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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
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2. Koshare Indian Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Koshare Indian Museum
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3. Picketwire Canyonlands

Picketwire Canyonlands
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4. Otero Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Otero Museum
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5. Vogel Canyon

Vogel Canyon
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6. CrossRoads MarketPlace

Category: Shopping
CrossRoads MarketPlace
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

La Junta rests on the plains of Colorado, in the south east, and can see the mountains in the horizon on a clear day. The spirit of La Junta has remained much the same as it was during pioneer days, and many of the local attractions are based on the history surrounding one of the nation’s first great trade routes, the Santa Fe Trail.

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