Guidebook for Lafayette
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a short walk away, discover the underground super heroes at Odd 13 brewing. Encounter the tastiest IPAs around and check out the art work...you'll want to wear a cape next time!
44 locals recommend
Odd13 Brewing
301 E Simpson StJust a short walk away, discover the underground super heroes at Odd 13 brewing. Encounter the tastiest IPAs around and check out the art work...you'll want to wear a cape next time!
Located around back in the Jax Outdoor shopping Center, this little brewery has a real local vibe. If you want to try your hand at brewing your own beer, check out the Homebrew Store across the hall.
15 locals recommend
Front Range Brewing Company
400 W South Boulder RdLocated around back in the Jax Outdoor shopping Center, this little brewery has a real local vibe. If you want to try your hand at brewing your own beer, check out the Homebrew Store across the hall.
One of the four breweries in Lafayette, this one actually serves food. They specialize in fried chicken and craft beer. My favorite brew is the The Townie Ale. Great atmosphere, almost always crowded.
81 locals recommend
The Post Brewing Company
105 W Emma StOne of the four breweries in Lafayette, this one actually serves food. They specialize in fried chicken and craft beer. My favorite brew is the The Townie Ale. Great atmosphere, almost always crowded.
Great beer and plenty of accolades to prove it. This is a fun place with rotating food trucks. Nice atmosphere and great service.
26 locals recommend
Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company
297 US-287Great beer and plenty of accolades to prove it. This is a fun place with rotating food trucks. Nice atmosphere and great service.
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StRomero is a tap house and doggie park. Bring your dog along, there is often doggie food trucks and pet offerings. Have human food delivered from area restaurants. This is a great place to hang out and watch the game or just grab some food meet friends here. Great atmosphere. Dogs are usually well behaved and this place offers great spaces for them to run and be 'dogs'. We don't have a dog but we love to go there just to watch the dogs play.
11 locals recommend
Romero's K9 Club & Tap House
985 S Public RdRomero is a tap house and doggie park. Bring your dog along, there is often doggie food trucks and pet offerings. Have human food delivered from area restaurants. This is a great place to hang out and watch the game or just grab some food meet friends here. Great atmosphere. Dogs are usually well behaved and this place offers great spaces for them to run and be 'dogs'. We don't have a dog but we love to go there just to watch the dogs play.
You will never experience a concert like this! The venue at Red Rocks is worth it. Even if you don't go to an evening concert, take a day trip and explore the amphitheater on your own. Less than an hour drive, the town of Morrison lays claim to Red Rocks so stop here for lunch.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayYou will never experience a concert like this! The venue at Red Rocks is worth it. Even if you don't go to an evening concert, take a day trip and explore the amphitheater on your own. Less than an hour drive, the town of Morrison lays claim to Red Rocks so stop here for lunch.
Food Scene
Order your pizza from any Lafayette brewery and Adesso will deliver to your table. Excellent service and excellent pizza.
Adesso Pizzeria
385 Crossing DrOrder your pizza from any Lafayette brewery and Adesso will deliver to your table. Excellent service and excellent pizza.
If you want authentic Italian, check out Pinocchinos at the corner of N. Public and E. Baseline Rd.
6 locals recommend
Baseline Italian Bistro
211 N Public RdIf you want authentic Italian, check out Pinocchinos at the corner of N. Public and E. Baseline Rd.
Another local spot with a good local craft beer selection, decent food, and outdoor seating.
Miller's Grille
103 S Public RdAnother local spot with a good local craft beer selection, decent food, and outdoor seating.
If you want a fresh, never frozen, burger check out this new burger joint. They have great shakes too!
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
520 West South Boulder RoadIf you want a fresh, never frozen, burger check out this new burger joint. They have great shakes too!
Noodles and Company
Miramonte BoulevardGreat pasta, however you want it.
My favorite burger joint. I like the spinach goat cheese burger with rosemary truffle fries...oh yeah!
21 locals recommend
Smashburger
1120 S Colorado BlvdMy favorite burger joint. I like the spinach goat cheese burger with rosemary truffle fries...oh yeah!
Parks & Nature
Welcome to Colorado...open space for all! Enjoy this public park with hiking trails and a beautiful lake. Seasonal activities available, like paddle boats and fishing. Great for an evening stroll to catch a sunset over the Rockies.
32 locals recommend
Waneka Lake Park
1600 Caria DrWelcome to Colorado...open space for all! Enjoy this public park with hiking trails and a beautiful lake. Seasonal activities available, like paddle boats and fishing. Great for an evening stroll to catch a sunset over the Rockies.
The trail system in the area is wonderful. Also, look for public open spaces, they have great trails too!
Coal Creek Trail
Coal Creek TrailThe trail system in the area is wonderful. Also, look for public open spaces, they have great trails too!
Sightseeing
If you love tea, take a tour through the worlds largest Celestial Seasonings Tea factory. Get a whiff of the mighty mint room, it will clear your sinuses for sure. Do a free tasting of the many flavors, hot and cold. Check out the gift shop to purchase new and classic teas and related gifts.
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrIf you love tea, take a tour through the worlds largest Celestial Seasonings Tea factory. Get a whiff of the mighty mint room, it will clear your sinuses for sure. Do a free tasting of the many flavors, hot and cold. Check out the gift shop to purchase new and classic teas and related gifts.
Arts & Culture
Great library, they often have evening activities and classes for all ages.
6 locals recommend
Lafayette Public Library
775 Baseline RdGreat library, they often have evening activities and classes for all ages.
Go browse, there is surely something to catch your eye. An eclectic collection of local artists with open studio hours so you can watch a masterpiece unfold.
7 locals recommend
pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio
401 S Public RdGo browse, there is surely something to catch your eye. An eclectic collection of local artists with open studio hours so you can watch a masterpiece unfold.
Alloy Fine Art Gallery
402 S Public RdInteresting pieces. Fun and inspiring.
Shopping
Need outdoor gear? Jax has the best selection around - with all the brands you trust. Check out their survivalist section, a lesson in itself. Pick up a fishing license or other gear to head to the mountains.
JAX Lafayette Outdoor Gear
900 US-287Need outdoor gear? Jax has the best selection around - with all the brands you trust. Check out their survivalist section, a lesson in itself. Pick up a fishing license or other gear to head to the mountains.
Like to treasure hunt? Come here and find something unusual or nostalgic. I love browsing the rows and rows of eclectic items.
12 locals recommend
Lafayette Collectibles & Flea Market
130 E Spaulding StLike to treasure hunt? Come here and find something unusual or nostalgic. I love browsing the rows and rows of eclectic items.
Essentials
This is a 'healthy' choice store. You won't find name brands, but you will find fresh fruits and veggies and lots of organic selections. Great to pick up a gallon of milk or loaf of bread on the way home.
27 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
555 W South Boulder RdThis is a 'healthy' choice store. You won't find name brands, but you will find fresh fruits and veggies and lots of organic selections. Great to pick up a gallon of milk or loaf of bread on the way home.
If you've forgotten something or just need to pick up a personal item, Walmart is about a 7 minute drive on North 287. Check out the grazing cows on the side and the view of the Rockies.
22 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
500 Summit BlvdIf you've forgotten something or just need to pick up a personal item, Walmart is about a 7 minute drive on North 287. Check out the grazing cows on the side and the view of the Rockies.