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.
