Winter on the Great High Prairie
Spend three days exploring Colorado’s vast prairie and getting to know the landscapes and wildlife that inspired dozens of songs and stories. Check out Lamar, Holly, Granada, La Junta and Hasty on your journey.

Spend three days exploring Colorado’s vast prairie and getting to know the landscapes and wildlife that inspired dozens of songs and stories. Check out Lamar, Holly, Granada, La Junta and Hasty on your journey.
The Southern Plains Land Trust creates and protects a network of shortgrass prairie preserves, ensuring a future for all native animals and plants.

Four hiking trails take you to the bottom of Vogel Canyon, along the mesa's top and through shortgrass prairies and juniper trees.

La Mission Villanueva brings you 40+ years of Mexican food traditions, starting with the current owner's mother's recipes.

Challenge yourself by playing the Spreading Antlers Golf Course, often referred to as the "most challenging nine-hole course in the country."

Happy Garden is a cornerstone in the Lamar community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff…

Bowling is fun for everyone at Lamar Lanes. On Saturday night, enjoy red-pin bowling, which includes a disco ball, black lights and more.

With charm, convenience and cleanliness to boot the Holiday Inn Express Lamar is an ideal vacation spot.

Whether it's a cup of coffee, a fresh homemade treat or some wholesome food, we strive to provide quality products and an environment where you can…

Snow geese make a great migration every winter and can often be found on the lakes or in the fields of the Great High Prairie. Head out early for your…
Mexican classics like tacos, enchiladas and plates full of Colorado green chili.

Reconstructed fort temporarily closed to address building safety. Park grounds & trails remain open.
A reconstructed trading post where…
Stop by for classic Mexican and American fare, decadent breakfasts and mouthwatering drinks.

A sportsman's paradise, the park offers fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, bike riding and boating. Features 109 electrical campsites and 104 non-electric…
Due to the park's remote location, stargazing is an epic experience. The pitch-black sky fills up with twinkling dots every night.

Historic building with old charm and new amenities, a place to experience the best of Holly. Built in 1873, our hotel has an aged yet modern appeal,…

Whether it's a cup of coffee, a fresh homemade treat or some wholesome food, we strive to provide quality products and an environment where you can…

Come visit this restored mid-19th-century settlement.
Get yourself a home-cooked meal in Granada in eastern Colorado.

Learn the stories of the more than 7,000 Japanese - most being American citizens - who were forcibly imprisoned at the Granada…


A great local hangout serving American fare. Beers on tap. Music at night.

You will find that the west is the best at Days Inn Lamar hotel off Highways 50 and 287 near John Martin Reservoir State Park. Get a deep sleep on a…
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