Longmont

Longmont is a vibrant community located in a spectacular setting at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering some of the best views of the mountains of any Front Range community. The city is named after Long’s Peak, which is prevalent on the western horizon at 14,255 feet. The town is one of the fastest growing in America, with plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, dining and shopping.

With over 1,500 acres of open space and parks, Longmont offers the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in close proximity to the mountains, residents can take advantage of the wide range of outdoor activities available including biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, skiing, fishing, boating and camping.

The economy of the area has remained consistently strong and growing, with increased focus on the vital high tech industry. Since 1965 when IBM moved into the area, the City has increasingly attracted other high-tech companies such as Storage Tek, Seagate and Amgen to name just a few. The Software & Information Association recently confirmed that the Boulder/Longmont area has the highest concentration of software-related jobs in the nation. Even with this boom in technology business, the agricultural roots that define the area are still robust and prospering.

Lovers of music, art and theater have a wide array of choices either within the City of Longmont or a short drive away to Denver. Longmont offers fabulous events put on by The Longmont Symphony Orchestra, The Longmont Theatre Company, The Longmont Museum and the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium. Only 37 miles into the Denver metro area, or 16 miles to Boulder, residents can partake in numerous attractions such as performing arts centers, museum, nightclubs, concerts and galleries.

Along with the numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, Longmont has a wide variety of dining choices, from fine dining to cozy cafes. Casual dining can be found at places such as Johnny Carinos while special occasions might call for a visit to Hunter’s Restaurant or the Whetstone Steak House. Shoppers will find everything from quaint shops on Main Street to the newest retail outlets at the Twin Peaks Mall.

To keep pace with Longmont’s bustling economy, housing developments are popping up all over the area. New homes are going up on the East side of Longmont, providing residents with beautiful mountain views along with quick highway access.