Things to Do in Lafayette
Coal-mining heritage turned foodie destination — Old Town charm with Boulder County schools
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 5+ (Post Brewing, Cellar West, Front Range Brewing, Liquid Mechanics)
- Coffee Shops
- MeCo Coffee Collective, local roasters on Public Road
- Farmers Market
- Lafayette Farmers Market (summer, seasonal)
Notable Restaurants
- Acreage Restaurant (farm-to-table with cider garden)
- The Post Brewing Co. (fried chicken + craft beer)
- Cellar West Artisan Ales (farmhouse ales, heated patio)
- Front Range Brewing Company (artisanal pizzas + beer)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- The Collective Community Arts Center (201 N. Public Rd — gallery, workshops, exhibits)
- Public Art
- Growing public art program managed by Arts & Cultural Resources Department
Annual Events
- Lafayette Peach Festival (August — 30,000+ lbs of Palisade peaches)
- Lafayette Brew Fest (September — 24+ breweries)
- East Boulder County Artists Studio Tour (semi-annual, 30+ artists)
- Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival (January)
- Art Night Out (monthly gallery walks)
Parks & Outdoors
- Waneka Lake Park — 1.2-mile loop, fishing, paddleboarding, disc golf
- Rock Creek Trail — connects Lafayette to Superior and Louisville
- Coal Creek Trail — regional multi-use path
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Rothman Open Space dog park, Great Bark Dog Park (nearby Erie)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Rock Creek Trail and Coal Creek Trail allow leashed dogs
- Vet Clinics
- 5+ (Jasper Animal Hospital, Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital, Coal Creek Animal Hospital)
- Pet Stores
- Struttin Pup, The Happy Beast (natural pet food)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Romero's K9 Club & Tap House (off-leash indoor + beer), Post Brewing, Cellar West, Acreage
FAQ — Lafayette
What outdoor recreation is available in Lafayette?
Lafayette offers Waneka Lake Park with a 1.2-mile loop, fishing, paddleboarding, and disc golf. Rock Creek Trail connects Lafayette to Superior and Louisville, and Coal Creek Trail provides regional multi-use path access. Views of the Flatirons are available from Waneka Lake.
What dining options are available in Lafayette?
Lafayette’s Old Town dining scene on Public Road features a growing independent restaurant community. Notable spots include: • Acreage Restaurant — farm-to-table with cider garden • The Post Brewing Co. — fried chicken and craft beer • Cellar West Artisan Ales — farmhouse ales with heated patio • Front Range Brewing Company — artisanal pizzas and beer The town has 5+ breweries and taprooms, including Liquid Mechanics.