An Easy Guide to Early-Season Skiing
In Colorado, skiing is a religion. The die-hards compete for most runs, most days, biggest air and all sort of other accolades, but one honor comes before the rest: Who skied first? Even if you’re not part of the competitive crew, it’s right around this time of year where the skiing itch really starts to […]
The Shining Ball Narrative
The ghost joined us early. As soon as we left home to drive up to Estes Park to stay in the Stanley Hotel. He tried to kill us, derail us and keep us away. He posed for photos, got me all alone and then locked me out. As Colorado natives who grew up on the […]
Do Halloween Big at the Stanley Hotel
You can feel it when you walk through the door. There’s something in the air here. Some say it’s paranormal energy. Others chalk it up to creative inspiration; after all, Stephen King was inspired by this 109-year-old historic building to write his horror story, “The Shining.” And that very story comes to life every October, […]
The Stanley Hotel: Spooky History
Once you’ve graduated from haunted houses, it’s time to go big with a stay at a haunted hotel. You can earn that badge of horror by booking a hotel room at The Stanley Hotel, which is about 45 minutes outside of Boulder. The famed haunted hotel has played host to paranormal investigators from The Travel Channel’s […]
Shopping in Louisville vs. Superior
Editor’s note: This Vs. That is Travel Boulder’s weekly comparison guide designed to help you pick the activities, food, drinks, hotels and events that best fit your preferences. It’s like if a traditional newspaper review had a love child with Yelp, except always reliably researched and experienced firsthand by our local writers. Because sometimes you […]
The Best Fall Staycations Close to Boulder
By Aimee Heckel and Jeremiah Thomas Whether you live in Boulder or are making it your home base for your Colorado vacation, it’s ideally located close to a ton of fantastic staycations, just a short drive away. This fall, plan a vacation within a vacation — a mini staycation over the weekend in a nearby […]
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. Welcome to Colorado Springs. It’s no ski resort, so Colorado Springs can sometimes get overlooked by travelers visiting Colorado or Boulderites looking for a close-to-home […]
Red Rocks 2017 Concert Season Highlights
Sponsored Content [x_line style=”margin-top:0;”] This article has been brought to you by CID Colorado’s Shuttles to Red Rocks. Next show on your calendar, let us do the driving! [x_line] In Colorado, we do almost everything in the mountains. Obviously, the state is famous for skiing and snowboarding, not to mention hiking and climbing, but one […]
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 no need to leave Boulder to entertain your kids. But in case you feel like breaking through the Boulder bubble, there are plenty of great […]
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, like Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses, are based in Boulder. Intriguing? Yes. It takes some major design and architecture skills to create a living space in […]
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 attractions that the adults can enjoy right alongside the kiddos. Boulder is a totally artsy town that’s also full of scientists, so there’s no shortage […]
Get Out of Town! Plan a Getaway to Nederland
By Callie Pederson There is plenty to do in Boulder, but if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, get out of town and spend the day in Ned. Nederland, known for the Frozen Dead Guy Festival and Eldora Mountain Resort, is located just outside of Boulder in the foothills. The drive takes about […]
The 6 Top Beer Festivals in Boulder
There are as many ways to celebrate beer as there are flavors in Boulder. This Colorado town has a long list of locally made libations, from well-known breweries, such as Avery Brewing Co., Lefthand and Boulder Beer, to the local favorites, like Mountain Sun and J Wells Brewery (“the smallest brewery in Boulder”). While there’s […]
