Boulder Colorado

Cresting over the hill on highway 36 into Boulder Colorado, it’s easy to see why this intriguing town has been dubbed “the city nestled between the mountains and reality.” At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space roll into Boulder’s quaint cityscape tucked into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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Region: Front Range	County: Boulder
Latitude: 40.010492	Longitude: -105.276843	Elevation: 5,430 ft. (1,655 m)

Boulder is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 35 miles northwest of Denver. Home of the University of Colorado’s main campus and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder sits 5,430 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a greenbelt of city trails and open spaces. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers and restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses, and technological and academic resources.

Boulder is centrally located within an hour of Denver, Denver International Airport, Eldora Ski Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park. A few hours from many of Colorado’s other world-famous ski resorts makes Boulder the ideal Colorado destination.

It’s also interesting to note that Boulder was recently rated the “#1 Sports Town in America” by Outside Magazine, offering countless year-round recreational activities. Take advantage of the 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails, approximately 30,000 acres of open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town.

Boulder has come a long way since it’s first settlers came looking for gold. Home to Colorado’s institution of higher education, the University of Colorado, Boulder is a forward thinking community. The city had a “green” focus long before it was trendy! In addition to it’s “earthy” outlook, you’ll find outstanding cultural experiences to enjoy like the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, world-famous performers and guest speakers.