AH-1 Helicopter outside the VFW

City / town · Colorado

Burlington

AH-1 Helicopter outside the VFW

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Nearest airportMCK · 109 mi
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Overview

Burlington is in the Eastern Plains of Colorado.

2 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay

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Best things about Burlington

Kit Carson County Carousel and Museum

The only surviving menagerie carousel out of 74 built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

Old Town Museum

An open-air living history museum with 21 restored buildings.

Plan your trip

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook — 109 mi away. Directions
  • GCK Garden City Regional Airport, Garden City — 126 mi away. Directions
  • DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 134 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Kit Carson County Carousel and Museum
  • Lunch Mexico Burlington Restaurant
  • Afternoon Old Town Museum
  • Dinner The Post Bar and Grille
  • Evening The Main Cup

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    See

    See Kit Carson County Carousel and Museum

    The only surviving menagerie carousel out of 74 built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

    📍 815 15th St🕒 Memorial Day-Labor Day 11AM-6PM daily💲 Museum $1 (free for children 9 and under), carousel rides $0.25
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    See Old Town Museum

    An open-air living history museum with 21 restored buildings.

    📍 420 S 14th St🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
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    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Stay Stay Inn Burlington

    📍 2100 Fay StCheck-in 1PM · out 10:30AM☎ +1 719 346-5627
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    Stay Best Western Plus Carousel Inn & Suites

    📍 605 S Lincoln StCheck-in 2PM · out noon☎ +1 719 346-7777
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