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Winter Family Fun in Longmont

Family Fun in Longmont for Fall & Winter

3 days

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This easy-going community is just 16 miles outside Boulder, but it has a character all its own. Featuring a lively and historic downtown, plenty of open space, bike paths, high-tech companies and lots of new housing developments, Longmont is a vibrant, diverse town.

Sustainability Activity

Travel Like a Local: There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Day 1

Activity

Twin Peaks Escape Room

Twin Peaks Escape room is Longmont’s newest completely private escape room. The goal is simple: you have 60 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles to unlock the mysteries of the room. Are you up... Read More

Lunch

Jefe's Tacos & Tequila

Jefe's Tacos & Tequila combines the authentic with the modern, both in food and drink. Read More

Activity

Longmont Museum

Permanent exhibitions explore the history of Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley. Special exhibitions may be hands-on children-oriented exhibitions, high-quality local, regional, or national art,... Read More

Dinner

Caprese Trattoria

The traditional Italian menu features Chef Monnanni’s signature house-made mozzarellas, as well as a variety of traditional Italian antipasti and pasta. Read More

Activity

St. Vrain Cidery

We are a craft hard cider company & all cider tap house, started by three friends with a vision to create a Colorado cider destination. Our tap offerings range from dry to sweet and are infused... Read More

Lodging

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longmont

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longmont If you're looking for hotels near Boulder, Colorado, make sure that you check out our property located in the foothills of the beautiful Rocky... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

Longmont Farmers Market

The Longmont Farmers' Market season runs every Saturday beginning the first Saturday in April through the first Saturday in November, 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Read More

Activity

Boulder County Agricultural Heritage Center

Get a glimpse into the history of agriculture in Boulder County and enjoy the rural surroundings. This site focuses on the years 1900 to 1925 when local families prospered as farmers and... Read More

Lunch

Post Chicken & Beer Longmont

Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this supreme casual restaurant in Longmont has crazy-good fried chicken, icy cold Colorado craft beers, happy hour.

Activity

Warrior Playground

The Warrior Playground is a full-scale American Ninja Warrior and Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Training facility for kids & adults to experience the thrill of tackling the obstacles they see on the... Read More

Dinner

Rosalee's Pizzeria

Rosalee’s Pizzeria is an Old World East Coast-style neighborhood pizzeria. Read More

Activity

Tower of Compassion

Kanemoto Park showcases the Tower of Compassion, a structure built in the style of a traditional Japanese temple. It was donated to the people of Longmont by the Kanemoto family as an expression of... Read More

Lodging

SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Boulder Longmont

Great whether traveling on business or for pleasure! Read More

Day 3

Breakfast

Garden Gate Cafe

The Garden Gate Cafe is a friendly neighborhood restaurant located in Niwot, Colorado. We specialize in cooking up fresh, delicious and affordable breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.

Activity

Sandstone Ranch

Skate park, adventure playground, water features, picnicking areas, walking trails and more. Read More

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Lunch

Cheese Importers

Cheese Importers is a Colorado family-owned business founded in 1976. We offer natural, organic and imported cheeses, cured meats, specialty oils, spices, olives, chocolate, and other unique... Read More

Activity

Ice Pavilion

Longmont Ice Pavilion is a seasonal full-service ice facility, offering public ice skating, hockey, skating lessons and more.

Dinner

The Wild Game Longmont

Bowling, arcades, pingpong and a full-service casual dining experience featuring classic Americana cuisine in the restaurant, on the outdoor patio and second level balcony / bar looking west at... Read More

Activity

Jonny's of Longmont

Jonny’s of Longmont is open for lunch and dinner 5 days a week: Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 8 PM. We offer take-out, delivery, and catering and are pleased to serve community events and... Read More

Lodging

Hampton Inn Longmont

Experience the Hampton Inn Longmont - a hotel offering a serene environment while being close to downtown Boulder attractions and business centers.