BOULDER COUNTY GOLD / Best of Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior
Best Nursery LAFAYETTE FLORIST
Seventy years in business in the same location and a truly inspiring history propel this Lafayette institution to the forefront in this category. Lafayette Florist says the value it provides is “emotional experiences.” It makes sense. Flowers are part of every milestone from birth to death with all the birthdays, anniversaries, proms and weddings in between. They soften pain, brighten days and lift spirits. Lafayette Florist’s amazing greenhouses are full of indoor foliage plants – succulents to bloomers. You’ll also find turtles in the koi pond, and a lovely walk-in fresh flower cooler that gives you “the best and brightest garden flowers daily”. Lafayette Florist also has two floors of gift and home décor showrooms. Carve some time out of your day to visit the main store and browse the greenhouses. 600 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552; lafayetteflorist.com. Runner Up: Urban Garden, 619 N. 96th St., Lafayette, 303.518.3609; urbangardencolorado.com.
Best Park WANEKA LAKE PARK
Best Orthodontist DR. THOMAS MELCHER, MELCHER ORTHODONTICS Louisville loves Dr. Melcher, and Dr. Melcher loves creating outstanding smiles. Since 1986, he’s been doing just that, using state-ofthe-art procedures and equipment to offer the best orthodontic care available. Dr. Melcher treats both kids and adults with self-ligating brackets, gold brackets, clear brackets, retainers and Invisalign technology. Thermally sensitive super elastic wire technology is like a secret weapon that lets him treat patients in shorter treatment times, fewer office visits and less discomfort. Patients at Melcher Orthodontics should expect to receive quality and professional treatment from an amazing, friendly staff. Call today or go online to request an appointment. 315 W. South Boulder Road, Ste. 111, Louisville, 303.666.9717; outstandingsmiles.com. Runner Up: Dr. Damen Caraway, Caraway Orthodontics, 1760 Centennial Drive, Louisville, 303.665.7333; carawayortho.com.
There is a TON of stuff to do at Waneka Lake Park in Lafayette. From running and disc golf to basketball and boats, it’s an outdoorsy wonderland right in the middle of town. It has a cool history, too. Who knew you could pick up a paper guide at the boathouse and do a historic walking tour? The Greenlee Wildlife Preserve is a standout spot to breathe deep, birdwatch, or just enjoy the wildlife and vegetation. But we’re not done. There are picnic shelters, a great park for the kids, fishing, water sport rentals and the long list goes on. “The best compliment is the continued use of the park by our residents,” says Lafayette Public Information Office Debbie Wilmot. 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette; 303.661.1306; cityoflafayette.com/ facilities/facility/details/50. Runner Up: Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville; 303.335.4920; louisvilleco.gov
Best Realtor in East Boulder County Mary Pat Munding Lafayette, Colorado 303.242.4706
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