La Junta, Colorado travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

La Junta is a town in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. It is notable to travelers as the nearest town to Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, preserving an historically important locale along the Santa Fe Trail.

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

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Best things about La Junta

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Koshare Indian Museum

Native American and Western art under the world's largest self-supporting log celling.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Colorado Springs)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PUB Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo — 56 mi away. Directions
COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs — 85 mi away (major hub). Directions

The daily Amtrak service Southwest Chief between Chicago and Los Angeles makes a stop-over here.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Lunch Felisa's Mexican Food and Lounge
Afternoon Koshare Indian Museum
Evening BJ's Sports Bar

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

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder