Best Boulder, CO Attractions
Bands on the Bricks
Bands on the Bricks is a free, weekly concert put on by the City of Boulder on downtown Pearl Street at absolutely no cost. A beer garden featuring local...
Avery Brewing Company
Hands down, one of the best breweries you'll ever visit; Avery Brewing Company offers an escape from the bars and pubs of downtown. The lively atmosphere...
Fiske Planetarium
Built in 1975, this notable CU-Boulder landmark features Zeiss, one of the most remarkable stargazing machines in the world. Star shows, lectures, and laser...
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
This prestigious event is one of the top Shakespeare festivals in the country. It's held at Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater on the campus of the University of...
Boulder Theater
This beautiful Art Deco theater was built in 1906 as an opera house and was later converted to a movie theater. Today, it's one of the city's finest venues...
Rocky Mountain National Park
The highlight of the 415-square mile park is the Trail Ridge Road. Travel 50 spectacular miles over Trail Ridge Road, the nation's longest continuous road...
Boulder County Farmers' Market
Independent farmers and growers offer their wares at this lively community farmers' market. You'll find fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and...
Eldorado Canyon State Park
With more than 1,000 acres of land, this park is a favorite site for hiking and horseback riding on 10 beautiful miles of trails with varying degrees of...
Chautauqua Park
This meadow-like foothills park is ideal for a lazy afternoon with a book, a family picnic, bird watching, or a vigorous hike on numerous trails that will...
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About Boulder, CO Attractions
Boulder offers an eclectic mix of attractions, ranging from outdoor festivals and premiere hiking to free community concerts and world-class sporting events. With the Flatirons as a backyard play ground, hiking, mountain biking, and rock-climbing are easily accessible and not-to-be-missed. Chautauqua Park offers the Royal Arch and Green Mountain hikes; not for the faint of heart, but well-worth the attempt for the spectacular views. Eldorado Canyon State Park boasts world-class rock-climbing and trails, but for those of you who would like to stay indoors, breweries, museums, and art exhibits can be found near Boulder's quaint Pearl Street Mall. Boulder Creek ambles along Boulder Canyon and offers scenic tubing, picnicking, fishing, and wading. When you're finished at the creek, don't forget to stop into the Boulder Public Library to marvel at one of their ongoing art exhibits or check for concerts or plays at Boulder's year-round outdoor theater.
About Hope Gately
Hope Gately should have a bumper sticker proclaiming "Not a Native...But I Got Here as Fast as I Could!" A transplant from the Midwest, Hope has fallen in love with Colorado's mountains playing in them as often as possible. When she's not lacing up her hiking boots or skiing pristine powder, enjoying the beer and attractions of the Front Range. Along with writing... Read More
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Expert Tips for Boulder Attractions
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Hotel Boulerado Holiday Teas and New Years Eve Party: "Located in the heart of Boulder, you're going to want to explore the nightlife and fine-dining available on nearby Pearl Street."
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Nederland Mining Museum: "Be sure to check out the mineral deposit displays."
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Coors Brewery Tour: "Arrive early since the lines get longer and longer as the day goes on. A weekday trip is typically better for avoiding crowds."