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Kit Carson Rural Development

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  • Contact Us
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  • Hidden Gems in Kit Carson

Welcome to Kit Carson

While you're here, we have some special hidden gems we would love to share with you. We are a small town with a big heart. We're so happy you're here. 

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Hidden Gems & Small Town Must-Sees

Kit Carson Cafe

Family-owned and rooted in tradition, Kit Carson Cafe brings pizza, full of flavor from their New York Wood Fired Pizza Oven, Burgers, fresh sandwiches, breakfast and Sweet Action Ice Cream to the community.

Mon-Sat 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. and Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

305 E. US Highway 287, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

Order Online at : https://kitcarsoncafe.com

(719) 691-5846


Kit Carson Mercantile

Groceries, Goods, and Smiles. Stop by to grab a snack on the go!

Mon - Fri 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

102 W. US Highway 287, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

(719) 338-4065 


Once Was & Junk Re-Thunk

Specializing in Antiques, Primitives, and Repurposed gift items.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

108 Main Street, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

oncewasjunk@yahoo.com

Call us if you want to visit at (719)-553-7159  or (719) 688-1860


Kit Carson RV Park & Ice House

Check out our local liquor store, grab a pop, some baked goods, candy, and restock on ice!

Tues - Thurs, Noon to 7:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, Noon to 8:00 pm

201 US Highway 287, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

(719) 931-3162


Kit Carson Museum

The Kit Carson Museum preserves Eastern Colorado's prairie and railroad heritage in a restored 1904 depot.

Summertime Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

202 W. US Highway 287, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

(719) 688-3373 


Prarie Park

Take a stroll through Prairie Park to utilize the covered pavilion with picnic tables, a paved walking path that encircles the park, BBQ grills, a basketball court, an awesome playground, and lighting throughout the park.

Visit any time!

At the corner of 5th Avenue and Church Street 


Additional Resources

The Eastern Colorado Bank - with 24 hour ATM access

Lobby Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4pm 

113 Main Street, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

(719) 962-3273 

Kit Carson Post Office

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to Noon, Saturday 8:00 am to 11:30 pm.

104 Main Street, Kit Carson, Colorado 80825

(719) 962-3322 

hidden gems & small town must-sees

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