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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.

Winter on the Great High Prairie

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The <a href="https://southernplains.org">Southern Plains Land Trust</a> creates and protects a network of shortgrass prairie preserves, ensuring a future for all native animals and plants.

Southern Plains Land Trust

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

Vogel Canyon

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

La Mission Villanueva

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

Spreading Antlers Golf Course

Happy Garden is a cornerstone in the Lamar community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Thai restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes.

Happy Garden

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

Lamar Lanes

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lamar

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 meet.

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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 best chance at spotting them.

Snow Geese Viewing

Mexican classics like tacos, enchiladas and plates full of Colorado green chili.

Los Hermanos Restaurant

Reconstructed fort temporarily closed to address building safety. Park grounds &amp; trails remain open. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/beol/planyourvisit/fort_status.htm">More information</a>
A reconstructed trading post where traders, trappers, travelers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes gathered for peaceful trade. 
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Stop by for classic Mexican and American fare, decadent breakfasts and mouthwatering drinks.

La Pasadita Restaurante

A sportsman's paradise, the park offers fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, bike riding and boating. Features 109 electrical campsites and 104 non-electric sites, which can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Wildlife properties also surround the reservoir.

John Martin Reservoir State Park

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Due to the park's remote location, stargazing is an epic experience. The pitch-black sky fills up with twinkling dots every night.

Go Stargazing

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, including the original hardwood flooring.

Holly Inn Suites

Come visit this restored mid-19th-century settlement.

Boggsville Historic Site

Get yourself a home-cooked meal in Granada in eastern Colorado.

Shorty's Cafe

Learn the stories of the more than 7,000 Japanese - most being American citizens - who were forcibly imprisoned at the Granada Relocation Center (Amache National Historic Site) from 1942–1945.

Camp Amache Museum

Mexican/American food and steak restaurant in Lamar.

Becky's Restaurant

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

The Buzzard’s Roost

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 comfortable pillow-top mattress, then begin your morning with free Daybreak continental breakfast with hot items.