Boulder Vacation & Tourism Guide
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A place of remarkable beauty and incredible natural bounty, Boulder offers adventure travelers plenty of opportunities for excitement. From rock climbing and rafting to hiking and biking, there is a wealth of activities to enjoy in this scenic midwestern city.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. St. Julien
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 33 reviews from 3 sources
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" Fresh and clean." — source Expedia
" I did have a problem once here with the spa, but the problem was taken care of in a reasonable way as to satisfy me." — source Travelocity
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1. West End Tavern
A comfortable rooftop patio makes this bar one of the city's most memorable places to relax ... more
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2. Celestial Seasonings
The famous maker of herb and traditional teas offers daily tours of its manufacturing facilities. ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Celestial Seasonings
xcountryTVNC in Today rocked even better than a Granny in her favorite chair said
… there, we passed through a hail storm. The weather here has been strange, even according to the locals. We went to the Celestial… continue reading »
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3. National Center for Atmospheric Research
... for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) manages both the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the UCAR Office of Programs. The UCAR mission is to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the university community, na... more
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4. Boulder Theater
This posh venue has graced downtown Boulder since 1906. Originally opened as an opera house, the historic building underwent a massive ... more
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5. University of Colorado
... of Colorado Museum on the CU Campus is one of Boulder's hidden treasures. Focused on the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, it houses examples of flora and fauna along with fossils, dinosaur bones, and evidence of the native... more
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6. Chautauqua Park
... from boulder in clusters from designated trailheads. Chautauqua Park, located on the west end of Baseline Rd., has a parking area at a trailhead leading toward the Flatirons and Bluebell Shelter. Many trails pass near the s... more
Real Travelers who've been to Chautauqua Park
Fretless in Hiking in Chautauqua Park said
… drove along Baseline Road to a marvelous place called Chautauqua Park. If you were to come into Boulder from Denver… continue reading »
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7. Kitchen (The)
This kitchen is located in a historical edifice situated right at the foothills of the ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Kitchen (The)
Fretless in Foothills, not mountains said
…’s largest kitchen gadget store, Peppercorn, where I could spend a solid week shopping. If you visit, why not wander… continue reading »
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8. Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art (The)
... exhibits over 300 original paintings and bronze sculptures from the private collection of Edward P. Trumble, chairman and founder of Leanin Tree Inc. - Trumble founded Leanin Tree Inc in 1949 as a small company printing C... more
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9. Pearl Street Pub
A bit of old Boulder fun lies tucked away on the Pearl Street Mall at this popular gathering spot. This ... more
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10. Boulder Creek Path
What began in 1988 as a small gathering of local volunteers who intended to clean debris from Boulder ... more
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1. Flagstaff House
... tiered decks and glassed in seating areas, virtually hangs from the side of Flagstaff Mountain. Once darkness takes over, the twinkling lights of Boulder are a beautiful accompaniment to your meal. The menu is not necessari... more
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2. Q's Restaurant
Zagat's raves about the food, the Wine Spectator touts the wine selection, and Mobil awarded the ... more
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3. Zolo Grill
This popular southwestern grill continually rates as one of the city's top spots; the open dining ... more
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4. Frasca
... Scene :Droves flock to nosh on Chef Lachlan MacKinnon-Patterson's phenomenal fare. The streamlined space, appointed with hardwoods, white linens, stunning glass-encased wine wall and earthy colors, complements Patterson's s... more
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5. Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
... 40 artisans from boulder's sister city of Dushanbe in the country of Tajikistan toiled in their homeland creating hand-carved, distinctly painted elements for this extraordinarily detailed building. The teahouse features a... more
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6. Walnut Brewery
... has a loyal following - on weekends, lines often form at the entrance. They serve various styles of beer, including bitter, wheat and stout ( but all at the same cold temperature). With high ... more
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7. Kitchen (The)
This kitchen is located in a historical edifice situated right at the foothills of the ... more
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8. Dolan's
... Short :The dimly lit restauarant features a massive, award-winning wine room teasingly displayed through glass at the entrance. Retro style is expressed in the black and white checkered tile, natural exposed wood and surrou... more
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9. Sunflower Restaurant
Organic is not a term normally associated with fine dining, but this \"only-in-Boulder\" restaurant pulls ... more
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10. Japango
An open dining room provides quiet spaces for romance in this happening restaurant, but most of the ... more
Top Rated Boulder Trips
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Weather is the Theme of the Day | Jun 02 09'
"They have an old Cray-1 Supercomputer there--circa 1977. It was, at the time, the absolute top of the line with 8MB of computing power. We laugh now, but it was an $8 million effort then!"
Had to leave the beautiful Rocky Mountain NP today and head back to the urban world and more normal everyday living. We took one cruise up in... Continue reading »
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Today rocked even better than a Granny in her favorite chair | Jun 13 09'
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Sorry guys, it's a long one. Wow, what an awesome day. With the time changes, we are two hours behind hometime. That means I was up at 4:30. I got... Continue reading »
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snow and cold in Colorado | Oct 23 09'
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I planned to come to colorado to see a couple of people i'd met travelling but amazingly BOTH of them let me down so my Colorado experience was rat... Continue reading »
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First Days | Jan 31 09'
Driving to Colorado was a bit of a task. The whole trip took 19 hours with a 2.5 hour nap in Fleming, Nebraska. The weather was questionable with s... Continue reading »
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Foothills, not mountains | Oct 28 07'
"Only in Boulder..."
Long a favorite city for me, Boulder is home to 100,000 people, including some of my very good friends. It has been voted one of America's be... Continue reading »
