Lyons
All of the following places are about 2 miles east on Highway 36 from
Stone Mountain Lodge.
 Housed
in the original 1881 schoolhouse on High St. and 4th. See artifacts of early
life in Lyons as well as some personal collections donated by Lyons'
residents. There are plenty of old photographs showing a bygone era in Western
American life. Don't forget to pick up a guide to the Lyons Historic District.
 Visit
Sandstone Park (on Broadway between 4th and 5th) for a picnic or to play Frisbee.
On some summer nights you can enjoy free outdoor concerts here. The Visitors'
Center is generally open in summer and weekends in spring and fall. Here you
will find lots of printed information and friendly volunteers to tell you
about what's going on in Lyons and the surrounding area.
 Using
the Lyons Historic District guide, you can easily walk around the town to see
where homes, homesteads and various businesses stood in the late 1800's and
early 1900's. Most buildings are still standing but have changed use over
time. For example, the 1881 railroad depot (on Broadway between 4th and 5th)
is now the Lyons Depot Library.
 During
your walking tour you will find some nice shops especially on Main and High
Streets. There are antique stores, arts stores, a music shop, a flower shop, a
candy store, a jewelry shop and others. You can just browse or look for
that special item to take home from Lyons.
 This is a great place to have a picnic by the St. Vrain River. It lies in a
box canyon. Try tubing or wading in summer. To get here, go to Lyons and then
bear right on Highway 7 for a few blocks. The entrance is on the right. | 
