If you are a Colorado resident and have not learned about the Sand Creek Massacre, please visit the…read moresite. It is very well designed so as to keep the memory of those lost here in buried at peace. Located in SE Colorado, the Sand Creek Massacre site provides an eye opening experience of what happened to 200+ Native Americans on a cold, winter day in November of 1864 at the hands of a volunteer Calvary. There is a quarter mile walk from the parking lot to the overlook of the massacre site. Signs and important information are present along this walk as well as when you arrive at the overlook. There is an additional mile walk that you can choose to take to get closer to the path the Calvary took on that fateful night. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly park rangers are available in the small trailer/visitor center/gift shop. This is a nationally recognized historic monument in Colorado. As more people begin to become aware of this event the Sand Creek Massacre site stands as one of the harshest memories in Colorado history. Please consider visiting Sand Creek and other NPS sites to keep the NPS system alive and well.

I had a lovely time at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site! My first suggestion is this,…read moreplan other activities besides going to SCNHS. Map it accordingly. There is another Historic Site about an hour away. Visiting this site will take about an hour. You can do it in about thirty minutes or so. However, I recommend taking your time to read ALL the signage. It's a very informative experience. Also, take time to go into the Information Center and strike up conversation with one of the Park Rangers. You will walk away very informed. They will appreciate the interaction as well. I spoke with a very nice Park Ranger. We talked books in their gift shop area for quite some time. I liked that he asked where I traveled from for visiting the site on this day. After I told him, he thanked me for making the journey and for visiting. Also, there is no fee to visit. It's FREE! However, they do accept donations. It's not obligatory either. Besides the books in the gift shop, there are plenty of other souvenir items to purchase. Again, they do not obligate you to buy anything. Surprisingly, I walked away without purchasing a book or books. There are many good ones there! I highly recommend bringing water and snacks with you. There is a three miles round trip trail to hike. Also, I highly recommend walking the trail from the main site area all the way to the observation mound or lookout area. It's worth it! A fellow patron remarked that I walked quicker to this area than he drove his car to or. Ha! Also, do not go here with the expectation to be "Wow'd" with a lot of things to see and do. If you take your time by reading the various signage at the site along with taking in the energy of the land, it's quite the experience! So tragic and sad that a tragedy of this magnitude happened here. It's so remote and peaceful. You will spend a significant amount of time driving on dirt roadways to get to the site. Don't fret by thinking you're lost. My GPS guided me to this place beautifully. It's pretty much in the middle of nowhere. However, worth the time! Again, map it where you have other activities planned. You can grab lunch or dinner in nearby Eads. There are public restrooms (outhouse type) on site. The information center closes at 3:30 PM and the park closes at 4:00 PM. They will lock the front gate at closing time! Plan accordingly. I would love to visit here. The drive took about three plus hours from Castle Rock. There is another Historic Site south of here. Visit that one as well! Looking forward to another visit here. So glad I checked this one off my list!

Beautifully done. Amache is a National Historic site that has gone through significant changes in…read moreterms of layout and information. You can visit the site by driving through the different marked areas. You can walk, but it is expansive, as it was intended to be. There is an audio tour that you can scan QR codes for if you're so inclined to listen to while you drive to the stops. There are signs at the stops that tell you what you are seeing or what building was placed in that location in the 1940s. Keep in mind, most of Amache was torn down after the war ended, but foundational pieces and a few reconstructed pieces remain. The cemetery remains intact since camp's inception. Great way to show one of history's more hidden events. Highly recommend!

Went to both the site itself and the museum. Very informative and interesting. The vastness of this…read morecamp was overwhelming.

I had to stop at this sign and take pictures! It's such a pretty sign! The one I went to is off the…read morehighway close to railroad tracks so it's easy access. There's another one on the highway that's a bit harder to stop. Either way the sign is beautiful!

Its a welcome sign don't know really what do say other than great photo spot right next to the road!read more

The discussion in our group was how does one evaluate this kind of oddball attraction? We based our…read more4/5 on the fact that it could use some maintenance. It was worth the one time visit just to say we have, plus a chance to add it to our list of quirky roadside attractions. And, why not?!

A quirky roadside gem close to the border of Kansas and Colorado! This was the perfect place to…read moretake a break, stretch our legs, and admire the giant Van Gogh sunflower painting displayed on an oversized easel. There's plenty of free parking and open space to walk around and relax. A fun and unique stop that's definitely worth a quick visit.

Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy…read moresouvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs…read morethat is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town. It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit. Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water! More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL): Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/ Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.org Mineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

This is a 24' by 32' copy of Van Gogh's famous sunflower picture. It is displayed on an 80' easel…read morein a public park less than 1 mile from exit 17 on Interstate 70 in Goodland, Kansas. Goodland is a great place to stop and refuel when heading west and is one of the last major stopping points until you reach Limon, Colorado. To find the painting, go one block north of the interchange and turn right on the first main drag. The painting is about 1/2 mile down the street. Great place to stop, stretch and refuel. Doesn't require a long visit -- just long enough to get pictures to prove you were here.

We appreciated the chance to buy some paperback books to read during our trip. 25c a book and…read moresupports the friends' of the library, do it. A public restroom is appreciated too.

We really wanted to try this but there was only one bus leaving La Junta CO everyday so we didnt…read moreget a chance and the thing is if you don't have any other transportation you are walking out of La Junta unless you know someone who will give you a ride. There is no uber, lyft or taxis in La Junta. Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? It's true. Don't get stuck in La Junta.