Paddle around Waneka Lake in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains before heading downtown for a bite and a beer at one of Lafayette’s local pubs. Wander the verdant trails in a naturally recognized “Tree City USA.” Explore Colorado’s rich culture at one of the city’s many recurring festivals, like the Peach Festival and the Quaker Oatmeal Festival. (Come to think of it, those would go deliciously together...).

Lafayette may have begun as a mining town, but not much of that grit remains. The city has grown purposefully and today it boasts an easy walkability and a vibe all its own. If you want a quaint historic home, you’ll find it here. If you’re looking for something much more modern, you’ll find it in Lafayette too. As for the pioneers who made it home, the life you want is waiting here.

A broad array of employers across virtually every industry make Lafayette a wonderland of possibility. Exempla/Kaiser and GE Dharmacon lead the way in healthcare and medical research, and companies like Rocky Mountain Instruments push the edges of technology. Countless startups are moving the needle, too, and there’s plenty of room for you to do the same.

Lafayette is one of the few places that can claim to have it all—and back it up. At just 21 miles from Denver and 11 miles from Boulder, the city has both a small town feel and big city amenities. The Denver International Airport is only a few miles further, putting most of America just a short flight away. Rolling plains to the east, the Rocky Mountains to the west, and you smack dab in the middle.