100 Years in 100 Miles

Serving a variety of specialty coffees, teas and beverages. Made to order salads and sandwiches to eat in or carry out. Hand packed ice cream available year-round. Catering available. Located in the La Junta Business District Downtown.

204 Santa Fe Avenue | La Junta, CO
(719) 384-2133

The Railyard stands proudly across the street from La Junta Railroad Station on the Junction of Highway 50 and Colorado, the busiest street in the area. The Railyard's interior showcases numerous railroad signs as well as an authentic railroad crossing signal and other rail-related memorabilia. It is sparkling clean from the cheerfully lit ceiling down to the original beautiful hard wood floors. The selection of spirits features many high-end liquors you won't find anywhere within 60 miles, and they of course carry plenty of excellent Colorado beers as well as national brands.

The historic Rourke Opera House was originally built in 1912 as a playhouse, later renamed Rourke Theatre it had 768 seats. It was purchased in 1939 by the Fox Intermountain Theaters Inc. chain and converted to a movie theater renamed Fox Theater with 800 seats. The movie house remained open until the mid-1980’s, when it closed for renovations which included the sad, but inevitable, twinning of the theater with seating for 159 and 96.

It is now owned and operated by a private family and provides first-run movies daily.

11 E 3rd Street | La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-3699
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After a hearty breakfast get on the road and take Highway 50 to the east just over an hour to the quaint little town of Granada. The Amache Preservation Society (APS) maintains the physical site of Amache and is instrumental in its preservation. The society was established by Mr. John Hopper, a social studies teacher and now Principal of Granada High School and consists of volunteer students from that school. With the help of many other organizations, the APS has renovated the cemetery, established an Amache Museum and research center, restored key Amache landmarks, including the water tower, a guard tower, and barrack.

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Go into town and check out the Granada Amache Museum maintained and operated by the Granada Preservation Society. The museum is located in downtown Granada at 105 East Goff Avenue. It is usually open five days a week in the summer. During the school year, it is open on demand Mon-Sat. Contact the Granada School at (719) 734-5492 to schedule a visit.

Spreading Antlers located in Lamar, Colorado is Southeast Colorado's premier course that offers something for everyone. It is a 9-hole course with beautiful fairways and challenging greens. It is truly Southeast Colorado's hidden secret. Come out and play a round and we know that you'll feel the same way.

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This place doesn't disappoint. Cheap drinks, an unexpectedly cool section of craft beers, and some of the best food around. Try the calzones, pizza, wings and the meatball sub. All great. John the bartender (hanging out on his night off) is one friendly dude. When you're in Lamar this is the place to be for great food, live music, and a lot of fun.

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

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Traveling to the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is an easy drive north 30 miles on Highway 287. At the junction, follow the Sand Creek Massacre signs to the east down Highway 96 to the ghost town of Chivington. Turn back north onto the dirt road at the sign at the end of town and follow the road into the park.

The Sand Creek Massacre: 8 Hours that changed the Great Plains forever. The Sand Creek Massacre: profound, symbolic, spiritual, controversial, a site unlike any other in America. As 675 cavalrymen came around a prairie bend, the camps of Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, and Left Hand lay in the valley before them. Chaotic, horrific, tumultuous, and bloody, the events of November 29, 1864 changed the course of history.

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After your visit find your way back to Highway 96 at Chivington and head back west for 15 minutes to Eads, Colorado.

8-acre pond included in the 300-acre Kiowa Creek Natural Area at Eads. Picnic shelter, tables and public restroom. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and seasonally (spring and fall) stocked Rainbow Trout. Some Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch have been stocked to improve fishing opportunities. This pond is a mecca for wildlife and bird watching opportunities. Kayaks and canoes allowed on the water. Within walking distance of the Cobblestone Inn & Suites or most any spot in town.

A historical theater in downtown Eads running current movies 3-4 times per week. Often times there are other events going on in the auditorium including Sand Creek presentations, talent shows, concerts, and music festivals. The Plains Theater will be the launching site for the Sand Creek National Historic Site tours in the near future. There is also a fun little ice cream shoppe called The Maine Scoop open Thursday – Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM.

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1304 Maine Street | Eads, CO