BOULDER, CO

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Flatiron Mountains in Boulder, CO
Boulder

The Denver Post once described Boulder as "the little town nestled between the mountains and reality." Shadowed by the towering Flatirons and surrounded by more than 31,000 acres of recreational open space and nature preserves, Boulder is 28 square miles of outdoor heaven. Named after the mammoth rocks scattered across the terrain, Boulder brims with big city sophistication, college town intelligence, and environmental sensibilities.

Downtown

Boulder's historic civic center serves as a gathering place for the entire city. Anchored by Pearl Street, a vibrant thoroughfare boasting a magnificent four-block pedestrian mall, the Pearl Street Mall, the downtown area brims with tourists, but is also a lively haven for the eclectic locals. The tree-lined promenade, long ago a refuge for the wildest of the wild westerners, is alive with cafes, galleries, brewpubs, restaurants and every type of shopping imaginable.

If high culture is on the agenda, then browse around at one of the galleries brightening downtown, including the popular Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. You can also... more

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5 reviews of Boulder, CO
way to many punk college kids
Submitted by:Terryandjohallet
March 28, 2008
trying to get drunk and in trouble... More
trying to get drunk and in trouble
Date of Trip to : July2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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Submitted by:Amavsfn
March 28, 2008
A Way of LifeBoulder sits up against the \Flat Iron\ Mountains. Very beautiful sight from the city and in the mountains. A great place for people who love the outdors (hiking rock climbing mountain climbing). It takes only five minutes and you are in the mountains. Boulder is also a college town home to the great mighty University of Colorado and home to Colorado Buffaloes. Downtown Boulder has great shopping places to meet friends and just hang out.There is always people at the outdoor mall pl... More
A Way of LifeBoulder sits up against the \Flat Iron\ Mountains. Very beautiful sight from the city and in the mountains. A great place for people who love the outdors (hiking rock climbing mountain climbing). It takes only five minutes and you are in the mountains. Boulder is also a college town home to the great mighty University of Colorado and home to Colorado Buffaloes. Downtown Boulder has great shopping places to meet friends and just hang out.There is always people at the outdoor mall playing musical instruments. Housing in Boulder ranges from Million dollar homes in the foothills to older homes and of course apartments. It is no doubt a great place live. Many people of have gone there to visit and never went back home they end up staying. Parents if you are looking to send your kids to world class university to get the best education in the world for a great price CU is the place to go to school. If you want to raise a family here or retire here and you like a beautiful view outside your door or you want to go enjoy that view up close and in person you mustat least check out a gem Boulder Colorado
Date of Trip to : June2006
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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Submitted by:Nanamaryflorita
February 17, 2008
COWe only spent an afternoon there over 10 years ago but enjoyed it so much...Being surrounded by mountains while in a lovely college town was breattaking. We ate lunch in a very old historic hotel....up lots of stairs....saw a moose in someone's yard. I would recommend going there as well as other famous CO cities...... More
COWe only spent an afternoon there over 10 years ago but enjoyed it so much...Being surrounded by mountains while in a lovely college town was breattaking. We ate lunch in a very old historic hotel....up lots of stairs....saw a moose in someone's yard. I would recommend going there as well as other famous CO cities...
Date of Trip to : November1998
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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