Expert: Sherry Pacino - 3/3/2006

Question
My boyfriend and I are going to Red River, NM in mid-June for vacation and we were thinking of driving in Southern Colorado for a day.  Any suggestions of things we should see?  I'm not really sure of what all is in Southern Colorado so I would appreciate any suggestions.  Thanks.

Answer
Hi Jamie,

I am sending you several links of great stuff to see.  Also, please write me back and tell me what your interests are and I can get more specific on suggestions.  

In the Las Animas County Area: The Highway of Legends

One of the first three scenic Highways in the State of Colorado. And one of the most scenic and historic drives in Colorado too. The Colorado State Scenic Byway begins either in La Veta or Trinidad and takes you through 22 communities, points of interest, scenic vistas, historical, cultural and recreational areas.

The Highway of Legends is a GREAT sight seeing drive.  http://www.mountaindreamfinders.com/areainfo/highwaylegends.htm

Here is a link to area maps:  http://www.mountaindreamfinders.com/areainfo/index.htm

Trinidad has five great museums:

Arthur Roy Mitchell Museum of Western Art  719-846-4224
150 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082    
     
Aultman Museum  719-846-4224
150 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082    
     
Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum  719-846-5508
600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO 81082    
     
Trinidad History Museum Complex @ Baca and Bloom  719-846-7217
300 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082    
     
Trinidad's Children's Museum  719-846-2024
314 North Commercial Street, Trinidad, CO 81082    

Let me know if this helps.  I can also make suggestions in other places in Southern Colorado, depending on whether you have a preference on what towns or cities you prefer to visit.

Sherry