The Dougherty Museum
located 1 mile South of Longmont on US Hwy. 287. It is filled with
more than 150 antique cars, musical instruments and farm equipment
dating back to 1902. The museum is open from June 1st and will close
this year August 26th. Hours: Friday - Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm,
admission is $4/per adult, $3/per children (6 -12), Children under
6 are free. Visitors are required to pay for entrance to the museum
only once per season. For more information or to arrange a group
tour call 303-776-2520.
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center - located on the South side of
Longmont at 400 Quail Road, near the new Longmont Recreation Center.
For program details and hours, visit their website at http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum/.
OLD FIREHOUSE ART CENTER
http://firehouseart.org
667 Fourth Avenue & Coffman
Longmont, Colorado
(303) 651-2787
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 5 pm & Saturday 10 am – 2 pm. Old Firehouse produces six unique exhibits a year featuring local, regional and national talent.
The Sandstone Ranch Visitor Center is the former Morse Coffin homestead site. Displays on the local environment and history of the house are available to visitors every Tuesday from 9 am to Noon and on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm through October. Admission is free. The Sandstone Ranch Visitor Center is located on Highway 119, one mile east of Weld County Road 1. Turn south at the easternmost entrance (the Sandstone Ranch District Park entrance) next to the Chevrolet dealer and follow the signs to the Visitor Center parking lot. For more directions or information, call 303-774-4692.
Anderson Farms - Corn
Maze
http://www.andersonfarms.com
6728 Weld County Road 3 1/4
Erie, CO 80516
Mike Smith (303) 828-0248
Jim Anderson (303) 776-8628
Federal Aviation Administration FAA controls air traffic for portions of nine states. Tours
are available by appointment.
2211 17th Avenue
Longmont, CO
303-651-4315
Longmont
Chorale
P.O. Box 902
Longmont, CO 80502
Ron Worme, President
Phone: (303) 651-7664
Since 1966, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has provided an
opportunity for area residents and classical musicians to experience
and perform live symphonic music through a variety of outreach
programs, classical concerts and community events.
Their mission is to foster and promote the appreciation and
understanding of symphonic music through performances and educational
programs. Each year, the orchestra performs over 12 concerts, which
are enjoyed by more than 15,000 people. Although the Longmont
Symphony Orchestra primarily services citizens of the City of
Longmont, its sphere of influence includes the entire St. Vrain
Valley, including other communities in Boulder, Weld, Larimer, and
Adams Counties.
The Agricultural Heritage Center
The Lohr/McIntosh Farm is located at 8348 Ute Highway 66 in Longmont, west of
Hover Road on the way to Lyons. The farm has been turned into an agricultural
heritage site where the public is invited to take tours and hear about the history
of the farm that occurred between 1900 and 1925. The site is open from 10:00am
to 5:00pm Fridays through Sundays and tours begin at 11:00am. Admission is free.
Call 303-776-8848 or visit their website.
Boulder
County Fairgrounds & Park Provides campground sites, as well as hosts weekly programs
throughout the year, including the Boulder County Fair, antique
and craft shows and rodeos.
9595 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO
To hear a recording of upcoming events, call 303-441-3927. To schedule
an event at the Fairgrounds or for more information, contact the
Scheduling Office at 303-678-6235 or [email protected].
Barbour Ponds State Recreation Area Family oriented fishing and camping area East of Longmont with
a nature trail named Successional Stage of the Wetlands near
I-25 & Hwy. 119.
Callahan
House An imposing 1892 Victorian home listed on the National Register. The formal
Italian gardens are open to the public and available as rental facilities for
weddings, meetings and parties.
312 Terry St.
Longmont, CO
303-776-5191
Historic Callahan House and Gardens Tours - located at 312 Terry St. Longmont are available every second Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. beginning in June through the month of September. Tours are free and no appointments are necessary. For more information please call 303-776-5191.
Golden Ponds 94 acres of natural open space, 56 which are 4 different ponds
featuring nature walkways and bikeways, picnicking, fishing, and
wildlife observation.
City of Longmont Parks
303-651-8446
3rd. Ave. & Hover Rd.
Longmont, CO
Historic East Side Historic District National Historic District of some two dozen historical homes
from Terry to Grant between 3rd. and 5th Avenues. (East & West
side walking tour brochures are available at the Longmont Museum).
Historical Walking Tours of Longmont St. Vrain Historical Society
Longmont, CO
303-776-1870
Hover Home
http://hoverhome.com/
Hoverhome is a late Tudo Revival home constructed in 1913-1914 for
Charles and Katherine Hover. Designed by the Denver architectural
firm of Roeschlaub & Roseschlaub, the 6,000 square-foot house
was built according to 56 pages of detailed specifications calling
for "all materials and workmanship to be of the finest quality
throughout". This home is part of the National Register Historic
District being preserved for the community by the St.
Vrain Historical Society.
Located at 1309 Hover Road, Longmont. Phone: 303-774-7810 Tours available, call
for details.
Longmont
Memorial Rose Garden The rose garden was started in 1945 by former Longmont Lions
Club President, the late Theodore Schey. The garden is dedicated
to veterans of all wars. In 1952, the garden was placed on the National
Recognition listing and became an All-American Rose Selection Public
Garden. Most of the roses are A.A.R.S. Winners. Located at the Roosevelt
Park, West End. For more information contact the
City of Longmont Parks Division at
303-651-8446.
Old Mill Park This is the site of an old mill house, two log cabins, and
historic homes with artifacts from pioneers who settled the St.
Vrain Valley from 1859 to 1890. Its lovely gardens and gazebo make
it a welcome spot to break for lunch.
City of Longmont Parks
303-651-8446 St. Vrain Historical Society
237 Pratt St.
303-776-1870
Old St. Stephen's Church Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this red
brick church was built in 1881. It's located right on Main street at
470 Main St.,
Longmont, CO. Call
303-651-6130 or 1-800-728-6120 for more information. It is currently the offices for the St. Vrain Historical Society.
Ryssby Church Ryssby Church was built in the mid-1880's by Swedish immigrants.
Regular Swedish services were held at Ryssby until they merged with
the Elim Lutheran Church in Longmont in 1914. Located on 63rd Street
West of Longmont, South of Nelson Road. For more information, contact
Ruth Anderson: 303-774-7761
St. Vrain Canyon Scenic, historic canyon named for mountain man Ceran St. Vrain.
Highway 66 West to Lyons, then follow Highway 7 West of Lyons.
St. Vrain Greenway
St. Vrain Greenway extends approximately three miles from Main Street
to Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area. The greenway is a habitat
for native and migrating wildlife.
City of Longmont Parks & Forestry Division.
303-651-8446
Sunflower Farm
Offers many activities for children including "Kid's Farmfest" which is an old
fashioned farm outing that includes pony rides, petting zoo, giant sandbox and
a tree house. Located in Longmont at 11150 Prospect Road. Fees are $7 for kids
and $3 for adults. Call 303-661-0954 for details. http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com
Tower of Compassion Given to Longmont in 1972 by the Kanemoto Families, this Oriental
pagoda symbolizes compassion, which plays large part in all religions.
The pagoda has five levels - each symbolizing an element of true
companssion; Love, Empathy, Undertanding, Gratitude, and Giving
Selfessly of oneself. Lights on the different levels make nighttime
viewing worthwhiles.
City of Longmont Parks
303-651-8446 Kanemoto Park
Missouri & S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO
Union Reservoir Located East of Longmont, this facility offers boating, fishing,
swimming, camping, and picnic areas for the whole family to enjoy.
Picnic Tables are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Volleyball nets are available. City
of Longmont Parks
303-651-8446
Open March 1st through November 1st.
303-772-1265
Vance
Brand Civic Auditorium The auditorium was named in honor of Longmont native and American astronaut
Vance Brand. Hosts the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, Longmont Chorale, and other
community events, plays and other activities.
Vance Brand Civic Auditorium is the auditorium next to Skyline High School
600 E. Mountain View Ave.
Longmont, CO
303-651-0401(Office number for the auditorium)
720-494-3741 (Skyline H.S. number)
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