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Bent's Old Fort is a national historic site where you'll enter a living museum and you'l be guided through a trading outpost once frequented by Kit Carson! Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the past.
Walk into history, as you walk the route of the Santa Fe Trail which will bring you to the gate of the fort. Inside you'll get to watch a 20 minute documentary film and self-guided tours are available here throughout the year.
Take a tour through the fort and discover the role that the fort played in opening the west. Make sure to pick up a tour booklet when you arrive! But don't worry, park rangers are available to answer any questions you may have too.
Guided tours are offered daily throughout the year and ou'll get to learn more about the people and activities at the fort in the 1840s.
Visitors can hike a mile and a half trail that winds its way through the cottonwood trees alongside the Arkansas River. The marsh is home to several species of birds. Interpretive exhibit signs tell the story of the river ecosystem along the way too! Finish your visit by popping into the store to grab a momento and gift for someone special.
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