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The Town of Lyons is a Statutory Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2033 at the 2010 United States Census, up from 1585 at the 2000 United States Census. Lyons is located at the confluence of North St. Vrain Creek and South St. Vrain Creek, 20 miles (32 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to its location at the intersection of State Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 36 which lead to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is sometimes referred to as "The Double Gateway to the Rockies".
Restaurants in Lyons
1. Spirit Hound Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Spirit Hound embodies the enterprising spirit of the old west, a passion for fine spirits, and our own discoveries in how to distill beverages with high quality and uniquely drinkable character. Our spirits are made with local ingredients such as freshly-picked Rocky Mountain juniper berries and Colorado-grown and -malted barley. We built much of our own distillation equipment to capture all of the purity and flavor and make sure it gets into every bottle we sell - and every glass you drink.
Reviewed By Originaldemonseed - San Antonio, Texas
Stopped in with friends we were visiting. We are from Texas. Tried the whiskey, gin and moonshine. Bought the whiskey and the gin. We had a couple of cocktails each. Bloody Mary's and the gin Moscow mules. All of the drinks were very good. Both my wife and our friend had the drink of the day. They both loved their drinks.
Our server was very attentive and friendly. He let me taste the moonshine, whiskey and gin.
I would highly recommend this place!
2. Left Hand Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Celebrating over 20 years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers. Left Hand is one of the most honored and recognized breweries in the state, with over 28 Great American Beer Festival medals, 11 World Beer Cup awards, and 9 European Beer Star awards. Famous for their Nitro series, Left Hand Brewing established America’s original Nitro bottle with their popular Milk Stout Nitro. The Tasting Room offers a wide variety of Left Hand's award-winning series including Year Round, Seasonal, Cask and limited releases. Be sure to ask what's new from the pilot system to try rare releases that may only be available at the brewery. No reservations are necessary to enjoy a few pints in our Tasting Room, either inside the comfortable surroundings or outside on our patios, soaking in the year-round Colorado sunshine. Beer and brewery merchandise are available for purchase during regular Tasting Room hours. Our brewery is also available for special events and group tours by appointment. Please bring your ID. No pets or smoking please.
Reviewed By nakamark - Northern Virginia, Virginia
An institution in itself, when I informed a friend that I was visiting Longmont, she immediately stated that I needed to visit the brewery. I am glad that I did because I now know why it is considered an institution, nitro infused beer – sort of like Guinness! A relatively small place, looks like a converted log house, but it’s homey and the beer outstanding.
I’m a visitor so it doesn’t affect me, but not being dog friendly seems so out of the place in outdoorsy Colorado, thus the decrement in rating.
My visits to the area will include a visit to the Left Hand Brewery.
3. LaVern M Johnson Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Forrest B - College
The former and always 'Meadow Park', now rededicated. Lots of area to picnic, plus the swimming hole, whitewater area, water play zone, fields to play ball, and beautiful canyon views. Parking costs $$$ on the weekend only. Spaces available for reservation. A Colorado beauty!
4. Lyons Classic Pinball
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Steve C - Englewood, Colorado
I've been going to Lyons Classic Pinball for years and Carole and Kevin are great owners of this fun arcade where you can play mostly pinball games of all eras, but also some video games. They take care of their games to ensure they play as designed and Kevin is a wealth of information about the history of each game in the arcade.
Looking for the most recent game that has been released - they have you covered. Want to play some old electro-mechanicals - they've got them too, and if you like the 70s/80s solid state games you'll find those as well. They also feature the largest pinball game ever made (Hercules) which has a "pinball" the size of a cue ball.
One nice feature of this arcade is that the games are frequently rotated in and out so that you can play games you may never see anywhere else. Keeps things "fresh."
Kevin, a musician himself, always plays interesting music from multiple eras on his sound system. I often find myself asking who the musical group is that is playing so I can buy it.
They can also hold parties via reservations, and they hold a once per month pinball tournament where players can attain World Pinball Player Rankings points. Kevin can also answer questions about any games that may be for sale or where to find parts or repairs.
So if you are looking for a cheap way to have lots of fun, visit Lyons Classic Pinball. Known world-wide as a must-see Pinball arcade.
There is a "fee" for this attraction, but that amounts to the player needing to insert quarters into a game to start it up. Most games have the original price to play so it wouldn't be unusual to play a classic game for just a quarter.
5. Rabbit Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Jodi R - Loveland, Colorado
We are avid hikers, and are always looking for locations that permit us to bring our Siberian Husky to hike with us (on leash).
We hiked all of the various loops at Rabbit Mountain with our dog a couple days following some snowfall, and had minimal crowds as a result, which was fantastic. Trails (in my opinion) are easy (to moderate in some areas). Lovely 360 views from the top, and great trail conditions overall. These are well maintained trails.
We didn't encounter any dogs off leash, which we appreciated, but based on other reviews, maybe just a lucky experience on our end. Either way, we were pleased.
There is a sunscreen dispenser at the trailhead (nice touch), for those who may have forgotten theirs, bags for your dog, and bathroom facilities...all super clean and well maintained. There is limited parking, so do plan accordingly on the weekends or days you may think will be busy, and arrive early.
Great trail system with several options to shorten or lengthen your time on the trail. Close to town, so an easy hike to fit into a busier day.
6. Snow Mountain Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Five thousand acre ranch offering trails for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Reviewed By bandman15 - Louisiana
I've stayed at this establishment several times when in the area on business. The cabins are well-appointed with large kitchens,etc. Many have been remodeled recently with new carpet, etc. The wifi has been greatly enhanced as has the satellite television. Friendly and helpful staff. It is about 5 miles to Granby and about 10 to Winter Park/Fraser area. Only about 25 miles to Grand Lake.
7. Lyons Farmette
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ColoradoCat - Colorado
The Farmette is a modern day small farm, barely a mile outside of the small quaint downtown of Lyons. It offers rental space for weddings, workshops, fundraisers, food-tasting, business gatherings, art shows and more. In addition to the wide open large lawn where these events take place, it has a lovely big garden (a small field) that grows healthy veggies and traditional flowers, which they sell on their market day. A river runs through a corner of their property, which adds to the ambiance, and has many large trees. There are goats and hens in a large grassy, caged-in area. Workshops include bee keeping, cheese making, composting, and more; plus an annual Permaculture Certification Course. Everything is open for guests to wander around. The layout of the grounds will appeal to an artistic photographer, as well as a adventuresome child.
8. Lyons Quilting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
We are the best quilt shop in Colorado! Stop by and visit us and our beautiful batiks, cottons, flannels, novelty, asian and 30's fabrics.
Reviewed By fogsworld - Parker, Colorado
By far, you are the best Quilting, Material store that I have come across in a very long time.
We live in Parker. Co, but will be doing a few day trips to Lyons to promote your
economy, but also to savor your great Customer Service, and the delightful array
of Materials that you have for an avid "Bow tie" wearer.
Keep up the great work.
Oh, by the way, if you are into Material and Quilting, you would be absolutely insane
not to pay these lovely people a visit. Wherever you are it will be worth the drive.
9. Western Stars Gallery and Studio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ColoradoCat - Colorado
What a surprise when you walk in the door! Such variety and high quality items, and reasonable prices. Every corner is artistically decorated. As the name insinuates, most of it (all?) has a Western feel to it -- leather, paintings, Native American styles, jewelry, etc. The store is owned and run by three local artists with long and varied backgrounds, who love to answer questions. They support their small town and its nonprofits thru free rent of their art room, donations, etc. And that friendliness and caring is reflected in their displays. Some times you just enjoy looking at things in an exciting shop like this, but in this case, I found myself wanting to buy a dozen item, and forcing myself to "breath deep" and take my time! They have original art cards on up to fine Western style furniture; some Western antiques, and lots of animal items (drawings, cards, etc). == They have classes, including a wine/sip and draw, and artists who come and talk about their work. They have about six artists on call to do this kind of thing. == They are connected to a nice restaurant with bar area, and outside seating.
10. Lyons Redstone Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ColoradoCat - Colorado
The museum has artifacts from the town's history (like the original large attractive wooden bank teller's cage) but also items that anybody interested in history would enjoy (even an arrowhead collection, and a old-time living room/kitchen setup). On the first floor is a big room with historical items, filling just about every inch. The other first floor room is an archives for locals, and a knick-knack gift shop. It has thousands of used books for sale, and new history books on all local towns (with about 6 on Lyons). Upstairs they have a big room with old B&W photos of the early days of Lyons, including on its famous red sandstone history that started the town and is still successful today, and all high school grad pix. Informed curators tell the story of the town forming and of the 1881 old schoolhouse that was converted to the museum in the 1970s. It's free but "donations appreciated." It's open in summer only and is 1 block off Main St.
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