Kelsey's Guidebook
Food scene
The Arkansas Valley is known for good Mexican food! I recommend this place if you’re looking for something quick. It’s somewhat of a truck but does have indoor seating available.
Lucy's Tacos
17 E 3rd StThe Arkansas Valley is known for good Mexican food! I recommend this place if you’re looking for something quick. It’s somewhat of a truck but does have indoor seating available.
Mexico City Cafe
1617 Raton AveMy personal favorite in La Junta! The best Mexican Food with some tasty margaritas.
Bamboo Panda Inc
313 Colorado AveThe locals love the Chinese food here!
The Barista
204 Santa Fe AveGreat coffee and sandwiches! This is our only coffee shop.
I LOVE this place. They have an amazing Brisket Jalepeno Cheddar Sandwich. They also have baked goods and some good sweet tea!
The Farmhouse Kitchen & Bakery
106 W 1st StI LOVE this place. They have an amazing Brisket Jalepeno Cheddar Sandwich. They also have baked goods and some good sweet tea!
Sightseeing
Isite Sezwe Sezokuthuthukiswa Se-Bent's Old Fort
35110 CO-194Some local history!
Vogel Canyon
Great place for some light hiking.
We have the largest dinosaur tracksite right here in Picketwire Canyon! I have not been on the tour but you can drive out there and hike to the tracks.
Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Auto Tour
1420 E 3rd StWe have the largest dinosaur tracksite right here in Picketwire Canyon! I have not been on the tour but you can drive out there and hike to the tracks.
Farmers Market
We are known for our melons here in the Valley! If you’re here in August/September stop by a local Farmers Market for some watermelon or cantaloupe.
Hanagan Farms
25388 County Rd 24.5We are known for our melons here in the Valley! If you’re here in August/September stop by a local Farmers Market for some watermelon or cantaloupe.
Knapps Farm Market
29742 CO-71Another great farmers market!