History and Heritage

Lyons Historic District Walking Tour


The Town of Lyons was founded by quarry workers, several of the buildings located on Main Street date back to the late 1800's. Learn more about the history of the buildings by taking the self-guided Historic District Walking Tour. 


Downtown Lyons_courtesy Redstone Museum
1881 schoolhouse

Lyons Redstone Museum 

The Lyons Redstone Museum, located in the town's 1881 Schoolhouse at 340 High Street Lyons, CO 80540 is open May through September. The museum also offers digital exhibits through its VirMuze page. 

Find out more about the museum's operating hours on the Lyons Redstone Museum's website.