Longmont farms and ranches offer fun-filled adventures for the entire family. Enjoy activities from horseback riding, picking vegetables, petting zoos and agricultural education for all ages. Come visit the impressive Longmont ranches and Northern Colorado’s most favorite farms.

Learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. This site gives special focus to the years between 1900 and 1925, when local families prospered as farmers and witnessed the coming of the Modern Age. This farm is full of early history with many sites such as: loafing shed, blacksmith shop, windmill, barns, granaries, and much much more. Learn early history of the Lohr/McIntosh family.

• Sunflower Farm
  11150 Prospect Road
  Longmont, CO 80501
  Southeast Longmont
  303-774-8001

  Sunflower Farm is a 50 acre working farm, with century-old trees; barns, a silo, outbuildings and plenty of animals and horses. Hay wagon rides, carriages, petting zoo (the only USDA licensed agricultural petting zoo in Boulder County) and ponies are just a few of the offerings. Open May - December

• Miller Farms
  9440 Hwy 66
  Platteville, CO 80651
  970-785-6133

  This is a real working farm in operation since 1949. Throughout the year several major festivals and numerous events are held for both children and adults. The farm is available for birthday parties, family reunions, wedding receptions, or other events. Farm tours are designed to help students of all ages discover how a family farm runs on a daily basis. These tours include hay rides, a petting zoo, trains, planes, automobiles and lots of other fun along with educational activities for everyone.

• Mountain View Lavender Farm
  5100 N 109th St
  Longmont, CO 80504
  303-459-4560

  Unique experience never to be forgotten, five acres of lavender takes your breath away. Don’t hold your breath for long. You will want to inhale the beautiful scent of all these flowers as you enjoy the visual beauty. The farm opens to the public each weekend as the plants begin to bloom. You will have the opportunity to cut your own bundles of lavender. But, that’s not all; you may relax and enjoy a glass of tea or lemonade and ice cream. Many hand-crafted lavender products will also be available for purchase including bath and beauty products and other reminders of your visit to the farm.

• Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
  9057 Ute Hwy / CO 66
  Longmont, CO 80503
  303-684-0087

  The Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch is a fun for adults and children of all ages. Over 100 different varieties of vegetables all USDA Certified Organic. Big Fall Pumpkin Festival, carnival fun, educational tours, and traditional pumpkin patch and hay maze. Fun, fun, fun! Open Summer throughout October 31st.

• Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  Hwy 66 or Ute Highway
  Longmont, CO 80503

  One of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers along the Front Range. Over 3000 birds and mammals each year are cared for. Greenwood Wildlife rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Open 9am-4pm every day.

• The Wild Animal Sanctuary
  1946 WCR 53
  Keenesburg, CO 80643
  303-536-0118

  Located just outside of Longmont in Northern Colorado the Wild Animal Sanctuary is a state and federally licensed zoological facility, non-profit organization. Here you can visit with the home to more than 200 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Jaguars, Leopards, Mountain Lions, Lynx, Bobcats, Wolves and other wildlife. The Wild Animal Sanctuary has one of the most contemporary facilities in the nation, currently 240 acres of rolling grassland, habitats offer unprecedented freedom and natural living spaces for the animals that are rescued. Open every day 9am – 4pm, except major holidays and heavy snow days.

• Diamond D Dairy Farm
  4513 County Road 32
  Longmont, CO 80504

  Located just east of Longmont Diamond D Dairy is family owned and operated. We are the only milk processors in the state of Colorado to live on the dairy with our animals giving us the ability to manage every aspect of the operation in great detail. From the time the calves are born, they receive the highest quality treatment. Stop by and visit us sometime, we would love to see you! Tours available, call for schedule.

• Ollin Farms
  8627 North 95th St.
  ½ mile south of 110 and Hover
  Longmont, CO 80504

  A ten-acre family run farm located between the towns of Longmont and Niwot in beautiful Colorado. We produce a variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables as well as raise sheep, chickens, and honey bees. Our mission is to provide the community with a variety of delicious products as well as information on the benefits of sustainable agriculture. As the communities along the front range get more urbanized, the chance for children to experience the rich farming history of this region becomes more difficult. Ollin Farms is dedicated to preserving those traditions and this year we will be offering 3 summer camp sessions to give kids the opportunity to experience farm life first hand. This is a great opportunity to have a fun time learning about where our food comes from and to find out what it's like to be part of a thriving family farm.

• The Agricultural Heritage Center
  At the Lohr/McIntosh Farm
  8348 Highway 66
  Longmont, CO 80503

  Learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. This farm focuses on the years between 1900 and 1925, when local families prospered as farmers and witnessed the coming of the modern age. Visit the blacksmith shop, loafing shed, windmill, barns, livestock and much more.

• Anderson Farms
  6728 County Road 3 1/4
  Erie, CO 80516

  Home of Colorado's Oldest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. This farm offers many activities throughout the year as well. Come visit for all your event needs. At Anderson Farms, enjoy the spectacular views of the Front Range, Longs Peak and the serenity of this country farm as the beautiful backdrop for your celebration. Take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, take a tour see website for activities & vendors.

• Peaceful Valley Ranch
  475 Peaceful Valley Rd
  Lyons, CO 80540
  303-747-2881

  Enjoy some of the most majestic trail rides in Colorado. Just 40 minutes from Longmont on the Peak to Peak Highway. Morning and afternoon rides available, call for reservation. Add lunch for $9.95 at 12:00. Year-Round Ranch Resort with Year-Round Recreation. Bed & Breakfast, Full Meal Plan, Conferences, and Weddings. Come enjoy this Beautiful Ranch and all it's amenities.

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