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Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Written by Jaclyn JohnstonPublished
Sign for Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Bent’s Old Fort is a reconstructed fur trading post from the 1840s. It was a meeting place for travelers, traders, and nearby tribes. The atmosphere is well represented inside. From the top floor, you can see for miles.

A peacock wanders around the grounds.
A view of the inside front of the fort from within. The American flag flies proudly in the center.
a gravestone
Sign for Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
wagon and cannon beside the fort
A view of the inner square from the second floor.
desk
A peacock wanders around the grounds. A view of the inside front of the fort from within. The American flag flies proudly in the center. a gravestone Sign for Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site wagon and cannon beside the fort A view of the inner square from the second floor. desk
Fee

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Gift Shop | Trash Cans | Toilets | Visitor Center/Museum/Environmental Education Center

Features

Desert | Historical Significance

For more information on Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, visit the National Park Service website.

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