Salem's Guidebook To Lyons
The Great Outdoors
The best park I’ve ever! It’s got stunning, massive cliffs and I definitely recommend jumping off the cliffs, tubing, ice skating, the splash pad and playground, or just hanging out.
24 locals recommend
LaVern M Johnson Park
600 Park DrThe best park I’ve ever! It’s got stunning, massive cliffs and I definitely recommend jumping off the cliffs, tubing, ice skating, the splash pad and playground, or just hanging out.
Great hiking and mountain biking spot. There's a path for just hikers if you don't want to deal with the mountain bike traffic.
15 locals recommend
Hall Ranch Open Space
31635 CO-7Great hiking and mountain biking spot. There's a path for just hikers if you don't want to deal with the mountain bike traffic.
Another great place for a hike or a mountain bike. You can hike or bike for about 13 miles and connect near Jamestown.
12 locals recommend
Heil Valley Ranch - Picture Rock Trailhead
63 Red Gulch RdAnother great place for a hike or a mountain bike. You can hike or bike for about 13 miles and connect near Jamestown.
A great park with a skate park, kids river, playground, and river access. It's typically way less crowded than Johnson Park.
10 locals recommend
Bohn Park
199 2nd AveA great park with a skate park, kids river, playground, and river access. It's typically way less crowded than Johnson Park.
Food scene
Some of the best bread and pasties I've ever had and very good coffee and tea as well.
Moxie Mercantile
442 High StreetSome of the best bread and pasties I've ever had and very good coffee and tea as well.
A great outdoor place to grab a drink or food from FED Food Truck. They often have music as well so make sure to check their schedule online.
A-Lodge Lyons
338 West Main StreetA great outdoor place to grab a drink or food from FED Food Truck. They often have music as well so make sure to check their schedule online.
My favorite restaurant in town! Definitely recommend the Buffalo Califour Bowl, Raja Tacos, and Green Chili-covered Yucca Fries.
22 locals recommend
Mojo Taqueria Lyons
216 Main StMy favorite restaurant in town! Definitely recommend the Buffalo Califour Bowl, Raja Tacos, and Green Chili-covered Yucca Fries.
Another great outdoor place to grab a beer and they also sometimes have music as well.
7 locals recommend
MainStage Brewing Company
450 Main StreetAnother great outdoor place to grab a beer and they also sometimes have music as well.
Excellent fine dining option featuring local ingredients and an elegant atmosphere. Make sure to show up early as they typically book up fast in the summer.
Marigold Lyons
405 Main StreetExcellent fine dining option featuring local ingredients and an elegant atmosphere. Make sure to show up early as they typically book up fast in the summer.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Golf carts
Don’t be surprised to see golf carts around town and make sure to give them plenty of space when driving near them.
Don't miss
Hanging on the river
There are so many places to hang on the river from Johnson Park, Bohn Park, the Labyrinth, Black Bear Hole, October Hole, McConnell Ponds, and more.
Depending on the time of year, I love to go river tubing, riverboarding, cliff jumping, crawdad fishing, and more.