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Baca House and Outbuilding

The Baca House and Outbuilding, in Trinidad, Colorado, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It was established in 1869. Close by, Trinidad History Museum is 0 mi away.

Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Trinidad
16 places to stay in Trinidad
Open since
1869
In brief

A museum, 1 mi west of Trinidad

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 18°, with about 55" of snow a year. When to go ↓

Trinidad is the nearest base

Trinidad is 1 miles east, with 16 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1869

Baca House and Outbuilding dates from 1869. About ↓

Best months: May and Sep

May and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–80°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Every month near Baca House and Outbuilding is set out below.

Jan48° / 18°
Feb51° / 20°
Mar59° / 26°
Apr65° / 33°
May74° / 42°
Jun85° / 51°
Jul88° / 56°
Aug86° / 55°
Sep80° / 47°
Oct69° / 35°
Nov57° / 25°
Dec48° / 18°
Typical highs and lows in Trinidad. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Trinidad. Trinidad’s full climate →
About

Baca House and Outbuilding

The Baca House and Outbuilding, in Trinidad, Colorado, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

The Baca House is part of the Trinidad History Museum, which "features the historic Bloom Mansion and Baca House, two residences built in the late 19th century, as well as heritage gardens and the Santa Fe Trail Museum, all on one block in Trinidad's acclaimed historic district."

Type
Museum
Established
1869
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1970)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Overnight near Baca House and Outbuilding

The first towns with rooms are Trinidad (16) and Starkville (5).

Baca House and Outbuilding1Trinidad16Starkville5Raton27Jansen2Aguilar1Stonewall Gap210 mi
Baca House and Outbuilding12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Trinidad History Museum
5 min drive

Trinidad

16 places to stay · 11 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

8,091 people

1 mi east of Baca House and Outbuilding

5 min drive

Starkville

5 places to stay · 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park

66 people

4 mi south of Baca House and Outbuilding

30 min drive

Raton

27 places to stay · 14 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

5,952 people

20 mi south of Baca House and Outbuilding

5 min drive

Jansen

2 places to stay · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

81 people

3 mi west of Baca House and Outbuilding

Compare 6 towns
TownFrom Baca House and OutbuildingDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Trinidad1 mi east—16 11 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs8,091$227KD
Starkville4 mi south5 min5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park66$95K—
Raton20 mi south30 min27 14 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks5,952$134KC
Jansen3 mi west5 min2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground81$132K—
Aguilar18 mi northwest25 min1 1 RV park445$96K—
Stonewall Gap 80% vacation homes29 mi west45 min2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground45$269K—

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

ALSSan Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field77 mi
PUBPueblo Memorial77 mi
TSMTaos Regional82 mi
COSCity of Colorado Springs Municipal · major hub114 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Baca House and Outbuilding’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Other places close by

Within 69 miles you can add these well-known places.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Great Sand Dunes National Park: Preiselbeere (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wheeler Peak: Davishan99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Capulin Volcano National Monument: R.D. Miller, USGS, Public domain · San Isabel National Forest: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Trinidad History Museum: Wyvonne Phillips; color-corrected by Howcheng., Attribution

Common questions

Questions before you go

What town is Baca House and Outbuilding near?

Trinidad, CO, about 1 miles east.

When is the best time to visit Baca House and Outbuilding?

May and September, with highs of 74–80°.

What is the closest airport to Baca House and Outbuilding?

San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS), about 77 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 114 miles.

Where should I stay near Baca House and Outbuilding?

Trinidad (1 mi, 16 places to stay), Starkville (4 mi, 5 places to stay) and Raton (20 mi, 27 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.