Guidebook for Longmont
Parks & Nature
Coot Lake
6247 N 63rd StAbsolutely gorgeous park sitting between Longmont and Boulder.
Absolutely gorgeous. I love walking here when its not hot. Amazing wildlife and bird, gorgeous views but nearly no shade in many places and thats brutal when the sun is high in the summer.
17 locals recommend
McIntosh Lake Trail
McIntosh Lake TrailAbsolutely gorgeous. I love walking here when its not hot. Amazing wildlife and bird, gorgeous views but nearly no shade in many places and thats brutal when the sun is high in the summer.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdBeautiful hike around large ponds, close to the house. People also run the trails. Really beautiful.
Golden Ponds Park St. Vrain River Waterfall
Saint Vrain RoadBeautiful hike around large ponds, close to the house. People also run the trails. Really beautiful.
Brainard Lake Recreational Area
4382 Brainard Lake RdAmazing. Go if you have time.
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
Gregory Canyon RoadDoudy Draw Trailhead
4111 Eldorado Springs DrGORGEOUS VISTAS HERE
Everything Else
Boulder Shambhala Center
1345 Spruce StBeautiful center for meditation and studies.
Wonderful donation based yoga classes held regularly here, along with teacher training and summers of yoga in parks around Longmont.
Elevated Yoga Studio
324 Main StWonderful donation based yoga classes held regularly here, along with teacher training and summers of yoga in parks around Longmont.
Full Circle Yoga
372 Main StYoga studio
Drinks & Nightlife
Two things: their wings and bring cash. If you don't bring cash, you can mail them a check. They dont take any form of credit or debit cards. But the wings are the best in Longmont, so far.
42 locals recommend
Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse
600 Longs Peak AveTwo things: their wings and bring cash. If you don't bring cash, you can mail them a check. They dont take any form of credit or debit cards. But the wings are the best in Longmont, so far.
If you're a beer lover, you nearly cant come to Longmont without attending Left Hand.
72 locals recommend
Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston AveIf you're a beer lover, you nearly cant come to Longmont without attending Left Hand.
Pumphouse Brewery
540 Main StFood Scene
This place has been around for 30 years, and the owners live in our neighborhood. There's something delicious for everyone here, full bar, some outdoor seating and desserts to die for, for sure.
19 locals recommend
Mike O'Shays Restaurant & Ale House
512 Main StThis place has been around for 30 years, and the owners live in our neighborhood. There's something delicious for everyone here, full bar, some outdoor seating and desserts to die for, for sure.
I love this place for their cheap, fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Plus, you can walk to it easily from the house and your walk takes your through a beautiful park. Very laid back, locally owned and operated.
17 locals recommend
Luna Café
800 Coffman StI love this place for their cheap, fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Plus, you can walk to it easily from the house and your walk takes your through a beautiful park. Very laid back, locally owned and operated.
They serve high tea for around $20 at 4pm. Give them a call or look at their website to reserve space.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StThey serve high tea for around $20 at 4pm. Give them a call or look at their website to reserve space.
This place has lunch and desserts that are to die for..if you can make it here, it would be so choice. There's also a bit of gourmet and French influence items for your shopping pleasure.
55 locals recommend
Cheese Importers
103 Main StThis place has lunch and desserts that are to die for..if you can make it here, it would be so choice. There's also a bit of gourmet and French influence items for your shopping pleasure.
Blooming Beets Kitchen
This place has gluten-free options
Everest Restaurant
2130 Main StAsian Restaurant. I'd give it a 4/5 star review. Recommend the curry dishes.
Debatably the best pizza in Longmont and they deliver. Typically takes 45 minutes.
8 locals recommend
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
2321 Clover Basin DrDebatably the best pizza in Longmont and they deliver. Typically takes 45 minutes.
Delicious, unique breakfast dishes. Try the Eggs Pontchartrain...yum! They also make buttermilk biscuits and "beignets", a New Orleans style donut. There is also a location in Boulder. There's usually a wait around brunch time on weekends.
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StDelicious, unique breakfast dishes. Try the Eggs Pontchartrain...yum! They also make buttermilk biscuits and "beignets", a New Orleans style donut. There is also a location in Boulder. There's usually a wait around brunch time on weekends.
Jefe's Longmont
246 Main StTasty margaritas, chips, guac, salsa, tacos and enchiladas.
Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids
1555 Hover StYes, you must.
The Roost
526 Main StGreat burgers. Nice rooftop seating. Friendly staff.
Essentials
Lucky's Market
700 Ken Pratt BlvdSmall-chain market close by with lots of organics.
Natural Grocers
1745 Main StFresh organics found here, close by the house.
King Soopers
2255 Main StFlatirons Family Pharmacy
603 Ken Pratt BlvdWhole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StArts & Culture
This is actually a museum and theatre. It sits next to the Longmont Rec Center too, in case you wanted to shoot in for a quick work out or sauna.
46 locals recommend
City of Longmont Museum
400 Quail RdThis is actually a museum and theatre. It sits next to the Longmont Rec Center too, in case you wanted to shoot in for a quick work out or sauna.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtThere's so much to do here. Hike and have lunch, see a concert, camp..etc. If you're hiking, look for the Lower Chautauqua Parks' Skunk Canyon. It's accessible by the paths to the Enchanted Mesa or Kohler Mesa. Skunk Canyon is low, on the east end of the park.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetThere's so much to do here. Hike and have lunch, see a concert, camp..etc. If you're hiking, look for the Lower Chautauqua Parks' Skunk Canyon. It's accessible by the paths to the Enchanted Mesa or Kohler Mesa. Skunk Canyon is low, on the east end of the park.
http://bmoca.org/calendar/view/public-program/medialive-2 there are so many reasons to go here, but this guy 's work http://wavegrower.tumblr.com was selected as one of the top 20 pieces to be shown in the MediaLive x Ello International GIF Exhibition, investigating the theme: The Void. His work has been so helpful for quieting the highly agitated mind. He's a math teacher by day, a family man, and he makes these sort healing gifs. So nice. Of course, there's so much more to see.
102 locals recommend
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th St http://bmoca.org/calendar/view/public-program/medialive-2 there are so many reasons to go here, but this guy 's work http://wavegrower.tumblr.com was selected as one of the top 20 pieces to be shown in the MediaLive x Ello International GIF Exhibition, investigating the theme: The Void. His work has been so helpful for quieting the highly agitated mind. He's a math teacher by day, a family man, and he makes these sort healing gifs. So nice. Of course, there's so much more to see.
Getting Around
Longmont Bicycle Company
314 Main StBike rental is found around the side of the rec center on the corner of Longs Peak and Coffman St. There's also a major bus stop, right across the street from Luna's cafe with buses that can take you to Denver or Boulder.
9 locals recommend
Roosevelt Park Pnr
775 Coffman StBike rental is found around the side of the rec center on the corner of Longs Peak and Coffman St. There's also a major bus stop, right across the street from Luna's cafe with buses that can take you to Denver or Boulder.