Things to Do in Longmont
Self-contained brewery city with its own fiber internet and a revitalized Main Street
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 200+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 12+ breweries + 2 distilleries + St. Vrain Cidery
- Coffee Shops
- Moderate — local roasters and cafes on Main Street
- Farmers Market
- Longmont Farmers Market (Saturdays, summer)
- Food Trucks
- Active — regular rallies and brewery pairings
Notable Restaurants
- Left Hand Brewing (nationally distributed, Boston Ave taproom)
- Wibby Brewing (2023 GABF Brewery of the Year, lagers)
- Oskar Blues (craft-beer-in-cans pioneer, Tasty Weasel taproom)
- 300 Suns Brewing (downtown community taproom)
- Jefe's Tacos & Tequila
- Smokin' Dave's BBQ
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Longmont Museum & Cultural Center (exhibits, 250-seat Stewart Auditorium)
- Museums
- Longmont Museum & Cultural Center (history, art, performances)
- Live Music
- Dickens Opera House (historic), breweries host live music regularly
- Public Art
- Downtown Creative District — murals, galleries, public installations
Annual Events
- Día de los Muertos (Colorado's largest & oldest — 8,000+ attendees)
- ArtWalk on Main Street (September)
- Longmont Arts Week
- Cinco de Mayo celebration
- Rhythm on the River (summer concert series)
- Longmont Oktoberfest
Parks & Outdoors
- Union Reservoir — 700+ acres, swimming beach, paddleboarding, fishing
- St. Vrain Greenway Trail — 17+ miles through the city
- Sandstone Ranch — 300 acres, community park, sports fields
- Button Rock Preserve — Ralph Price Reservoir, hiking — permit required
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- 6 off-leash dog parks (Rough and Ready, Blue Skies Park, and more)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- St. Vrain Greenway (17+ mi), Lagerman Agricultural Preserve (6.5 mi)
- Vet Clinics
- 10+ (A Pet's Place, Cambridge Animal Hospital, Family Pet Hospital)
- Pet Stores
- Petco, PetSmart, local pet supply shops
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- 300 Suns, St. Vrain Cidery, Left Hand Brewing — most brewery patios welcome dogs
FAQ — Longmont
What outdoor recreation is available in Longmont?
Longmont offers Union Reservoir with 700+ acres, a swimming beach, paddleboarding, and fishing — a rare lake lifestyle amenity on the Front Range. St. Vrain Greenway Trail runs 17+ miles through the city. Sandstone Ranch provides 300 acres of community park space, and Button Rock Preserve features Ralph Price Reservoir with hiking (permit required).
What dining options are available in Longmont?
Longmont has 200+ restaurants and a thriving craft beer scene with 12+ breweries, 2 distilleries, and St. Vrain Cidery. Notable spots include: • Left Hand Brewing — nationally distributed, flagship Boston Ave taproom • Wibby Brewing — 2023 GABF Brewery of the Year, lager-focused • Oskar Blues — craft-beer-in-cans pioneer, Tasty Weasel taproom • 300 Suns Brewing — downtown community taproom The Longmont Farmers Market runs Saturdays in summer.