| A Great Community in Which to Live and Learn
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| Lamar offers rural family living at its best. Solid family values still prevail
in this community, with numerous events and activities scheduled throughout the year. Whether
you enjoy outdoor activities, community concerts, or a relaxed shopping atmosphere, our friendly community welcomes you.
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| EDUCATION
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| Our quality schools and progressive teachers encourage lifelong learning. High school students are
afforded opportunities for apprenticeships and to earn dual credit through
their high schools and Lamar Community College. Using cutting
edge technology, students at the College may obtain certificates of study
and a variety of associate degrees for transfer or employment. LCC
partners with Colorado four-year colleges and universities for seamless
transfer into bachelor's degree programs; many have local completion
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| PLACES TO GO
| LOCAL ACTIVITIES
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| *Big Timbers Motocross
Park
| *Annual Air Show & Fly-In
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| 9053 Hwy 196 (719) 336-8267 | Lamar Airport
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| *Big Timbers Museum
| *Baseball & Softball
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| 7515 Hwy 50 (719) 336-2472
| *Bicycling
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| Hours: 1:30PM - 4:30PM, 7 Days a Week
| *Big Timbers Museum
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| *City Parks
| *Bird Watching
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| Willow Creek - 3rd & Parkway
| *Fishing
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| Escondido Park - 11th & Washington
| John Martin Reservoir
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| Northside Park - 5th & Maple
| Lake Hasty, Great Plains Reservoirs
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| Enchanted Forest - 4th & Beech
| *Goose Hunting
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| *Colorado Welcome Center
| *Hiking
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| 109 E. Beech St. (719) 336-3483
| Willow Creek Park Jogging Trail
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| *Colorado Green - Wind Power Project
-www.procolorado.org | *Lamar Community Building
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| 23 Miles South of Lamar on Hwy 287 | Exercise & Weight Rooms
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| *Lamar Lanes Bowling
| *Lamar Days Parade & Rodeo
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| 1704 S. Main St. (719) 336-5781 |
3rd Weekend in May
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| *Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool
| *Lamar Swimming Pool
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| 1107 Parkview Ave. (719) 336-7665
| Seasonal Memorial Day to Labor Day
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| *Lamar Public Library
| *Lamar Theatre
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| 104 E. Parmenter St. (719) 336-4632
| *Neoplan Bus Manufacturing
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| *Lamar Rollerblade Park
| Tours by Request
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| 1107 Parkview Ave.
| *Oktoberfest -1st Saturday in
October |
| Lamar Theatre
| *Sand & Sage Fair & Rodeo
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| 219 S. Main St. (719) 336-5737
| 2nd Week in August
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| Hours: 6:45PM & 9:00PM Sunday Matinee
| *Spreading Antlers Golf Course
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| *Lamar Tennis Courts
| *Tennis Courts
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| 1107 Parkview Ave.
| *Trap Shooting
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| *Madonna of the Trail Monument
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| 109 E. Beech St.
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| *May Valley Speedway
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| 8 Miles North of Lamar (719) 336-9407
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| *Spreading Antlers Golf Course
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| 1 Mile South of Lamar on US Hwy 287
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