recessed neon lighting, chrome details, mirrors, curved wall edges, and rounded corners are found inside.

Lamar Theatre

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 meet.

Brew Unto Others

Building erected 1929-American Telephone &amp; Telegraph Co housed repeater equipt for Den-Kans City long distance lines. WWI Poster Collection,10-star Confederate flag, Native American Artifacts, Sand Creek, Fleagle Gang. Transportation Museum: wagons, cars, fire equipt.

Big Timbers Museum

Great burgers, amazing shakes, friendly service. Ask for the pureed jalapeño on your burger for zesty flavor in every bite!

Bjs Super Burger

A WWII Japanese Internment Camp, the site is now 1 square mile of foundations and signs.

Amache National Historic Site

Traditional American burgers and sandwiches in Eads.

JJ's Restaurant

See where 675 U.S. volunteers led by Colonel John Chivington launched an attack on a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho who were camped under the protection of the American Flag. Around 200 Cheyenne and Arapaho were killed on Nov. 29, 1864.

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Welcome to the Cobblestone Inn &amp; Suites in Holyoke, Colorado. Our beautiful hotel is conveniently located near everything that Holyoke, Colorado has to offer including The Phillips County Raceway, Melissa Memorial Hospital, Hospice of the Plains, Centennial Mental Health Center, Gerk Funeral Home, and Baucke Funeral Home. Our hotel also provides easy access for traveling to and from U.S. Highways 6 and 385.