An important stop on the historic Santa Fe Line railroad, Lamar was founded during an argument between landowners. A feisty railroad crew demolished an existing depot, moved it three miles west and renamed it Lamar. Although the town's history is colorful, the present-day lifestyle in rural southeastern Colorado is quite tame. Best Western Lamar Colorado.
Things to do in Lamar
Big Timbers Museum
The museum houses Indian relics, such as arrowheads, war clubs, beads, stone tools, and bows and arrows. There are also cowboy saddles, clothing and gear and pioneer fashions, furniture and firearms. Call 719-336-2472. for more information.
Madonna of the Trail Monument
The monument is one of 12 Madonna monuments in different states that mark one of the old national trails. It honors the pioneer mothers of covered wagon days on the Santa Fe Trail. Located at Lamar's Santa Fe Railway Park. A state welcome center is in a renovated Santa Fe Railroad Depot adjacent to the monument. Call 719-336-3483 for more information.
Picket Wire Canyonlands
Brontosaurus and Allosaurus left behind muddy footprints 150 million years ago for you to enjoy today. The Pick Wire Canyonlands contain the longest documented and largest dinosaur track-site in North America. Call 719-384-2181 for more information.