Slip out of your hiking boots or Birks and step into your dancing shoes. Which may very well just be your Birks. Hey, it’s Boulder. The fashion police fell asleep …
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This article has been brought to you by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. Boulder is taking flight. It’s time for one of Boulder’s most exciting annual events, the internationally famous Aerial …
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This is America’s coolest art gallery. No, really. InStore Magazine crowned Art + Soul Gallery the title of one of the nation’s coolest art galleries a few years ago. It’s …
Top Free Things to Do at the Boulder Public Library
If you are looking for an answer, head to the library. In Boulder, the library can even answer the question, “What to do on a budget?” The Boulder Public Library …
Boulder’s Best Tattoo Shops and Piercers
As one of America’s most creative cities, it’s no surprise that Boulder’s artistic expression extends off the paper and onto the skin. Boulder County has more than a dozen tattoo …
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder …
A Tour of Boulder’s Unique Street Art
Boulder is so colorful. Here are some of the bright and unique murals, graffiti and other artistic creations you can see walking down Boulder’s streets. Click on an image to …
Happening Highlights
It’s my birthday. Well, according to my birth certificate, it’s not my birthday for 10 more days. But according to me, it’s been my birthday for three days and will …
Family-Friendly Guide to Arts, Science and Culture in Boulder
A family-friendly vacation doesn’t have to be all games and rides and people in animal costumes singing songs. It can have some depth to it, too — the kind of …
Boulder on a Budget: Explore Boulder on $25 a Day
Boulder sometimes gets a bad reputation for being expensive. This can keep some tourists from visiting here. Sure, you might have to spend a bit on where you stay, especially …
Happening Highlights
I am the worst first judge of people — so predictably terrible, in fact, that if I completely ignore all of my instincts and do the opposite of what I …
7 Reasons Why You Want to Visit the Conference on World Affairs
You’ve heard the hypothetical question: If you could sit down and chat with one influential person, who would it be and what would you ask? In a way, that’s the …
Aimee’s Happening Highlights
My brain thinks it’s running the Aimee Show, which is further proof of how clueless it is. I think (ooh, get it) my thoughts are my most inferior type of …
Boulder’s Local Lab: Watch a Play and Help Produce it, Too
This isn’t your average day trip to see a play. Pesha Rudnick calls it “creative tourism.” It’s the chance to not just see live theater, but also be involved in …
Local Musician Spotlight: Jesse Hunter & Von Disco
Von Disco is a Boulder band that can be best described as an upbeat, progressive jazz, hip-hop jam band. The band consists of three members: Tyson Bennett on keys, Eric …
How 8 Locals Spend Their Saturday Morning
Want to spend a weekend in Boulder like a true local? We asked around town to find out how those who consider Boulder “home sweet home” spend a Saturday morning. …
5 Unique Ways to Use Boulder County’s Community Gardens
These aren’t your ordinary garden plots. This is a collection of hundreds of urban garden plots throughout Boulder County, community gathering places, outdoor classrooms and a unique way to connect …
Best Bathrooms in Boulder
Some say you can tell a lot about a restaurant’s kitchen by its bathroom. The premise: If a business doesn’t put effort into what you can actually see, imagine how …
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boulder 2017
Fifty-three thousand voices sing the “Star Spangled Banner” in unison. A rainbow of fireworks explode with the backdrop of the Flatiron Mountains. It’s no wonder Travel + Leisure has named Boulder …
How to Watch the 2017 Ironman Race While Visiting Boulder
Here’s how the fittest city in America does one of the hardest races in the world. There’s Jose Ramirez, of Nevada, a retired NYPD officer who, at the age of …
A Road Trip to Colorado Springs
Feed a mountain giraffe. Try the hottest salsa you’ve ever tasted. Plunge 150 feet into the canyon at 100 miles per hour. Experience total darkness in a mysterious, underground world. …
The Locals Guide to the 2017 Boulder Creek Fest
You know it’s summertime when the Boulder Creek Festival transforms downtown Boulder into one massive party. The creek fest is one of Boulder’s biggest and most popular events of the year. …
The Top 12 Outdoor Activities With Your Kids
If you want to take your children to one of the world’s best play areas, take them to Boulder. This city, designed by renowned architect Mother Nature, is carefully crafted …
5 Family-Friendly Day Trips From Boulder
Boulder is a family-friendly paradise, with tons of opens space and parks, rec centers that put most high-end gyms to shame and a regular line-up of festivals all year. There’s …
The 6 Best Boulder Parks for Families
Boulder loves its open space and parks. As proof: The city offers more than 60 different parks. This includes a skate park, the Municipal Plaza and sports fields. With so …
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder …
A Brewery Biking Tour
It’s an excellent way to combine two of Boulder’s biggest passions: a bike and beer tour through town. Boulder boasts 16 different breweries within city limits, so many that you …
7 Indoor Activities for Families
We know you came to Boulder for the outdoors. Most people do. With almost permanent blue skies and the Flatiron Mountains as our playground, it’s hard to wrangle yourself away …
Boulder County Farmers Market, Unlike Anything Else
This is so much more than just outdoor grocery shopping. The Boulder County Farmers Market is one of the most happening events in Boulder. A trip to town wouldn’t be …
Happening Highlights
In Boulder, we don’t do Earth Day. We do Earth Week. Last year, the Boulder City Council decided a single day dedicated to Mama Earth just wasn’t cutting it, so …
Happening Highlights
The other day, I was walking barefoot down the Pearl Street Mall drinking a cold brew when I stopped to get my palm read by a busker who claimed to …
How 8 Locals Spend Their Saturday Morning
Want to spend a weekend in Boulder like a true local? We asked around town to find out how those who consider Boulder “home sweet home” spend a Saturday morning. …
Unique Date Ideas: Dancing Dates
Slip out of your hiking boots or Birks and step into your dancing shoes. Which may very well just be your Birks. Hey, it’s Boulder. The fashion police fell asleep …
The Best Boulder Open Mics and Songwriting Showcases
Boulder takes music seriously. From Townes Van Zandt back in the day to Gregory Alan Isakov now, this town has been home to a surprising number of outrageously talented singer/songwriters …
Where to Hear Outdoor Music in Boulder
Live music is great. The Colorado outdoors are great. Put them together and it’s even better. On many summer evenings, the Pearl Street Mall transforms into an outdoor stage, and …
Happening Highlights
Music is on my mind. At least, since the lack of music ruined my Monday. Ever the fan of staycations, my family and I spent that Sunday night at the …
The (Real) Greatest Show On Earth: Boulder’s Aerial Dance Festival
This article has been brought to you by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. Boulder is taking flight. It’s time for one of Boulder’s most exciting annual events, the internationally famous Aerial …
Events in Boulder This Week
We knew we had arrived when we saw a paper mache egg flying through the air. It landed with a dramatic clop! and sent a candy-filled explosion across the pavement. The …
8 Things You Can Do at Boulder Area Breweries Aside From Drinking Beer
Beer goes great with pretzels. And breweries? They pair perfectly with yoga, trivia and lawn games. The craft beer scene is booming in Boulder County. Not only are there dozens …
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boulder 2017
Fifty-three thousand voices sing the “Star Spangled Banner” in unison. A rainbow of fireworks explode with the backdrop of the Flatiron Mountains. It’s no wonder Travel + Leisure has named Boulder …
Happening Highlights
I pulled my daughter out of one of the last days of first grade to bring her on a mini vacation. I had booked a weekend getaway with plans to …
A Closer Look at the Boulder Theater
Before you even walk inside, it’s clear the Boulder Theater has a unique story. From the Pearl Street Mall, this pastel art deco landmark leaps out from the side of …
Happening Highlights
My husband was mortified, which is a hard task to accomplish. But I swear, I didn’t pick out the women’s denim overall shorts. They picked me. It was a group date …
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I remember seeing the promising full moon, in the sky like the light at the end of the tunnel of black night. For a while, it was all we could …
How to Watch the 2017 Ironman Race While Visiting Boulder
Here’s how the fittest city in America does one of the hardest races in the world. There’s Jose Ramirez, of Nevada, a retired NYPD officer who, at the age of …
How To Stay Outdoors: Boulder’s Best Patios
It’s summer in Boulder, and it just doesn’t feel right to be indoors. Even after a full day of hiking, biking, hanging by the creek or just walking around Pearl …
6 Ways to Drink Cold Brew in Boulder
Boulder loves its coffee. In fact, Boulder was named one of the nation’s top three cities for indie coffee shops, only behind Seattle and Portland. That’s pretty legit. Of anywhere …
A Closer Look at Boulder’s Bohemian Beirgarten
Fun facts about the Bohemian Biergarten German chef used to be Hugh Hefner’s private chef at the Playboy Mansion Serves the world’s original pilsner Serves more Pilsner Urquell than anywhere …
Here’s How to Get the Most Out of the Rayback Collective
This is where the locals go. It’s the authentic essence of Boulder, condensed into 15,000 square feet. It’s simultaneously completely relaxed but professional. Creative yet functional. Historic yet innovative. You’ll …
The 11 Best, Family-Friendly Restaurants in Boulder
Maybe your children like sashimi with a dash of wasabi. Maybe they like elegant spoonfuls of tuna tartare, followed by kale salad and duck confit. Maybe. But probably not. While …
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder …
Dining With Your Dog in Boulder
Boulder is super dog-friendly. Everywhere you go, people have their four-legged friends in tow — whether it’s hiking one of the many trails in town, riding down Broadway with their …
5 Best Brunch Drinks in Boulder/Brunch Happy Hours
Sometimes you want a big plate of oysters, eggs, bacon, pancakes and benedicts. Other times, you just want to drink your breakfast. Boulder brunches like a boss, and it’s special …
A Tour of Boulder’s Best Mexican Restaurants
In Colorado, we put green chile on everything: burgers, fries, chips, pizza, hot dogs, whatever. We also see nothing strange about wrapping everything in a tortilla. We love our spicy …
The 8 Best Brunches in Boulder
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Yet it’s also crucial to get enough sleep at night. The solution: Sleep in and brunch big. Boulder is a …
A Brewery Biking Tour
It’s an excellent way to combine two of Boulder’s biggest passions: a bike and beer tour through town. Boulder boasts 16 different breweries within city limits, so many that you …
Travel Boulder’s Guide to 4/20 Munchies
It’s late. Your mouth is drier than Colorado’s air. Maybe you had one too many bites of a Cheeba Chew in honor of 4/20. Whatever led you here, you’re feeling …
Microbreweries for the Environment – 25th Anniversary
There’s nothing much more Boulder than an event combining tasty local beer, live music and support for positive environmental causes. On April 28, Boulder Theater hosts the Microbreweries for the …
Boulder County Farmers Market, Unlike Anything Else
This is so much more than just outdoor grocery shopping. The Boulder County Farmers Market is one of the most happening events in Boulder. A trip to town wouldn’t be …
Boulder’s Food Truck Round-Up
It’s the most exciting place in Boulder to eat: outside, with a view of the mountains, in the city’s first ever food truck park. You never know who’s going to …
The Best Workouts in Town
Boulder is the fittest city in America, and it’s the residents that make it so. When you’re lucky, those elite athletes and fitness gurus extend their knowledge to the public. …
5 Unique Ways to Use Boulder County’s Community Gardens
These aren’t your ordinary garden plots. This is a collection of hundreds of urban garden plots throughout Boulder County, community gathering places, outdoor classrooms and a unique way to connect …
All About the 2017 Hanuman Festival
Wellness travel continues to be one of the biggest travel trends. There’s no better place to plan a healthy getaway than the fittest city in America, home to many Olympians …
How to Watch the 2017 Ironman Race While Visiting Boulder
Here’s how the fittest city in America does one of the hardest races in the world. There’s Jose Ramirez, of Nevada, a retired NYPD officer who, at the age of …
Colorado’s Marijuana Laws
Slow your doobie roll. While recreational and medicinal cannabis is legal in Colorado, you can’t just light up a “j” in a restaurant or get blazed and then shred the …
6 Meditation Getaways in and Near Boulder
The Dalai Lama visited Boulder. Twice. We have a Buddhist-inspired (but secular) university. Boulder is home to the world’s first Shambhala city center, founded by famous Buddhist Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. …
Unusual Yoga Classes in Boulder
Yoga is not just yoga, in the fittest city in America. Boulder is home to a huge annual yoga festival, the Hanuman Festival, which draws hundreds of yogis from around …
Farm to Table Boulder
So you’re the sort that likes to explore a region by the sweet juiciness of its peaches or the peppery bite of local farmers’ arugula. Relax, farm-to-table eater. You’ve come …
The 3 Best Spa Resorts in Boulder
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The Best Places to do ‘Snowga’ (Yoga in the Snow) in Boulder
Boulder is multi-talented. But a couple things the city is really good at? Orchestrating epic snowstorms and striking yoga poses. Combine the two and you’ve got “snowga”— which is a trend …
7 Most Luxurious Boulder Resorts
Valet, fine linens, plush bathrobes, beds that feel like clouds, pristine service. If you know where to stay, your hotel room can be a highlight of your vacation. Sure, many …
High Times: What You Need to Know About Altitude Sickness
How exciting it was to plan your trip to Boulder. All that hiking and cycling, you could hardly wait. In the evening, you looked forward to trying some fine wines, …
Art + Soul Gallery is Truly Boulder
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Boulder County Farmers Market, Unlike Anything Else
This is so much more than just outdoor grocery shopping. The Boulder County Farmers Market is one of the most happening events in Boulder. A trip to town wouldn’t be …
Colorado’s Marijuana Laws
Slow your doobie roll. While recreational and medicinal cannabis is legal in Colorado, you can’t just light up a “j” in a restaurant or get blazed and then shred the …
How to Plan a Girlfriends’ Getaway to Boulder
When it comes to “girls trips” some cities seem to get all the love: Vegas, Miami, Napa Valley, maybe Scottsdale. Now for a wild card? Boulder. This charmingly eccentric town …
A Peek Inside the Fresh Produce Store
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11 Most Fashionable Shops on the Pearl Street Mall
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The (Real) Greatest Show On Earth: Boulder’s Aerial Dance Festival
This article has been brought to you by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. Boulder is taking flight. It’s time for one of Boulder’s most exciting annual events, the internationally famous Aerial …
Red Rocks 2017 Concert Season Highlights
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A Day of Boulder Biking
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Here’s a different way to experience Boulder’s outdoors: under a quiet canopy of stars with the trail illuminated by the full moon and the circle of your headlamp. By day, …
An Easy Guide To Mountain Biking In Boulder
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The Best Boulder Parks to Enjoy on Weekends
Sunshine. Cool grass. Blue skies. This is how Boulder does weekends. When the workweek is over, the parks come to life. It’s easy to find some open space in Boulder; …
A Guide to Renting Bikes in Boulder
Boulder is a biker’s paradise. It’s home to some of the world’s best biking trails, renowned cyclists and has been named one of the top bike-friendly places in the country. …
Best Camping Spots Near Boulder
Camping is one of the purest and simplest ways to get in touch with Mother Earth and hit the recharge button. You’re out in nature, roasting marshmallows over a campfire, …
How to Watch the 2017 Ironman Race While Visiting Boulder
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Bolder Boulder 2017: What To See Along the Way
If Ron Bostwick has one piece of advice about the Bolder Boulder, it’s this: Run slowly. The Bolder Boulder, every Memorial Day in downtown Boulder, is one of the city’s …
The 6 Best Boulder Parks for Families
Boulder loves its open space and parks. As proof: The city offers more than 60 different parks. This includes a skate park, the Municipal Plaza and sports fields. With so …
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder …
A Brewery Biking Tour
It’s an excellent way to combine two of Boulder’s biggest passions: a bike and beer tour through town. Boulder boasts 16 different breweries within city limits, so many that you …
7 Best Views in Boulder County and How to Get There
Clear some space on your camera. You’re about to go photo wild. Boulder is naturally stunning. Sometimes, it really shows off. Here are seven of the best views in Boulder …
Unusual Yoga Classes in Boulder
Yoga is not just yoga, in the fittest city in America. Boulder is home to a huge annual yoga festival, the Hanuman Festival, which draws hundreds of yogis from around …
The Best Places to do ‘Snowga’ (Yoga in the Snow) in Boulder
Boulder is multi-talented. But a couple things the city is really good at? Orchestrating epic snowstorms and striking yoga poses. Combine the two and you’ve got “snowga”— which is a trend …
9 Ways to enjoy Vail in Summer
Vail, a two-hour drive from Boulder, offers some of the nation’s best slopes for skiing. It was ranked the No. 3 ski resort in the West by Ski Magazine. But …
The Best Workouts in Town
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Boulder’s Weekly Events July 20 – 26
From family friendly events to 21 and over parties, Boulder has something for everyone. And we know that having access to what’s happening is important. You want them now. You …
Happening Highlights
The other day, I was walking barefoot down the Pearl Street Mall drinking a cold brew when I stopped to get my palm read by a busker who claimed to …
How 8 Locals Spend Their Saturday Morning
Want to spend a weekend in Boulder like a true local? We asked around town to find out how those who consider Boulder “home sweet home” spend a Saturday morning. …
Unique Date Ideas: Dancing Dates
Slip out of your hiking boots or Birks and step into your dancing shoes. Which may very well just be your Birks. Hey, it’s Boulder. The fashion police fell asleep …
Summer Roundup
If you want to take your children to one of the world’s best play areas, take them to Boulder. From the hilltops to the swim beach, from the gardens to …
Boulder’s Weekly Events July 13 – 19
From family friendly events to 21 and over parties, Boulder has something for everyone. And we know that having access to what’s happening is important. You want them now. You …
How To Stay Outdoors: Boulder’s Best Patios
It’s summer in Boulder, and it just doesn’t feel right to be indoors. Even after a full day of hiking, biking, hanging by the creek or just walking around Pearl …
The Best Boulder Open Mics and Songwriting Showcases
Boulder takes music seriously. From Townes Van Zandt back in the day to Gregory Alan Isakov now, this town has been home to a surprising number of outrageously talented singer/songwriters …
5 Unique Ways to Use Boulder County’s Community Gardens
These aren’t your ordinary garden plots. This is a collection of hundreds of urban garden plots throughout Boulder County, community gathering places, outdoor classrooms and a unique way to connect …
Where to Hear Outdoor Music in Boulder
Live music is great. The Colorado outdoors are great. Put them together and it’s even better. On many summer evenings, the Pearl Street Mall transforms into an outdoor stage, and …
Boulder’s Weekly Events: July 6 – 12
From family friendly events to 21 and over parties, Boulder has something for everyone. And we know that having access to what’s happening is important. You want them now. You …
Happening Highlights
Music is on my mind. At least, since the lack of music ruined my Monday. Ever the fan of staycations, my family and I spent that Sunday night at the …
The (Real) Greatest Show On Earth: Boulder’s Aerial Dance Festival
This article has been brought to you by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. Boulder is taking flight. It’s time for one of Boulder’s most exciting annual events, the internationally famous Aerial …
Mount Sanitas, a Boulder Gem
Do you want the bragging rights to say you hiked to the top of a mountain? Or do you just want to enjoy the breathtaking views that come with such a feat? …
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Boulder
Most hotels in Boulder are excellent for families, aside from a few B&Bs and short-term rentals that cater to adults only. But if you’re looking for a fun home base …
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder …
Yes, You Can Stay in a Tiny Home Hotel in Lyons, Aptly Named WeeCasa
By now, you’ve probably heard of the tiny home trend. Iddy-biddy homes are gaining fame as the stars of HGTV’s “Tiny House, Big Living“ show. And, some tiny home builders, …
The Best Rooms with a View in Boulder
Boulder’s natural splendor feels otherworldly, and there are many wonderful locations throughout town where you can go to enjoy the view: hiking trails, rooftop bars and overpasses. For some of the …
The 5 Best, Pet-Friendly Hotels in Boulder
Boulder loves its animals. You can find many high-end pet stores in town, dog-friendly bar patios and the Humane Society of Boulder Valley adopted out more than 5,000 pets in …
How to Plan a Girlfriends’ Getaway to Boulder
When it comes to “girls trips” some cities seem to get all the love: Vegas, Miami, Napa Valley, maybe Scottsdale. Now for a wild card? Boulder. This charmingly eccentric town …
Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Airbnbs in Boulder
So you want luxury, but for a good price. You want to stay in the best part of Boulder, where no hotels could ever be built. You want the newest …
The 9 Coolest Airbnbs in Boulder
1. A home built into the mountain This is so Boulder that it’s built into a boulder. This home is constructed on a cliff atop Mount Sanitas with ridiculous, panoramic …
6 Meditation Getaways in and Near Boulder
The Dalai Lama visited Boulder. Twice. We have a Buddhist-inspired (but secular) university. Boulder is home to the world’s first Shambhala city center, founded by famous Buddhist Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. …
The 3 Best Spa Resorts in Boulder
Boulder’s day spa scene is strong. The list is long and legit. But for a wellness hotspot, Boulder doesn’t have a long list of spa resorts. Luckily, the few that …
7 Most Luxurious Boulder Resorts
Valet, fine linens, plush bathrobes, beds that feel like clouds, pristine service. If you know where to stay, your hotel room can be a highlight of your vacation. Sure, many …
17 Surprising Things to do at Boulder’s Chautauqua Park
There’s something magical about standing at the base of the Flatiron Mountains that is both breathtaking and perspective-giving. That’s the first and most obvious thing that draws people to Boulder’s …