Welcome to beautiful Trinidad, Colorado, The Victorian Jewel of Southern Colorado! We hope you enjoy your visit here, and see all the history and beauty we have to offer. There are many fascinating sites to see, not only in town, but also throughout Las Animas County.


As you travel our brick streets, you will find bits of history from many periods. One of the most prominent architectural periods in Trinidad history, is the Victorian Period. Along many of our tree lined streets you will see many homes from that period, many of which have been restored and are currently occupied, by families who bask in the rich history of the area.

While traveling through downtown Trinidad, you will also see many buildings, still boasting the names of the original owners and builders. Please take the time to read the placards throughout town, which will give you a brief overview of the history of our town. And don’t forget to stop in our quaint downtown shops, to experience the friendly down home atmosphere of our local citizens.

As you travel up the Historic Highway of Legends ( Highway 12), you will experience a gracefull transition from the low foothills of Trinidad, to the wonderous peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You will also see remnants of the thriving communities that once flourished along the Purgatoire River. Please stop in the shops along the way and hear the stories, which some of the old timers will gladly share with anyone willing to listen.