About Boulder

Situated at 5,430 feet above sea level, Boulder, Colorado offers a great quality of life. Boulder is a great place to enjoy the outdoors offering something for everyone from hiking to skiing to snowboarding or canoeing. It's on the cutting edge of technology and industry.

Located in the north-central part of Colorado, Northwest of Denver, the eastern half of Boulder County is rolling plains, and the western half is mountainous. Elevations within the boundaries of the County vary from the 5,000 foot level of the plains to the 14,000 foot peaks of the Continental Divide. Boulder County encompasses 741 square miles and is situated on the eastern slope of Rocky Mountains. The spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Boulder County's great treasures.

Weather:

Boulder has four distinct seasons and over 300 sunny days a year - more than San Diego or Miami! It gets an average 83.3 inches of snowfall a year! The average high at this time of year is 63 and average low is 35. Days could be gorgeous and sunny or there could be snow!

For the most current weather, check this link:
http://welcometoboulderco.com/Nav.aspx/Page=/Weather/Default.aspx

University of Colorado, Boulder

http://www.colorado.edu/

Attractions & Landmarks

• Downtown Denver & Mile High Stadium
• Eldora Ski Resort
• Gambling Casinos Blackhawk & Central City
• Historic Chautauqua Park
• Red Rocks Amphitheater
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• Summit County Ski Resorts

Shopping

• Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall ñOutdoor pedestrian mall located in the historic downtown district.
• University Hill- Adjacent to the university, this historic shopping district features over 80 business.

Recreation activities

• Visit the kayak course on Boulder Creek. Located just west of Eben B Fine Park at the west end of Arapahoe Avenue.
• Attempt fly fishing in Boulder Creek with a professional guide.
• Try rock climbing with instructors from Boulder Rock Club. 2829 Mapelton Ave. 303-938-1411
• Boulder Falls: Boulder is surrounded by open spaces and mountain parks. Boulder Falls is just one of the many outdoor attractions. This is where North Boulder Creek falls 70 feet into Middle Boulder Creek. The Falls are located up Boulder Canyon.

Unique Museums, Galleries

• Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art 6055 Longbox Drive. 303-530-1442
• Celestial Seasonings Tea 4600 Sleepytime Drive 303-581-1202
• Rockies Brewing Company 2880 Wilderness Place 303-444-8448
• Boulder History Museum 1206 Euclid Ave. 303-449-3464 This museum is housed in the Victorian Harbeck-Bergheim mansion which was built in 1899. This museum covers Boulder's history from the American West to the present day. There are photographs, artifacts and a costume gallery showing how Boulder became what it is today.
• University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. 15 th & Euclid, 303-492-6892
• Historic Walking Tour of Boulder 646 Pearl St. 303-444-5192
• Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: The Boulder Museum offers contemporary art exhibits featuring local and visiting artists. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Boulder and offers visitors the opportunity to learn all about contemporary art. The Museum is open year round and is always offering unique programs such as their Outdoor Cinema program during the summer.

Restaurants

You are sure to find something to your liking with over 300 restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world.

Dining web links:
http://209.104.0.64/boulder/listings/index.cfm?catID=2
http://www.bouldermenus.com/

Within Walking Distance of the Hotels:

Need a car, bus or taxi:

Evening of live music or relaxation:

• Tonic Oxygen Bar- Relax in a Zen-like atmosphere at Boulders only oxygen bar. 2011 10 th St. 303-544-0202.
• Trilogy Wine Bar & Lounge. Enjoy a great glass of wine and live music. 2017 13 th St. 303-473-9463
• Redfish New Orleans Brewhouse. Enjoy a great beer and fabulous Cajun music. 2027 13 th St. 303-440-5858
• The Reef- boulders First dueling piano bar, great fun and great laughs. 1801 13 th t Suite 190 303-209-3740

For more information on the beautiful city of Boulder, visit some of the following websites:

http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com

http://www.boulder.com/thingstodo.htm

http://totalboulder.com

Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau