Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, located in La Junta, Colorado, is a reconstructed 1840s adobe trading post on the Santa Fe Trail. This historic site was a major hub for trade between Native Americans, settlers, trappers, and traders, fostering cultural exchanges in the region. Visitors can explore the fort's rooms, including trade shops, living quarters, and a blacksmith shop, to get a glimpse of life on the western frontier. The site offers guided tours, reenactments, and educational programs that bring the history of the Old West to life.
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