Overview
Trinidad is a city in Colorado. Formerly home of the famous Prairie Land and Cattle Company, it was one of the towns where travelers raised hell in the Old West.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Trinidad
Cokedale National Historic District
Off Highway 12 west of town along the "Scenic Highway of Legends". This is an intact coal camp, with numbered company houses and old company buildings that were once familiar sights in Southern Colorado.
Trinidad History Museum
A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art
Trinidad Lake State Park
Because this park is located in the foothills, the scenery is gorgeous and there are plenty of outdoor activities available. Boating, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and camping are just a few of the outdoor things to…
Baca Pioneer Museum
Skateland
A historic building from the early years of roller skating. It underwent a major renovation that modernized its interior while keeping its historic exterior intact.
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.
- ALS San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field, Alamosa — 77 mi away. Directions
- PUB Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo — 77 mi away. Directions
- COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs — 113 mi away (major hub). Directions
Trinidad is on Interstate 25, about 30 minutes north of the New Mexico border.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cokedale National Historic District, Trinidad Lake State Park
- Afternoon Skateland
Day 2
- Morning Trinidad History Museum, Baca Pioneer Museum
- Afternoon A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Trinidad is on Interstate 25, about 30 minutes north of the New Mexico border.
By air
Santa Fe has a small airport with service to Dallas/Fort Worth and Denver. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Albuquerque each have a larger airport with service by most major carriers. All four airports have standard rental car services.
Go Perry Stokes Airport (TAD)
By train
See
See Cokedale National Historic District
Off Highway 12 west of town along the "Scenic Highway of Legends". This is an intact coal camp, with numbered company houses and old company buildings that were once familiar sights in Southern Colorado.
See Baca Pioneer Museum
Do
Sleep
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