Lafayette, Boulder, Denver's Guidebook
Outdoor Adventure
The location in South Boulder is only 25 minutes by car from Lafayette revealing a 1.6 billion year panorama of geologic history. There are a few easy to moderate hikes to choose from lasting 2-4 hours round trip. Before going please check the weather and be prepared if rain or snow is in the forecast. Wear appropriate clothing, and footwear, rain gear (if needed), bring snacks, and at least 2 quarts of water per person.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
321 Eldorado Springs DrThe location in South Boulder is only 25 minutes by car from Lafayette revealing a 1.6 billion year panorama of geologic history. There are a few easy to moderate hikes to choose from lasting 2-4 hours round trip. Before going please check the weather and be prepared if rain or snow is in the forecast. Wear appropriate clothing, and footwear, rain gear (if needed), bring snacks, and at least 2 quarts of water per person.
Located in Alamosa, CO and is a 4 hour drive from Lafayette. The entire dune field encompasses 30 square miles and the tallest dune towers 750 feet highHave some fun sledding down the sand year-round. You'll find picnicking, hiking and camping opportunities, consider the challenging four-wheel scenic drive on Medano Pass, horseback-riding trails and ranger-led nature walks. How about 14,000- and 13,000-foot peaks to climb (Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Cleveland Peak and Mount Herard).
The sand dunes elevate (8,200 feet) and its rural location makes dark-sky- stargazers enjoy a spectacular sky. special astronomy programs many evenings May–September.
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Great Sand Dunes Nationalpark und Schutzgebiet
Located in Alamosa, CO and is a 4 hour drive from Lafayette. The entire dune field encompasses 30 square miles and the tallest dune towers 750 feet highHave some fun sledding down the sand year-round. You'll find picnicking, hiking and camping opportunities, consider the challenging four-wheel scenic drive on Medano Pass, horseback-riding trails and ranger-led nature walks. How about 14,000- and 13,000-foot peaks to climb (Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Cleveland Peak and Mount Herard).
The sand dunes elevate (8,200 feet) and its rural location makes dark-sky- stargazers enjoy a spectacular sky. special astronomy programs many evenings May–September.
Boulder Historic Sightseeing
2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO For thousands of years, the Boulder Valley was home to several tribes of Native Americans until European colonization began in the 1600s. Learn more about the transformation of Boulder in the past 200 + years.
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Boulder History Museum
2205 Broadway2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO For thousands of years, the Boulder Valley was home to several tribes of Native Americans until European colonization began in the 1600s. Learn more about the transformation of Boulder in the past 200 + years.
Chautauqua Park in Boulder is a 25 minute drive from your guest suite. is a portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. The park land consists of hiking trails, Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium, and Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and provides a playground, tennis courts, and open turf.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetChautauqua Park in Boulder is a 25 minute drive from your guest suite. is a portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. The park land consists of hiking trails, Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium, and Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and provides a playground, tennis courts, and open turf.
Downtown and Outdoor Lafayette
"The Shack" is an interpretive, educational center located at Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve. Visit The Shack to discover more about Colorado flora and fauna, the future of sustainability and the unique connections between humans and Earth.
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Lafayette
"The Shack" is an interpretive, educational center located at Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve. Visit The Shack to discover more about Colorado flora and fauna, the future of sustainability and the unique connections between humans and Earth.
Downtown Lafayette is within walking distance of your guest suite. Restaurants (some outdoor dining), pubs, sweet shops, antique shops, and local gift shops. Some outdoor dining is available weather permitted.
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Lafayette
Downtown Lafayette is within walking distance of your guest suite. Restaurants (some outdoor dining), pubs, sweet shops, antique shops, and local gift shops. Some outdoor dining is available weather permitted.
Lafayette's Quick Outings
Open to the Public at 108 E Simpson St on Wed - Fri 10a-2p and Sat 8a-12p. Most often you will be welcomed by an Lafayette historical volunteer and provided a personalized tour for an informed visit. You may also call ahead and arrange a tour.
Miner's Museum
108 E Simpson StOpen to the Public at 108 E Simpson St on Wed - Fri 10a-2p and Sat 8a-12p. Most often you will be welcomed by an Lafayette historical volunteer and provided a personalized tour for an informed visit. You may also call ahead and arrange a tour.
Start trail 8 minutes by car from your guest suite. Easy walking trail close to Downtown Lafayette
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Coal Creek Trail - Lafayette, CO
Start trail 8 minutes by car from your guest suite. Easy walking trail close to Downtown Lafayette
Downtown Boulder
Pearl Street is brick-paved pedestrian walkway with restaurants, shops and people watching, Pearl Street is the heart and soul of Boulder — and has been for more than four decades! Enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations, and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics.
Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center
Pearl Street is brick-paved pedestrian walkway with restaurants, shops and people watching, Pearl Street is the heart and soul of Boulder — and has been for more than four decades! Enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations, and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics.
Food scene
Lafayette's breakfast and lunch serving traditional authentic French light meals, delicious croissants and pastries 7 days a week. Thur, Fri, Sat open from 4p-7:30p serving house wines and mimosas.
Jeannot's Patisserie & Bistro
Lafayette's breakfast and lunch serving traditional authentic French light meals, delicious croissants and pastries 7 days a week. Thur, Fri, Sat open from 4p-7:30p serving house wines and mimosas.
Lafayette's delicious authentic Mexican food - reservations suggested-very popular! Open at 11:30a 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
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Teocalli Cocina
103 N Public RdLafayette's delicious authentic Mexican food - reservations suggested-very popular! Open at 11:30a 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Lafayette's offering a rotating selection of delicious 24 flavors of Glacier Homemade ice cream.
Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream
1455 Coal Creek DrLafayette's offering a rotating selection of delicious 24 flavors of Glacier Homemade ice cream.
Lafayette's European chocolates, gelato, and delicious coffee. Comfortable seating.
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Chocolaterie Stam
103 N Public RdLafayette's European chocolates, gelato, and delicious coffee. Comfortable seating.
Lafayette location open 7 days a week for American breakfasts and lunch. Very busy on the weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Tangerine - Lafayette
300 S Public Rd Lafayette location open 7 days a week for American breakfasts and lunch. Very busy on the weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Lafayette's casual eclectic Coloradan fare alongside craft beers & house cocktails - open at 4p / Sat &Sun Brunch 10a. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Community
206 S Public RdLafayette's casual eclectic Coloradan fare alongside craft beers & house cocktails - open at 4p / Sat &Sun Brunch 10a. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Lafayette at 201 E Simpson serving locally baked pastries, breakfast burritos, bagels, panini, quiche and of course delicious coffee! .
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East Simpson Coffee Company
201 E Simpson StLafayette at 201 E Simpson serving locally baked pastries, breakfast burritos, bagels, panini, quiche and of course delicious coffee! .
Best to visit all summer long with both indoor and outdoor tables. Great for groups - reservations recommended - check their website for the delicious menu. Food truck on site serving lobster rolls, pear and brie sandwiches, and delicious ciders.
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Acreage by Stem Ciders
1380 Horizon AveBest to visit all summer long with both indoor and outdoor tables. Great for groups - reservations recommended - check their website for the delicious menu. Food truck on site serving lobster rolls, pear and brie sandwiches, and delicious ciders.
Pubs and Brewery's
Lafayette's location serving beer and spirits exclusively crafted in Colorado and whiskey from all over the world. The menu is what you might call bacon-centric. They hand-cut thick slices of applewood smoked bacon and use it liberally on nearly everything. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoor and outdoor seating. This pub is within walking distance of your guest suite.
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William Oliver's Publick House
201 N Public RdLafayette's location serving beer and spirits exclusively crafted in Colorado and whiskey from all over the world. The menu is what you might call bacon-centric. They hand-cut thick slices of applewood smoked bacon and use it liberally on nearly everything. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoor and outdoor seating. This pub is within walking distance of your guest suite.
Located in Lafayette providing music events and food trucks (street food) serving Thai, Maine lobster, Mexican, pizza, BBQ, etc. On Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon try the tasting room serving specialty and small batch beers, classics, gluten free, and cans to go.
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Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company
297 US-287Located in Lafayette providing music events and food trucks (street food) serving Thai, Maine lobster, Mexican, pizza, BBQ, etc. On Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon try the tasting room serving specialty and small batch beers, classics, gluten free, and cans to go.
Located in Lafayette serving delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. Also vegetarian and seafood dishes, and fresh salads.
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The Post Brewing Company
105 W Emma StLocated in Lafayette serving delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. Also vegetarian and seafood dishes, and fresh salads.