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14 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lyons, Colorado


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Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains lies a picturesque town waiting to be discovered. Lyons is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, vibrant art scene, diverse music culture, and rich history, making it a must-visit destination for travelers.

It’s also a great base from which to explore the surrounding area, including the Rocky Mountain National Park.

As you can imagine, activities here are mainly centered around spending time in the great outdoors, with plenty of hiking, biking, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

If the sound of a weekend here appeals to you, use the following list of recommendations as a guide for planning your trip

The 14 Most Popular Things To Do In Lyons, Colorado

14. Ponderosa Loop Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Ponderosa Loop Lyons CO

13. Saint Vrain Creek

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

12. Coffintop Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Matt Tetrick, Google Maps

11. Ralph Price Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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10. McCall Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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9. Pella Crossing

4.7 ★★★★★ (251 reviews)

Location: 11600 N 75th Street Longmont CO

Tel:  303 678 6200

Web Address:   https://bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/pella-crossing/

8. Hall Ranch Open Space

4.8 ★★★★★ (380 reviews)

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Location: 31635 CO 7 Lyons CO

Tel:  303 678 6200

Web Address:   https://bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/hall-ranch/

7. Picture Rock Trail

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

6. Lyons Redstone Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 340 High Street Lyons CO

Tel:  303 823 5271

Web Address:   http://lyonsredstonemuseum.com/

5. Heil Valley Ranch – Picture Rock Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (101 reviews)

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Credit: Ken Lund, License, Flickr

Location: 63 Red Gulch Road Lyons CO

Tel:  303 678 6200

Web Address:   https://bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/heil-valley-ranch/

4. Button Rock Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (188 reviews)

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Location: Co Hwy 80 Lyons CO

3. Bohn Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (293 reviews)

Location: 199 2nd Ave Lyons CO

Web Address:   http://townoflyons.com/

2. Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ (385 reviews)

Location: 15140 N 55th Street Longmont CO

Tel:  303 678 6200

Web Address:   https://bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/ron-stewart-preserve-rabbit-mountain/

1. LaVern M. Johnson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (852 reviews)

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Credit: Chip Krusemark, Google Maps

Location: 600 Park Dr Lyons CO

Tel:  303 823 6150

Web Address:   http://townoflyons.com/349/LaVern-M-Johnson-Park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lyons, Colorado! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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