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Overview
Boulder comes with plenty of stereotypes. It's a hippie town. It's a yuppie town. It's pretentious. It's the most beautiful place on earth. Like many preconceived notions, many of these have at least a grain of truth. But the real Boulder, the one behind the layers of perception, is simply a wonderful place to be.
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This historic landmark park is the gateway to Boulder’s most magnificent slab of open space adjoining the iconic Flatirons; its wide, lush lawn attracts…
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A historic milk-processing factory turned arts center, the Dairy is one of Boulder's top cultural hubs. It's a state-of-the-art facility with three stages…
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The highlight of downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a vibrant pedestrian zone filled with kids' climbing boulders and splash fountains, bars,…
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University of Colorado at Boulder
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Prospective students and curious visitors can tour one of America's finest public universities, with a beautiful campus set above downtown, on what is…
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If you like tea, you'll dig visiting Celestial Seasonings, one of the world's largest herbal tea producers. Visitors are treated to a 45-minute tour,…
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A long blade of lush lawn spanning from the Museum of Contemporary Art at 13th St, and encompassing the Public Library, a twice-weekly seasonal farmers…
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Naropa was founded by Tibetan Buddhist master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who escaped Tibet and climbed over the Himalayas into India as a young man. In…
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National Center for Atmospheric Research
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Set near the Flatirons in a Tetris-like structure designed by IM Pei, NCAR is a research facility dedicated to the study of the earth's atmosphere and…
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Best Things to Do
From outdoor adventures to top dining options, these things to do will help you have an authentic local experience in Boulder, Colorado.
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With a famously mild climate and plenty to do in every season, there really isn’t a bad time to visit Boulder. Here are the best times to come.
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From beer and bikes to food and hikes, here's what you need to know before visiting Boulder.
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Here’s our guide to the best Boulder neighborhood for shopping, arts, breweries, family activities and more.
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Discover a number of free attractions and things to do around Boulder for your next budget-friendly trip to Colorado’s Front Range.
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Here’s our guide to the best Boulder neighborhood for shopping, arts, breweries, family activities and more.
Read articleDay Trips
With its mountain backdrop, hippie spirit and big-city culture, Boulder is the perfect primer for the Rocky Mountains. Try these day trips to get a taste.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Famously optimistic and outdoorsy, Boulder also has a reputation for being an expensive place to explore. Here's how to visit Boulder on a budget.
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