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Boulder's Climate and Landscape Keep Residents Active
Boulder residents march – or rather hike, bike and run – to the beat of a different drum. Named as The American Heart Association’s “Most Heart Healthy City for Women,” the city at the base of the Rockies is renown for healthy activity and recreation.
The Athletic Mecca
As the place for cyclists, runners, tri-athletes and climbers, Boulder provides what most athletes would consider the perfect environment. For professionals, the altitude and temperate climate make it ideal for intense training... Read More »
Boulder, CO is a Top Pick for Affordable Vacations
If you can’t take the heat this summer, take to Boulder, Colo., for a mountainous Midwestern getaway. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and offers plenty both indoors and out.
Award-winning restaurants and trendy shops lure visitors to Boulder’s pedestrian-friendly downtown. Street performers delight young spectators at the Pearl Street Mall, while the Boulder Fish Observatory lets kids observe and feed fish in a natural... Read More »
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Hits the Right Note
Enjoy a quality musical experience with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. Founded in 1958, this critically acclaimed, year-round symphony orchestra works to bring the joy of music to Boulder residents with classic favorites and promising new works, with an emphasis on new music from local musicians.
Making its home on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, the orchestra invites music lovers to join them for one of their many concerts. In its continuing commitment to education and... Read More »
Cycle Through the City with Boulder Bike Tours
Explore Colorado’s Front Range from the seat of your bike with Boulder Bike Tours. With biking trips around Boulder and abroad, riders can experience the local culture as they visit historic areas and local hot spots. The staff at Boulder Bike Tours bring their years of trail riding experience and passion for cycling to every tour, ensuring every rider has a unique experience. Single and multi-day trips are available for riders of all skill levels, with tours ranging from casual... Read More »
Step Back in Time at Boulder History Museum
Step back in time at the Boulder History Museum. Founded in 1944, the museum works to provide engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the region. Boulder area families have contributed to the museum’s collection of over 35,000 historically significant objects, making this an interesting destination for both the history buff and novice alike.
Displays in the museum are rotated several time each year so there’s always something new to see. The... Read More »
A Taste of Broadway at Boulder Dinner Theatre
Bring the whole family for good food and good shows at the Boulder Dinner Theatre. Since 1977, the dinner theatre has offered a taste of Broadway right in the heart of Boulder.
Theatre company members have appeared on stage and screen across the country, and bring the excitement of the stage to the city of Boulder every week.
With performances of shows like Swing!, Cats and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the Boulder Dinner Theatre is a popular entertainment choice. Theatre visitors... Read More »
Whitewater Adventures with Acquired Tastes Rafting
Catch all the excitement of whitewater rafting with Boulder’s own Acquired Tastes Rafting. Boasting one of the best safety records on Colorado’s Arkansas River, Acquired Tastes Rafting is fun for the whole family. Rafting tours are available on all four major sections of the river, including Brown’s Canyon, Numbers and Narrows, Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
Visitors can choose from half-day, one-day, two-day, or three-day rafting adventures with free lunches and... Read More »
Flying High with Adventure Balloon Sports
Experience Boulder from the air during a hot air balloon flight with Adventure Balloon Sports.
With breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, visitors are sure to enjoy their unique experience. Because each balloon ride is dependent on weather conditions, no two rides are ever the same.
The fun begins in the early mornings when the winds are gentle enough to carry both pilot and passenger around the beautiful Colorado scenery. Balloon passengers can choose to begin their adventure in either... Read More »
Seeing Boulder with Banjo Billy
See the sights of Boulder from a different point of view – aboard a Banjo Billy’s Bus Tour. These 90-minute tours of the city provide visitors with a unique perspective of the history and culture of the city.
Sitting on couches, recliners or saddles, groups of up to 25 passengers can enjoy ghost tales, crime stories and a bit of city history. Passengers help make each trip unique as they vote on what stories they want to hear, ensuring that no two trips are alike.
History tours are... Read More »
Boulder Pets, Owners Enjoy Open Space
Think Boulder's reputation for health and environmental excellence extends only to its human population? Think again. Boulder's four-legged friends are treated to the same amount of excellence, starting at square one. When residents of Boulder want to acquire a pet, they fill out paperwork establishing them not as the animal's owner, but legal guardian. Pets' attempts to file for emancipation are usually resolved by a firmer grip on the leash. Like his owners, Fido will never run short of... Read More »
Farm to Table Movement Hits the Spot in Boulder
Few Americans realize that at the head of the organic food frontier stands Boulder, Colorado, a grocery-shopper craze that is now nationally recognized. The market for health-conscious products has grown like wild herbs and you can hardly enter a grocery store without seeing at least one section dedicated to foods that have not been chemically altered, processed or injected with artificial flavor. Boulder businesses have cultivated this trend for decades.
The Genesis of Organic Food
Anne Cure... Read More »
Boulder's Famous Farmers Market
The Boulder Farmers Market in Boulder, CO, has been providing residents and tourists with high-quality local treats since 1986. What started as a simple gathering of a few farmers has since grown to include about 150 vendors and has become a community staple, drawing big crowds to enjoy the farmers' fare. The market resides next to the picturesque Central Park and Boulder Creek and is open at various times on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer and fall seasons. Along with selling... Read More »
Community Support Shows Boulder's Heart for the Arts
Set among the peaks of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Front Range, Boulder’s gorgeous locale is a never-ending source of inspiration. Artists receive considerable support from both residents and tourists for their trade and with all the above variables in mind, Boulder is naturally a nurturer and encourager of talent.
An Artist’s Utopia
There are about 15 Boulder galleries, many of which have programs in place to introduce more people to the arts. During the monthly Art Walk, galleries stay open... Read More »
Boulder, CO Builds Strong Ties with Students
What's the best part about Boulder, CO? Besides the obvious big mountains and eye-snatching scenery, it's the students who flock to the University of Colorado – Boulder, where the average age of city residents is just 29. Those students help breathe fresh air into a city known for its natural freshness, resulting in a unique atmosphere ideal for the young and providing plenty for the restless. Boulder boasts more than 36,000 acres of open space, where students can test their skills in... Read More »
