Big Timbers Museum
local history & Santa Fe Trail heritage
Madonna of the Trail & Colorado Welcome Center
photo op + trip info downtown
Food & Drink
Brew Unto Others
coffee, baked goods, light lunch (119 S Main St).
BJ’s Burger & Beverage
drive-in staple (1510 S Main St), open daily incl. Sundays (11a–10p listing).
Casa Azteca
classic Mexican plates (1301 S Main St). Typical hours show open daily incl. Sun; confirm before you go.
Tavern 1301
elevated American fare & cocktails in the Historic Cow Palace complex (1301 N Main St).
Things To Do
The Lamar Theater
Enjoy live concerts and events
Amache National Historic Site
17.5 miles east; self-guided visit from US-50/385.
John Martin Reservoir State Park
boating, fishing, birding; park open 5am–10pm.
Spreading Antlers Golf Course
9-hole course west of town (28157 US-287)
Colorado Welcome Center at Lamar
travel info (109 E Beech St).
Madonna of the Trail monument
iconic DAR sculpture downtown (111 W Beech St).
Big Timbers Museum – Play
artifacts & exhibits of the High Plains; seasonal hours (Tue–Sat; see site).
Places To Stay
3rd Street Nest Bed & Breakfast
304 S 3rd St
Days Inn by Wyndham Lamar
1302 N Main St
Quality Inn Lamar
(1202 N Main St).
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lamar
(1304 N Main St).
Housing in Lamar
Apartments & Long-Term Rentals
— 322 S Main St
Furnished 1-bedroom rentals in a central Main Street location. → Inquire for availability.
— Olive St & Main St
Studios, 1BRs, and 2BRs steps from downtown; ground-floor restaurant space available (vacant). → View floor plans / join waitlist.& Long-Term Rentals
Turnkey, utilities-included furnished units ideal for traveling professionals and relocators. → See furnished options at The Alamo.
If you’re visiting while you search for housing, see Places to Stay above.
Events
High Plains Snow Goose Festival (Feb)
regional birding event
Sand & Sage Round-Up / Prowers County Fair (Aug)
century-old tradition
Lamar Days + Rod Run (May)
parade, car show, vendors, “No Booze Cruise.”
Weekend Guide
Home Improvement & Hardware
In-town
Nearest regional chains
History & Culture
Explore Santa Fe Trail heritage at Big Timbers Museum, then visit the Madonna of the Trail statue beside the Colorado Welcome Center for context on pioneer routes across the plains.
Plan Your Trip
Groups · Meetings · Sports · Weddings
Accessibility
Key public sites (Welcome Center, Community Building, parks, hotels) list accessible amenities; verify specific needs directly with the venue before travel. (See linked venue pages above.)
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