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A central-designated place in Boulder County, Niwot is situated on Highway 119, halfway between Boulder and Longmont. The town is known too as the headquarters of Crocs, a shoe company that specializes in clogs.The town is named for Arapaho Chief Niwot, a tribal leader in the region during the nineteenth century. It means “left-handed”. A quaint, cottonwood-shaded downtown features locally owned shops showcasing unique collections of jewelry and gifts, art galleries, coffee shops, award-winning restaurants and more.