Houses in Prospect New Town, urbanist development in Longmont, Colorado.

Photo By Matthew Trump

Located in the northeast corner of Boulder County, Longmont provides spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the residences in the city are single-family detached homes. Longmont has a high number of people who both live and work in the city, and it has one of the nation’s highest concentrations of software-related jobs. With more than 1,500 acres of parks and open space, the city offers many opportunities for recreational activities. Longmont also is known for its many restaurants. | www.ci.longmont.co.us