Introduction to Longmont

Longmont is a vibrant northern Colorado city of over 82,000 people, which has retained much of its small town quality of life.

  • Fast growing city
  • Small town feel
  • 300 days of sunshine
  • Spectacular view of snow capped mountains

Location
The City of Longmont is conveniently located to easily access much of what Colorado has to offer.

  • Central location along the Front Range (Rocky Mountains)
  • 40 minutes from Denver International Airport
  • 12 miles from downtown Boulder
  • Less than hour from Rocky Mountain National Park

Culture
The Longmont area is a culturally diverse community with a rich history.

  • Celebration of arts through events and exhibitions
  • Art in public places throughout Longmont
  • Rich history dating back to 1870

Recreation

  • Many activities in town or short drive away, including:
    • Climbing
    • Skiing
    • Camping
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golfing
    • Hiking
    • Shopping
  • More than 1500 acres of parks and open space
  • 3 municipal golf courses
  • Recreation centers, parks, and open space facilities

Economy and Commerce
From its origin in 1871 as a planned agricultural settlement, the community steadily grew and became a regional, agricultural and commercial center in northeast Boulder County. A new level of rapid expansion surfaced in the 1960’s spurred substantially by the Boulder-Longmont area’s high tech manufacturing and advanced service industries.

  • Lodging
    • Wide range of accommodations available
    • Short drive to some of the most popular visitor attractions in Colorado
    • Base camp for your Colorado adventure!
  • Shopping
    • Centrally located shopping district
    • Downtown shopping
    • Located within miles of neighboring towns and communities
  • Dining
    • Diversity of restaurants and cuisine
    • Some of the best fine dining available
    • Variety of local microbreweries

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Explore the Longmont Area

Discover the city of Longmont, Colorado and enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty and year-round recreation of the Northern Rocky Mountains.