Historic Attraction
Kit Carson County Carousel & Museum
This fully operating 1905 Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel is a National Historic Landmark.
📍 815 N 15th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 348-5562
🌐 kitcarsoncountycarousel.com
Eastern Plains • Kit Carson County
Burlington, Colorado
Colorado's eastern gateway combines remarkable prairie history, one-of-a-kind attractions, locally owned food and shopping, and family-friendly places worth leaving the interstate to discover.
Why Burlington Belongs on the Colorado A–Z
Colorado’s Eastern Gateway Has a Story of Its Own
Burlington sits on Colorado’s Eastern Plains near the Kansas border and makes a memorable I-70 stop for travelers who take time to explore beyond the highway. Its signature attraction is the 1905 Kit Carson County Carousel, a National Historic Landmark with 46 hand-carved animals, original painted scenery and a historic Wurlitzer band organ. Old Town Museum adds 6½ acres of prairie history with 21 restored buildings and thousands of artifacts.
1905Historic carousel built
46Hand-carved carousel animals
21Old Town historic buildings
I-70Eastern Colorado gateway
The Artwork
A Colorful Tribute to Burlington
This Burlington artwork brings together the historic Kit Carson County Carousel, Eastern Plains agriculture, broad Colorado skies and the small-town character that make Burlington a memorable stop on Colorado’s eastern edge.
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Burlington, Colorado Souvenir Mug
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Bring home a colorful piece of Burlington and Colorado’s Eastern Plains.
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History & Culture
Old Town Museum
Explore 6½ acres with 21 restored turn-of-the-century buildings, historic collections and seasonal entertainment.
📍 420 S 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-7382
✉ oldtown@burlingtoncolo.com
🌐 oldtownburlington.com
Things to Do
Family Fun
Parmer Park — “Spaceship Park”
A road-trip break with a rocket-themed playground, splash pad, picnic areas and amphitheater.
📍 1858 Ben St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-8652
🌐 City of Burlington
Welcome to
Colorful Colorado
Colorful Colorado
Roadside Photo Stop
Welcome to Colorful Colorado
The classic Colorado state-line photo stop about 12 miles east of Burlington.
Parks & Recreation
Burlington City Park
A shaded local park with a large wooden castle-style playground, swings and picnic shelters.
📍 1394 Webster Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-8652
🌐 City of Burlington
Eat Local
Farm-to-Table
The Dish Room
An upscale-casual local eatery featuring handcrafted cuisine and locally sourced ingredients when available.
📍 218 S Lincoln St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-8790
✉ dishroom.burlington@gmail.com
🌐 thedishroomburlington.com
Coffee & Boba
The Blend
A small local coffee stop known for handcrafted coffee, tea, baked goods and boba drinks.
📍 1531 Rose Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 349-1195
Delia's
Tacos and More
Tacos and More
Food Truck
Delia's Tacos and More
A local food-truck stop serving breakfast burritos, carne asada fries and barbacoa tacos.
📍 2222 Rose Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 342-1827
Mexican Food
Maria's Mexican Food
A family Mexican restaurant highlighted for burritos, salsa and homemade-style food.
📍 415 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 340-6787
Chen Vuong
Thai
Thai
Thai & Asian
Chen Vuong Thai
A small local restaurant serving Thai and Asian favorites and a distinctive alternative to highway-chain dining.
📍 2160 Rose Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-6033
Games & Food
The Cougar Den
Part eatery, part community game room, with pool, arcade games and bingo.
📍 460 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 342-1586
The Post
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
Local Bar & Grill
The Post Bar & Grill
A Burlington comfort-food stop serving locals and I-70 travelers from its Rose Avenue location.
📍 884 Rose Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-7337
Shop Local
Antiques & Collectibles
The Sparrow's Nest Antiques and Collectables
A Burlington treasure-hunting stop for antiques, collectibles and giftable finds.
📍 285 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 342-1910
Aromatherapy & Apothecary
The Shaman Shoppe
A specialty shop offering handcrafted aromatherapy and apothecary products, essential oils, teas, herbs and handmade goods.
📍 375 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 346-5423
✉ theshamanshoppe@gmail.com
🌐 theshamanshoppe.com
Downtown
Meat Market
Meat Market
Local Market
Downtown Meat Market
A locally owned specialty meat market offering an independent alternative to grocery-store meat counters.
📍 1457 Martin Ave, Burlington, CO 80807
☎ (719) 356-0555
Events & Traditions
Kit Carson
County Fair
County Fair
Annual Tradition
Kit Carson County Fair
A longtime Burlington and Kit Carson County tradition bringing the community together at the county fairgrounds, typically in late July.
Old Town
Events
Events
Seasonal Experiences
Old Town Summer & Seasonal Events
Old Town Museum hosts special seasonal experiences, including its summer entertainment and community events.
Find It in Colorado
Burlington, Colorado Map
Explore Burlington, its downtown, the Kit Carson County Fairgrounds and the surrounding Eastern Plains with Google Maps.