Guidebook for Mead
Parks & Nature
Beautiful lake - children's beach/playground; doggie beach; wind sailing; sail boats (rentals), bird watching; fishing; hanging out.
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Calkins Lake
Beautiful lake - children's beach/playground; doggie beach; wind sailing; sail boats (rentals), bird watching; fishing; hanging out.
Small rustic historic area. No swimming but nice lake for fishing; sightseeing; picnicking. Original location of the town of Mead; Die Hard 2 was filmed here - snowmobile and church scenes.
The Meade Highlandlake Pioneer Cemetery is close by, on CR 36 between CR 5 and CR 3.
Highland Lake
Small rustic historic area. No swimming but nice lake for fishing; sightseeing; picnicking. Original location of the town of Mead; Die Hard 2 was filmed here - snowmobile and church scenes.
The Meade Highlandlake Pioneer Cemetery is close by, on CR 36 between CR 5 and CR 3.
Center of many Longmont Fairs and Events - watch the Longmont Calendar. Featuring Ice Skating in beautiful park setting, Summer Rose Garden - scenic walking paths, children's playground. Senior Center on grounds.
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Roosevelt Park Pnr
775 Coffman StCenter of many Longmont Fairs and Events - watch the Longmont Calendar. Featuring Ice Skating in beautiful park setting, Summer Rose Garden - scenic walking paths, children's playground. Senior Center on grounds.
St. Vrain State Park
3785 5Tubing on the St Vrain River - rentals available. Cute Eclectic mountain town - gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Small shops, eateries and hosts several music festivals and events during the year.
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Lyons
Tubing on the St Vrain River - rentals available. Cute Eclectic mountain town - gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Small shops, eateries and hosts several music festivals and events during the year.
Incredible hiking, picnicking, nature watching. Many trail heads, waterfalls, mountain bilking, hiking and cross country skiing. .
Wild Basin Ranger Station
County Highway 115Incredible hiking, picnicking, nature watching. Many trail heads, waterfalls, mountain bilking, hiking and cross country skiing. .
Beautiful trails - hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, nature walks and picnicking. You will not be disappointed.
PEACEFUL VALLEY
Middle Saint Vrain CreekBeautiful trails - hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, nature walks and picnicking. You will not be disappointed.
On the list of free ways to experience Boulder - park which sits at the foot of the Boulder Flatirons, with trails to take you to all the beautiful scenic areas to explore their beauty.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetOn the list of free ways to experience Boulder - park which sits at the foot of the Boulder Flatirons, with trails to take you to all the beautiful scenic areas to explore their beauty.
Disc Golf ( Frisbee Golf Course) for those enthusiasts. Walk able distance to the cottage - some hills for exercising.
Ames Park
Disc Golf ( Frisbee Golf Course) for those enthusiasts. Walk able distance to the cottage - some hills for exercising.
Renowned for its mountain climbing beginner and more expert rope climbing. Local hot water spring pool and recreation center. Beautiful walks along the creek/river.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
321 Eldorado Springs DrRenowned for its mountain climbing beginner and more expert rope climbing. Local hot water spring pool and recreation center. Beautiful walks along the creek/river.
Incredible rock formations. Favorite spot for mountain climbers. Fresh Spring pool - mountain hideaway town - curves around South Boulder Creek. Fishing hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing..
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Eldorado Springs
Incredible rock formations. Favorite spot for mountain climbers. Fresh Spring pool - mountain hideaway town - curves around South Boulder Creek. Fishing hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing..
Arts & Culture
Small quaint museum of Longmont History - usually features special exhibit for children. Next to the Longmont Recreation Center for great swimming and indoor sports activities/exercise.
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City of Longmont Museum
400 Quail RdSmall quaint museum of Longmont History - usually features special exhibit for children. Next to the Longmont Recreation Center for great swimming and indoor sports activities/exercise.
Firehouse Art Center
667 4th AveLocal artists and crafts
Entertainment & Activities
Great swimming for all ages - lazy river;/tubes, water slides; exercise and indoor sports. Cheap Snacks.
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City of Longmont Recreation Center
310 Quail RdGreat swimming for all ages - lazy river;/tubes, water slides; exercise and indoor sports. Cheap Snacks.
Food Scene
Relaxed atmosphere, operated by a local family and right next door to Black Canyon Distillery. Great food - sample the Chile Rellenos and margaritas. Happy Hour specials.
Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
4322 CO-66Relaxed atmosphere, operated by a local family and right next door to Black Canyon Distillery. Great food - sample the Chile Rellenos and margaritas. Happy Hour specials.
Recently changed names to Kelly's Cafe and Pub - small bar/casual restaurant - short walk from the Cottage Studio. Local feel and incredible wings !!!
Arlo's Place
499 Main StRecently changed names to Kelly's Cafe and Pub - small bar/casual restaurant - short walk from the Cottage Studio. Local feel and incredible wings !!!
Longmont local cheese maker - tasting area - many imported cheeses, rare foods and snacks. Bar, restaurant and gift shop Outdoor patio and local music. A MUST visit.
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Cheese Importers
103 Main StLongmont local cheese maker - tasting area - many imported cheeses, rare foods and snacks. Bar, restaurant and gift shop Outdoor patio and local music. A MUST visit.
Sightseeing
Camp St Malo
10758 CO-7Historic and scenic - tranquil and spiritual.
Essentials
Less traffic than heading into Longmont - cross I-25 and head off to King Soopers, Lowes and many nice small restaurants - shoppes, laundromats, exercise and beauty spots.
Frederick
Less traffic than heading into Longmont - cross I-25 and head off to King Soopers, Lowes and many nice small restaurants - shoppes, laundromats, exercise and beauty spots.
Less traffic than heading into Longmont - cross I-25 and head off to King Soopers, Lowes and many nice small restaurants - shoppes, laundromats, exercise and beauty spots.
Firestone
Less traffic than heading into Longmont - cross I-25 and head off to King Soopers, Lowes and many nice small restaurants - shoppes, laundromats, exercise and beauty spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pear Street offers a glimpse into the Boulder culture. Outdoor mall with unique shops, galleries, restaurants, breweries, live music and outdoor performers and street vendors. Walking distance to Boulder Creek park and the Boulder library.
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Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayPear Street offers a glimpse into the Boulder culture. Outdoor mall with unique shops, galleries, restaurants, breweries, live music and outdoor performers and street vendors. Walking distance to Boulder Creek park and the Boulder library.
Local Longmont restaurant pub - great food and always hopping.
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Mike O'Shays Restaurant & Ale House
512 Main StLocal Longmont restaurant pub - great food and always hopping.
Local distinct beers. Rowdy and casual. Local night spot. Good American cooking.
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Pumphouse Brewery
540 Main StLocal distinct beers. Rowdy and casual. Local night spot. Good American cooking.
BEER RELEASES, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE BREWERY.
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Wibby Brewing
209 Emery StBEER RELEASES, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE BREWERY.