Discover a Front Range community where creative makers, historic farms, independent shops, mountain-view parks, local arts and one-of-a-kind experiences come together. These are some of the places and stories that make Longmont worth exploring.
Start with local favorites, hands-on experiences, working farms, historic places and outdoor destinations — curated for people who want to discover what makes Longmont distinctive.
A destination market with hundreds of cheeses, specialty foods, gifts and a European-inspired shopping experience.
A locally owned bookstore filled with new and used books, Western Americana and author events.
A women-owned boutique, coffee shop and zero-proof bar featuring Colorado makers.
An independent creative shop offering sewing, mending, supplies and hands-on workshops.
Small-batch candles, aromatics and apothecary goods in a distinctive Main Street shop.
A family-owned Longmont landmark since 1971, with five acres of plants, greenhouses and gifts.
An artisan boutique, working artist studios and classes celebrating local creativity.
A distinctive independent downtown shop for home décor and gifts.
A huge community makerspace with woodworking, lasers, blacksmithing, robotics, ceramics, stained glass and more.
Paint-your-own pottery and creative classes in downtown Longmont.
Longmont's long-running board-game shop and a destination for tabletop gaming.
Contemporary exhibitions, classes and events in downtown Longmont.
A 27,000-square-foot climbing gym with tall walls, auto belays and outdoor climbing.
A major Colorado skydiving destination based right here in Longmont.
Locally owned, year-round indoor batting cages with pitching machines.
An Educational Demonstration Farm offering animals, nature, music and family Farmfest experiences.
A historic farm with heirloom apples, U-Pick experiences, animals, a farm stand and AppleFest.
A six-acre farm with animals, bees, pony rides and seasonal sunflowers and pumpkins.
A family farm focused on regenerative agriculture, a farm stand, CSA, dinners and education.
A certified organic farm practicing biodynamic agriculture with CSA and roadside farm stand.
A family-run farm with organic produce, a farm market, fall festival and pumpkin patch.
Guided sanctuary tours introduce visitors to more than 60 rescued farm animals.
A horse-rescue organization with visitor and tour opportunities.
A working historic farm museum with restored barns, farmhouse, livestock and agricultural history.
A 1913–14 historic mansion and part of a National Register historic district.
A preserved agricultural complex representing Longmont's farming heritage.
A historic park containing pioneer structures, including cabins and a milk house dating to the 1860s.
An 1881 church saved from demolition, restored and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Longmont's museum for regional history, art, culture, exhibitions and community programs.
Four ponds, miles of trails and memorable Longs Peak views.
A scenic lake loop with kayaking, paddleboarding and mountain views.
A large reservoir for boating, fishing, paddleboarding, swimming and dog-beach fun.
More than 300 acres combining recreation, nature, history and a popular adventure playground.
A historic homestead with hands-on history and nature exhibits and wildlife viewing.
River access and tubing, trails, a playground and bike-skills features.
A large neighborhood recreation destination with play and activity spaces.
A seasonal outdoor ice-skating destination in Roosevelt Park.
A local arts-and-crafts shop featuring handmade consignment from Colorado creators, secondhand craft supplies and creative classes.
A Longmont cottage-food micro-bakery offering porch pickups, bake stands and custom batches of breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
A Longmont home bakery specializing in small-batch artisan breads, focaccia, flavored loaves, babka and other fresh baked goods.
An Old Town Longmont micro-bakery specializing in artisan sourdough and baked goods, with preorder pickup and sourdough workshops.
A citywide celebration of Longmont's local dining scene.
A longstanding Longmont celebration of Day of the Dead traditions, art and community.
An annual downtown celebration bringing art, music and community to Main Street.
Live music, a craft market, family activities and local food trucks at The Garden.
Longmont has stories worth telling. Future features will go deeper into the people, history and ideas behind places such as Sunflower Farm, TinkerMill, YA YA Farm & Orchard, The Flower Bin, Barbed Wire Books and the Hover historic properties.
A Longmont story connecting agriculture, animals, learning, music and family experiences.
A story of makers, skills, invention and community creativity.
A larger story connecting one family with Longmont's agricultural and architectural history.
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