Not only is Longmont a wonderful destination for a vacation or weekend getaway, it is an ideal location for business, events, meetings or just new ideas! The City of Longmont and the Longmont Area Visitors Association take great pride in telling the Longmont story and welcoming visitors.

Here are a few fun facts about Longmont:

• Longmont has been recognized as an All-American City and is on Money Magazine's top 100 Places to Live in America.

• Longmont is home to the 2009 Professional Bull Riders Association World Finals Champion Kody Lostroh.

• Over 100 free events are held in Longmont each year, including ArtWalk, Festival on Main, Rhythm on the River, Longmont Historic Strawberry Festival, Día de los Muertos Family Celebration, Yesteryear Farm Show, Longmont Lights, Pumpkin Pie Days, Jazz Festival, Peruvian Festival, Boulder Country Fair and Parade, Downtown Summer Concert Series, Cinco de Mayo, Vance Brand Airport Expo and many more. See the summer events schedule Here.

• View hundreds of events at www.VisitLongmont.org where local organizations are invited to post events.

• Longmont is home to more than 50 pieces in the Art in Public Places program.

• For family bike outings, Longmont has more than 42 miles of trails and greenways including 16 miles that run along beautiful St. Vrain and Left Hand creeks.

• Longmont is recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. A bike map is located Here.

• Longmont was home to J.C. Penney's first store.

• Art enthusiasts will fall in love with the many arts-forward businesses, including: The Great Frame Up, Muse Gallery, Old Firehouse Art Center, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Art in Public Places, Longmont Symphony, Longmont Chorale and Longmont Theatre Company.