Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Walk the winding path to Bent's Old Fort and enter a massive, two-story adobe structure that was the epicenter of a trade empire on the Santa Fe Trail in the 1840's. Inside, the three foot walls offer cool respite. Climb to the upper floor for a panoramic view of the Arkansas River and the high plains. Plan ahead and create your own character in the historical reenactments and encampments that take place at this National Park Service site every summer. This is one of Colorado's premier stops for kids of every age.