Louisville Colorado — Old City, New Charm!

If you live anywhere near Louisville, Colorado you have probably heard many times already that it is considered one of the best places to live and raise a family according to popular publications like CNN Money Magazine and Family Circle. But, what you may not know is that Louisville is also a great place to experience a little slice of Colorado’s history and a day of adventure! With plenty of opportunities for the whole family, a fantastic location, and thriving local economy, it is no wonder more people everyday are considering making the move to Louisville.

This old city dates back to the Welch Mine of 1877 and has a rough and tumble history which is hard to imagine when you bear in mind it’s newly received rankings, but if you look around town you can still see remnants of a time past. What once used to be the home to more than 22 saloons and brothels is now a quaint, yet super chic downtown area. Historic Downtown Louisville these days is filled with several new hip restaurants, which are housed in some of the cities old fantastic buildings like the Merchantile and Tivoli Beer building. On any given day you will find families, as well as both older and younger generations, happily cruising around town stopping in at places like the Lucky Pie, Old Louisville Inn, and the Waterloo for some tasty refreshments and good eats. You will also find several very cute and unique boutique shops in the Downtown area that offer everything from old school penny candy and fine art, to posh home furnishings. 

Recreation, the great outdoors and fitness are really just an extension of the lifestyle that most homeowners and visitors find so appealing about Louisville. The 8.6 square mile city has roughly 26 parks, 2 amazing off leash dog parks, 1800 acres of open space, and more than 26 miles of hiking and biking paths. This relationship to fun and fitness make for an active community, which is one of the main attractions for people when considering making a move to Louisville. The next time you are looking for a fun family day of adventure followed by great food and hometown charm, we suggest packing up and heading to Louisville, Colorado.