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Boulder is a haven for culture
with a resident symphony, and
an outdoor Shakespeare Festival
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Enjoy Boulder County!
Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua Park. This popular classical music festival is held each summer at the historic 106 year old Chautauqua Auditorium. This festival is located next to the breathtaking view of the Boulder Flatirons.
Ticket information:
303.449.1397 or visit www.coloradomusicfest.org |
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Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Each summer under the stars, over 50,000 people attend this seven week event, making it the third largest of its kind in the U.S. Performances are held in the outdoor University of Colorado Mary Rippon Theater.
Ticket information:
303.492.0554 or visit www.coloradoshakes.org |
The National Center for Atmospheric Research is dedicated to the study of the atmosphere. This Mesa laboratory is located above the city of Boulder and was designed by I.M. Pei. NCAR features science exhibits, art galleries, a science store, and hiking trails. Call 303.497.1147 or www.ucar.edu/ucar/visitucar.html.
Boulders eclectic mix of architecture is a perfect fit with art and education. The Boulder Library (top) hosts many art exhibits and special events. The Dairy Center for the Arts (left) is a home for performing arts as well as juried art exhibitis. The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts features an interesting array of modern and performance art.
"Year round, night and day,
The Pearl Street Mall provides a living stage"
Better Homes and Gardens
Pearl Street Mall and Downtown are the heart of the city of Boulder. This award winning pedestrian district has an ever changing setting and scenery. From the Tulip Festival to sunny al fresco dining with front row seats, visitors take in some of the most interesting people watching ever. Watch balloons being made into outrageous sculptures and hats, delighting kids of all ages. Shopping includes art pieces, unique gifts, fine old books, rare antique maps, and garden shops. dining ranges from ethnic and vegetarian to burgers, and delicious desserts. Either in the background or dceter stage, music is part of the blend. In the summer bands are fetured and solo musicians play all year. The wonderful mix of harmony and lively activity create an authentic experience.
"What a magnificent city."
Margaret Thatcher
former Prime Minister
Great Britian
The Flagstaff House Restaurant is 1,500 feet overlooking the city of Boulder. This four star restaurant is known for its diverse cuisine, 20,000 bottle wine cellar and superb service.
Reservations: 909.442.4640.
Complete restaurant listing: www.bouldercoloradousa.com/dining.html
The World Headquarters of Celestial Seasonings offers factory tours with a visit to the mind-clearing mint room, tea sampling, and a stroll throught the Celestial Seasonings Herb Garden. During the visit allow enough time to find Celestial treasures in the gift shop. The Rockies Brewing Company offers self-guided tours that show first-hand the process of making great beers in the oldest mirco-brewery in Colorado. Other Free Tours include, Redstone Meadery, Boulder Creek Winery, and NCAR.
"If heaven has a college town,
it's probably as beautiful as Boulder."
Sunset Magazine
The University of Colorado is one of the West's largest and most prestigious public universities. The Boulder campus is host to Nobel Laureates, the renowned Conference on World Affairs, and a Natural History Museum. Fiske Planetarium features programs for stargazing, star-shows, and music-laser shows. As a member in the Big 12 Converence, CU's teams are well respected in basketball, football, soccer and track & field. The University of Colorado Buffaloes Football line-up adds excitement and pageantry to Boulder's golden autumn afternoons. For campus tours call 303.492.6301 or visit
www.colorado.edu
"The little town nestled between
the mountains and reality."
The Denver Post
Snuggled against the Flatirons, the Ranger's station at Chautauqua Park, offers trail maps for the very beginner to the expert hiker. The Kinetic Conveyance Race is a zany celebration of spring which includes a parade and water race. Dining Al Fresco is a year-round opportunity in Boulder, with over 300 restaurants to choose from and over 300 days of sunshine. However, playing in Children's Pop-Jet Fountain, 1300 block of Pearl Street, is only available during the spring-summer season.
"America's Number One Sports Town"
Outside Magazine
Boulder is a town where runners, inline skaters, or cyclists are virtually always in sight. Boulder has over 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails. In addition, Mountain Parks have over 35,000 acres of open space for recreation and preservation. Many sporting events are hosted annually, including the internationally acclaimed Bolder Boulder 10k Race, the second largest in the U.S. This race attracts beginner runners in the Citizens Race, long distance runners, and power walkers. Boulder Creek runs through the heart of town and offers countless recreational opportunities, including fly-fishing, kayaking, and tubing to cool off.
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