Stroll along the brick-paved streets in downtown’s El Corazon de Trinidad National Historic District or take a trolley tour. You’ll see beautiful Victorian architecture, and you can learn more about the area’s history. To find out even more about the city’s past, visit the Trinidad History Museum. The museum encompasses three landmark buildings and a heritage garden. The buildings include: the Baca House, which was once home to the city’s founder Felipe Baca; the Bloom Mansion, a home that showcases the Second Empire architecture of the late 19th century; and the Barglow Building, which now houses a gallery and gift shop.
To go further back in time, pay a visit to the Louden-Henritze Archeology Museum and see millions of years of history! The museum holds rare fossils, shark teeth, a skeleton of a mosasaur and a replica of a dinosaur print.When you’re ready for some outdoor recreation, make your way to Trinidad Lake State Park. This area is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Boating, fishing and waterskiing are popular activities at the lake.
For those not looking to go in the water, you can spend some time hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding or a variety of other outdoor activities. Staying at a Trinidad hotel is also a good option if you’re in town to attend the ArtoCade Festival (an arts and crafts festival), TrinideFest (an independent film festival) or one of the city’s other events. Whether you plan to stay for a day, a week or longer, book your stay at one of the Choice Hotels in Trinidad today!