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Visit Louisville, Colorado
Boulder County's walkable Main Street town.
Dine at a 1904 Wild West saloon, bike the Coal Creek Trail to the Flatirons, browse a Saturday farmers market on Front Street and discover the charming small town between Boulder and Denver that keeps earning best-place-to-live lists.
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A Perfect Day
One Day in Louisville
Morning
Avocado toast at Moxie Bakery, then walk or bike the Davidson Mesa Loop — 3.3 miles with Boulder's Flatirons framed in front of you the entire way.
Afternoon
Browse the Saturday farmers market on Front Street, then grab a pint at Crystal Springs Brewing or catch a matinee at the Louisville Underground.
Evening
Bison steak and craft cocktails at 740 Front — the last of Louisville's original thirteen Wild West saloons, restored to its 1904 glory — then a nightcap at Nora's Speakeasy.
Things To Do
Old Town charm, open space and craft beer
A walkable Main Street of historic buildings, 1,700 acres of open space, the Coal Creek Trail connecting to Boulder, a 1904 Wild West saloon and a craft brewery scene that punches way above the town's size.
Old Town Louisville & Main Street
Historic buildings housing restaurants, shops and galleries — Louisville's walkable downtown core, anchored by a 1904 saloon.
Coal Creek Trail
14-mile paved path through Louisville connecting to Boulder's trail system — bike, walk or run with Flatirons views.
Davidson Mesa Open Space
A 3.3-mile loop with panoramic Flatirons views — dog-friendly, easy terrain, ten minutes from downtown.
Waneka Lake Park
Fishing, walking trails and a playground on a community lake — easy family outing right in town.
Louisville Underground
Comedy, concerts and community events in a downtown basement venue — Louisville's entertainment hub.
Where To Stay
Sleep on Main Street
Louisville has a handful of hotels along US 36 and vacation rentals near Old Town — Boulder's full lodging scene is 15 minutes west.
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Sleep near the open space
Vacation rentals near Old Town and regional park camping nearby.
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Where To Eat
Wild West saloons and craft everything
A restored 1904 saloon serving bison steaks, a hidden speakeasy, a British pub, craft breweries and a bakery that draws crowds from Boulder — Louisville's food scene is one of the best-kept secrets on the Front Range.
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Take Louisville home
Main Street and Front Street boutiques, a Saturday market and historic storefronts — Louisville's shopping is walkable, local and full of character.
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Nearby Towns
The Boulder County corridor
Louisville sits between Boulder and Denver on US 36 — Boulder 15 minutes west, Longmont 20 minutes north, Denver 30 minutes south.