With more than 165 restaurants, some of Colorado’s best breweries, a distinct local arts scene, and more than 2,000 acres of open space and parks, "the gem city of the St. Vrain Valley" offers everything visitors love about Colorado---in short: great brews and views. The lively downtown area offers free summer concerts, the work of local artists in galleries and coffee shops, and more than 70 places to shop. Beyond downtown, there are three public golf courses, five skateparks, and branches of large, high-tech companies. The St. Vrain Greenway links numerous parks and runs eight miles along St. Vrain Creek. Amid all the excitement of this thriving city, Longmont retains a sweet, small-town charm.