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Fort Buenaventura

Fort Buenaventura

One of the most fascinating periods in Western American folklore is the mountain man era. At Fort Buenaventura, located just west of the city center, that exciting era is brought back to life, where authentic artifacts are on display. Fort Buenaventura has been constructed on the original site of the fort that was built in 1845 by Miles Goodyear and his wife.

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