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Things To Do
Left Hand Brewing Company
Celebrating over 20 years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers. Left Hand is one of the most honored and recognized breweries in the state, with over 28 Great American Beer Festival medals, 11 World Beer Cup awards, and 9 European Beer Star awards. Famous for their Nitro series, Left Hand Brewing established America’s original Nitro bottle with their popular Milk Stout Nitro. The Tasting Room offers a wide variety of Left Hand's award-winning series including Year Round, Seasonal, Cask and limited releases. Be sure to ask what's new from the pilot system to try rare releases that may only be available at the brewery. No reservations are necessary to enjoy a few pints in our Tasting Room, either inside the comfortable surroundings or outside on our patios, soaking in the year-round Colorado sunshine.
Sunflower Farm
What started out as an experiment—customizing a working farm around the interests of children and families has settled into a place to explore, dream, grow, learn, and connect with others. In serving the community the past decade we have confirmed: nature, animals, imaginative play, and wonder play a huge role in nurturing our souls; not just our children’s, but adults as well. Wooo hoo! As caretakers of this dirt, we are honored to witness these magical moments that you and your family will cherish forever. And if you are new to Sunflower Farm, you have yet to see it is actually a gem in the rough. Not polished and perfect; but real and organic. Here, nothing is commercial or staged—warm from the sun. Chickens run loose—burrowing in the cozy dirt. Perhaps a baby bird has fallen from the nest and is waiting to be rescued. An orphaned lamb nurses from a bottle. These vast Sunflower skies, century old trees and green fields of alfalfa welcome you! You are home.
Rabbit Mountain Hike
A nice simple hike with great views! Not too much of an altitude gain for all you out-of-staters and a very well kept trail. If you're looking for a simple morning and easy activity, this could be it! Grab your coffee, grab your hubby, grab your dog, and take a hike!
City of Longmont Museum
The Longmont Museum, housed in a distinctive contemporary building, features changing exhibits in history, art, and science, as well as the award-winning Front Range Rising, a long-term exhibit on the history and culture of this region. The Museum recently opened an expansion, featuring the 250-seat Stewart Auditorium and Cone-Shortall stage, the Swan Atrium, and the Kaiser Permanente Education Center. The Museum also has hands-on education programs for all ages, indoor and outdoor concerts and performances, film series, lectures and a gift shop featuring local history books, souvenirs and exhibit-related materials.
Dougherty Museum
The Dougherty Museum houses a collection of beautifully restored antique automobiles, including models powered by steam, electricity and early internal combustion types. Many of the cars date back 100 years and are in running order. Among the museum’s highlights are several Stanley Steamers, a 1902 Mobile Steamer owned by Boulder pioneer Andrew J. Macky, several phonographs invented by Thomas Edison, and late 19th century and early 20th century farm equipment.
Wibby Brewing
At Wibby Brewing, we start with traditional German lager brewing principles and add the American craft twist. Our craft lagers are brewed with German malt, American hops, and Rocky Mountain water. Cold fermentation and enhanced conditioning allow for our lagers to be bright and full-flavored with a crisp finish. The tasteful result is a collection of unique American lagers that few breweries in the craft beer community have explored. Cans of our Lightshine Helles, Wibby IPL, Moondoor Dunkel and Lightshine Radler, as well as our seasonal Double Dunkel, are available in our taproom! Wibtoberfest can be found for a limited time in a few stores! Can't decide? Grab a Lager Love Mixed 12-Pack!
Union Reservoir Park
Union Reservoir is a 736 acre body of water providing many outdoor recreational activities. Originally called Calkins Lake, the reservoir was carved out during the last glacial age and is one of only a few natural lakes in Colorado. In 1903, the Union Ditch Company began drilling a tunnel to release water into the St. Vrain Creek. According to Colorado water law, that made Union a true reservoir. Fee will be $12 per vehicle because of labor day
St. Vrain Cidery
A Colorado cider destination pouring 24 taps of hard-cider made from cideries all over Colorado. Our tap offerings range from dry to sweet and includes delicious flavors like Blueberry, Lavender, Ginger, Spice Chai, Vanilla, and Hopped Peary.
Cider Yoga
This is a fun special event on September 1st, 2019 from 10-11 AM! Bring: Water bottle, yoga mat*, yoga blanket (optional), and an open mind. *A limited number of loaner mats are available via Kevin, email to reserve. Cost: $8/person (includes a 4oz pour of cider after the class - must be 21+ for cider, all ages welcome for yoga). Kombucha also available.
Bootstrap LOCO Ukukeke Jam
Another special event on September 1st, 2019 from 2PM- 4 PM Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in- it's blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels welcome. Bootstrap Brewing opened its 2nd location in Downtown Longmont (1st location is in Niwot) where they continue to brew their award winning, fresh, delicious, craft beer. Stop in the new tasting room and enjoy a flight, pint or growler to go. Or, pick up a 6-pack or two and take it on the road with you. We offer live music and fun activities. Visit our calendar on our website.
Flatirons
The Flatirons are the striking, slanted, reddish-brown sandstone formations that make up a portion of Boulder’s foothills on the west side of town. They are Boulder’s most iconic landmark, and you’ll see their likeness in business logos and artwork throughout town. Whether frosted with snow, cloaked in fog, or glowing warm and red under sunny skies, the Flatirons offer the quintessential Boulder view. Once you snap a few shots of them from afar, head toward the foothills to explore them up close. You can help protect their natural beauty by remembering these Mountain Manners.
Pearl Street
A street lined with restaurants, shops and people watching, four blocks of which have been closed to traffic, Pearl Street is the heart and soul of Boulder — and has been for 40 years! Here, in the center of historic downtown, locals and visitors stroll the brick-paved pedestrian walkway, linger on sun-dappled benches and restaurant patios, shop to their hearts' content, and stop to watch only-in-Boulder street performers.
Celestial Seasonings Free Tour
A Hall family favorite!! If you're sturggling with allergies, the mint room will clear you right up! Get an up-close look at how the largest tea manufacturer in North America blends ingredients into some of the country's most beloved teas (Sleepytime tea, anyone?). See the production floor, catch of whiff of the famous mint room, taste any of the teas and view tea-box art in the gallery — all for free. Celestial Seasonings was named one of the country's best food factory tours by USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Opens a New Window. .
Boulder Theater
Got an itch to see a movie in a clasic theater? This is the place for you! The Boulder Theater truly is an all-around entertainment venue: live music of all genres, film, comedy, spoken word, corporate meetings, tech conferences, and private celebrations to name a few.
Boulder Farmers Market
Experience Boulder like a local. The Boulder Farmers Market has become a weekly ritual for Boulderites. Established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public, the Boulder Farmers Market is now the largest in Colorado. As a grower-only market, shoppers are guaranteed the best selection of locally grown, seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products available in Boulder County, most of which is organically or naturally grown/produced. They also get to meet and learn directly from the farmer how their food was grown, when it was picked, how to keep it fresh and, in many cases, new ideas on how to prepare and enjoy it. In Boulder and Longmont! Boulder Saturday: 8 AM – 2PM ON 13TH STREET BETWEEN CANYON & ARAPAHOE APRIL 6, 2019 –NOVEMBER 23, 2019 Longmont Saturday: 8AM – 1PM AT FAIRGROUNDS 9595 NELSON ROAD APRIL 6, 2019 – NOVEMBER 23, 2019
University of Colorado Boulder
Architecturally stunning and full of lovely gathering spaces, the CU campus is worth a stroll through just to admire the setting. But there are also a few attractions that are worthy of your can't-miss list, too: Old Main (the school's original building dating back to 1876), Mary Rippon Theatre (home stage for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival), Macky Auditorium and Fiske Planetarium being chiefly among them.