On the way to Lamar:
Fowler Historical Society Museum, Open 12 noon – 3:00 p.m., Free
The exhibits in the museum will give you a brief description of the land: as the Indians knew it; of prairie and rivers and canyons; where the natives chipped their spear points in order to secure food, where they wrote their histories, drew their maps, painted and drew pictures of every day life and their beliefs on the rock walls.
Rocky Ford Museum, Open 2 – 4:00 p.m., Free
Follow the history of Rocky Ford from it's founding through the 20th century. Featured exhibits include a history of the Arkansas Valley Fair, and agricultural history highlighting the world famous melons and beet sugar industry.
Otero County Museum, Open 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Free
Exhibits portray life and business during the early years of the lower Arkansas Valley, including feature displays focusing on railroads, military, postal, agricultural, business, transportation, schools, and all other aspects of pioneer life.
Koshare Indian Museum, Open 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Adults - $4.00 Students and Seniors - $3.00 Children - Free
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Located 8 miles east of La Junta on Hwy 194, the Fort is open for self guided tours daily from 9:00–4:00 with guided tours daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Cost $3.
Old Trail Art Gallery 560 Bent Ave., Las Animas