Guidebook for Longmont
Food Scene
Homemade vegan ice cream. Good thai food for vegetarians or meat eaters. Walking distance from our home.
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Malee Thai
2939 17th AveHomemade vegan ice cream. Good thai food for vegetarians or meat eaters. Walking distance from our home.
We'll make you coffee but if you want more on the go, Ziggi's is a good local alternative to the national brands.
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Ziggi's Coffee
400 Main StWe'll make you coffee but if you want more on the go, Ziggi's is a good local alternative to the national brands.
This is the best restaurant in Longmont, and well worth the extra cost.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Sugarbeet
101 Pratt StThis is the best restaurant in Longmont, and well worth the extra cost.
Excellent vegan food at an affordable price. About 25 minutes from our place.
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Julia's Kitchen
Excellent vegan food at an affordable price. About 25 minutes from our place.
A really great eating place for breakfast or lunch. It's just two miles from our place with a small town atmosphere and great food.
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Crane Hollow Cafe
7502 Hygiene RdA really great eating place for breakfast or lunch. It's just two miles from our place with a small town atmosphere and great food.
Leaf
1710 Pearl StUpscale vegan and vegetarian options.
Subworks has some of the best sandwiches in the city. It's a little farther drive than one of the national sub sandwich shops, but worth it.
Subworks Deli
1102 Francis StSubworks has some of the best sandwiches in the city. It's a little farther drive than one of the national sub sandwich shops, but worth it.
Great Italian food, eat in or take out. The restaurant is cozy in a great Longmont neighborhood.
Ragazzi Italian Grill
1135 Francis StGreat Italian food, eat in or take out. The restaurant is cozy in a great Longmont neighborhood.
Great Italian food for dinner and a comprehensive brunch on the weekends.
Pinocchios Incredible Italian
300 2nd AveGreat Italian food for dinner and a comprehensive brunch on the weekends.
We recommended this to one of our Indian guests. He was skeptical but checked it out anyway. He loved it! He especially enjoyed speaking to the owner and the other Indian staff at the restaurant. We've been choosing this restaurant for a great place to eat for more than 10 years.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Flavor of India
370 Main StWe recommended this to one of our Indian guests. He was skeptical but checked it out anyway. He loved it! He especially enjoyed speaking to the owner and the other Indian staff at the restaurant. We've been choosing this restaurant for a great place to eat for more than 10 years.
Parks & Nature
Hores trail rides, with several options to choose from. Nice views.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Sombrero Stables
1895 Big Thompson AveHores trail rides, with several options to choose from. Nice views.
Sightseeing
Celestial Seasonings is a fun must-see side stop that includes a free factory tour. While you wait, browse historical tea art, and when you're done, the tea shop offers lots of gift ideas.
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Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrCelestial Seasonings is a fun must-see side stop that includes a free factory tour. While you wait, browse historical tea art, and when you're done, the tea shop offers lots of gift ideas.
Very interesting. Tours M, W, F 12-1, Open other times for self-guided tours, etc. check out the web site for lots of options.
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NCAR Mesa Laboratory
1850 Table Mesa DrVery interesting. Tours M, W, F 12-1, Open other times for self-guided tours, etc. check out the web site for lots of options.
Hammond's offers a quick factory tour that ends in their amazing candy shop. You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this trip.
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Hammond's Candies
5735 Washington StHammond's offers a quick factory tour that ends in their amazing candy shop. You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this trip.
For adults or children, this is a great indoor activity that is both serene and informative. The butterfly pavilion is a calming time of reveling in God's creation.
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Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveFor adults or children, this is a great indoor activity that is both serene and informative. The butterfly pavilion is a calming time of reveling in God's creation.
This museum full of antiques is very interesting, but it's only open on summer weekends, so plan accordingly.
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Dougherty Museum
8306 N 107th StThis museum full of antiques is very interesting, but it's only open on summer weekends, so plan accordingly.
If you need a break from strenuous hiking or just want some serene time, this garden is the place to go. Explore the many sculptures, or just enjoy the quiet nature. Free.
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Benson Sculpture Garden
1125 W 29th StIf you need a break from strenuous hiking or just want some serene time, this garden is the place to go. Explore the many sculptures, or just enjoy the quiet nature. Free.
If you like Western art, this is a great museum and sculpture garden. It's just down the street from Celestial Seasonings, so you can spend a half-day in this area and enjoy three things.
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Leanin' Tree Museum & Sculpture Garden Of Western Art
6055 Longbow DriveIf you like Western art, this is a great museum and sculpture garden. It's just down the street from Celestial Seasonings, so you can spend a half-day in this area and enjoy three things.
If you like history, check out the St. Vrain Historical Society that includes tours of the local Hover Home. http://www.stvrainhistory.org/Hover_Home.html
St. Vrain Historical Society
1309 Hover StreetIf you like history, check out the St. Vrain Historical Society that includes tours of the local Hover Home. http://www.stvrainhistory.org/Hover_Home.html
Everything Else
A small, local museum with interesting exhibits.
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City of Longmont Museum
400 Quail RdA small, local museum with interesting exhibits.
There is a nice swimming beach here, as well as fishing. There is a per vehicle cost but if you're going to spend a few hours, it's worth it.
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Calkins Lake
There is a nice swimming beach here, as well as fishing. There is a per vehicle cost but if you're going to spend a few hours, it's worth it.
This is a small lake packed with great views, a nice walking trail, and two playgounds for children. Bring our kayak or canoe, and enjoy a different vista.
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McIntosh Lake Nature Area
1905 Harvard StThis is a small lake packed with great views, a nice walking trail, and two playgounds for children. Bring our kayak or canoe, and enjoy a different vista.
When the weather has spoiled your plans, or you want to do something quiet after your hike, Crackpots provides many crafty options.
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Crackpots
505 Main StWhen the weather has spoiled your plans, or you want to do something quiet after your hike, Crackpots provides many crafty options.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place for kids and adults alike to unwind in the pool, or participate in one of the many other options. The per-day fee is small compared to other rec centers.
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City of Longmont Recreation Center
310 Quail RdThis is a great place for kids and adults alike to unwind in the pool, or participate in one of the many other options. The per-day fee is small compared to other rec centers.
A 20-minute drive from our house, the mini golf is fun for adults and children alike. The rest of the options are more fun for children.
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Gateway Park Fun Center
4800 28th StA 20-minute drive from our house, the mini golf is fun for adults and children alike. The rest of the options are more fun for children.
One of several Longmont breweries, this one offers a tour and tasting.
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Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston AveOne of several Longmont breweries, this one offers a tour and tasting.
Boulder Creek Winery - Closed for good.
6440 Odell PlEnjoy a tour and some wine from this local vineyard.
Looking for some old time candy or ice cream? Scrumptious is the place in down town Longmont.
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Scrumptious
508 Main StLooking for some old time candy or ice cream? Scrumptious is the place in down town Longmont.
Shopping
If you work in fiber arts, don't miss this attraction! It's attached to a cafe so you can make a day of it.
Lambspun of Colorado
1101 E Lincoln AveIf you work in fiber arts, don't miss this attraction! It's attached to a cafe so you can make a day of it.
Great deli. Lots of fruits, vegetables, and natural foods.
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Lucky's Market
700 Ken Pratt BlvdGreat deli. Lots of fruits, vegetables, and natural foods.
Essentials
If you want to stock up on trail mix and snacks for your hiking, Simply Bulk offers a lot, including many healthy and organic options.
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Simply Bulk Market
418 Main StIf you want to stock up on trail mix and snacks for your hiking, Simply Bulk offers a lot, including many healthy and organic options.