La Junta Colorado Tourism

La Junta is the hub of the historic, lush and fertile Lower Arkansas River Valley. See www.LaJuntaEvents.com or www.Visit LaJunta.net for more information than you will see here.

The Koshare Indians host performances in their Kiva and their Museum has one of the finest collections of southwestern Indian art and artifacts in the U.S. The Otero Museum is home to a Wells Fargo Stagecoach, covered wagons and many other historic items. Bents Old Fort is a rebuilt fur trading post on the old Santa Fe Trail.

The Picketwire and Vogel Canyonlands is a must for ancient history buffs. View 3,000 to 4,000 year old rock art on the walls of the canyons and visit the Dinosaur Trackway featuring the largest continuous set of Jurassic period Dinosaur tracks in North America – over 1,300 footprints!

Classic rock lovers will appreciate Music at the Junction where great classic rock groups (Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Eddie Money) have performed in past years on the first weekend of August. The young at heart will enjoy the over 75 year old Kid’s Rodeo, a three day event in early August with 300-400 participants.

Golf lovers will appreciate our 300 plus days of fine golf weather, while racing enthusiasts can get their fill with various SCCA races throughout the spring and summer. Visit La Junta and experience the friendly reception, great food and wonderful attractions in the “Smile-Hi” City.