60 days in Southeast Colorado Itinerary

Lamar is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Prowers County, Colorado, United States. Change things up with a short trip to Picture Canyon in Springfield (about 2 hours away). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Big Timbers Museum, admire the striking features of Petrified Wood Gas Station, and enjoy breathtaking views from Pike's Tower.

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Denver to Lamar is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. While traveling from Denver, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lamar, ranging from highs of 77°F to lows of 45°F. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to La Junta.

La Junta is the city that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Otero County, Colorado, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Junta: Las Animas (Fort Lyon National Cemetery & Boggsville) and Knapps Farm Market (in Rocky Ford). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, examine the collection at Koshare Indian Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Picketwire Canyonlands, and explore the stunning scenery at Vogel Canyon.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the La Junta road trip planning website.

You can drive from Lamar to La Junta in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 92°F in June, and nighttime lows around 60°F. On the 29th (Wed), you'll travel to Trinidad.

Trinidad is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Trinidad: La Veta (Francisco Fort Museum & Highway of Legends Scenic Byway) and Walsenburg (Walsenburg Mining Museum, Lathrop State Park, &more). There's lots more to do: stroll around Trinidad Lake State Park, take an in-depth tour of Trinidad History Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Most Holy Trinity Church, and take in the awesome beauty at Simpson's Rest.

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You can drive from La Junta to Trinidad in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in June, and nighttime lows around 56°F. You will leave for Pueblo on the 13th (Wed).

Pueblo is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. Step out of Pueblo to go to Walsenburg and see Ludlow Massacre Monument Colorado, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, appreciate the history behind Heroes Plaza - National Medal of Honor Memorial, stroll through Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center - River Campus, and examine the collection at Center for American Values.

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You can drive from Trinidad to Pueblo in 1.5 hours. July in Pueblo sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 62°F at night. On the 29th (Fri), you'll travel back home.