A Taste of Winter in Longmont

Start your visit to Longmont with a stop at Loves GF Bakery. This bakery was where James Cash “J.C.” Penney started as a small business owner, and today, it is home to gluten-free treats!

After breakfast, head out for some winter activities! Just outside Longmont are two locations offering cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Head to Rabbit Mountain Open Space to try at one or both.

Local Tip:  Stop by Angles Sports Exchange for ski and snowshoe rentals.  If you prefer more leisurely snow activities, building snowmen, sledding or snowball fights can also be great ways to spend time outdoors in the winter here in Longmont!

Warm up after a morning of cold weather at the Pumphouse Brewery & Restaurant. In a historic Longmont building downtown, the Pumphouse offers an elevated pub and American-style cuisine paired with local beer brewed on-site.

After lunch, explore Downtown Longmont. With shops, eateries and public art, there is so much to do! Create pottery at Crackpots, visit a brewery, cidery or distillery, go shopping or take a self-guided art and history tour of Main Street. 

To finish up your first day in Longmont, dive into our ethnic cuisine with a dinner at Flavor of India, featuring modern, Indian entrees.

With stunning views of Longs Peak, the Fairfield Inn & Suites is the perfect place to stay on your visit to Longmont. The comfortable, well-appointed hotel is minutes from shopping & dining at Village at the Peaks. Use the hotel as your base to discover the rest of the Longmont, Colorado, area!

Check out Pistachio Bakery & Cafe for breakfast on your way out of town. They feature unique items like an Eiffel Benedict or Granola Waffles. Serving breakfast all day with additional lunch offerings, there is something for everyone.

Head out to St. Vrain State Park for some ice fishing, where you can take advantage of the premier ice fishing ponds at this Colorado State Park.

Local Tip: If you want a more extreme winter adventure, check out Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides based in Gunbarrel. Staying in Longmont, you can adventure up into the high country on winter day trips!

If you didn’t catch any fish for lunch, dive into the world of cheese and stroll through the walk-in cheese cooler that houses over 300 cheeses from all over the globe at Cheese Importers. 

The ice continues at the  Longmont Ice Pavilion. Open for public skating every day of the week at select times. The pavilion is a wonderful place to lace up your skates and enjoy the winter wonderland.

When you're finished with your time on the ice, head to the Longmont Climbing Collective or Warrior Playground.

Prepare yourself for a day of food starting at Lucile’s Creole Cafe. A cajun-inspired brunch establishment in a quaint, historic house, this place will transport you to New Orleans through flavor. It's the best way to start your day!

Experience all that Longmont has to offer for the afternoon through our craft libations and beers. Make sure to check out nationally accredited breweries Left Hand and Oskar Blues or the lager-only brewery, Wibby. Beer doesn’t strike your fancy? Check out St. Vrain Cidery or Dry Land Distillers on your craft journey through town!

Noted on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for their perfectly fried chicken, The Post is not to miss for your last evening in Longmont!