Boulder Colorado CO Vacations

Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Denver, Boulder is a captivating mountain community enriched with natural beauty, hip urban culture and a vibrant love of the outdoors. Proud to be one of Colorado's foremost havens of commerce, education, research and recreation, Boulder is also the spirited home of the University of Colorado Buffaloes.

Cresting over the hill on highway 36 into Boulder, 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.

Boulder is located in Boulder Valley where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Just west of the city are imposing slabs of sedimentary stone tilted up on the foothills, known as The Flatirons. These are iconic of Boulder and often appear on city-related paraphernalia.

Boulder is the eighth largest city in Colorado and the largest city in Boulder County. Boulder is well known for its commitment to preserving open space and controlling urban expansion. The open spaces in Boulder are spectacular and extensive. There are ample opportunities for hiking, biking and rock climbing. Most of the trails are a short drive from the city. The trails vary in easiness: some are quite easy while there are some that are technically challenging.

World-class rock climbing is found in nearby Eldorado Canyon, near the small town of Eldorado Springs, six miles south of Boulder. Eldorado Canyon is a wonder of natural beauty, but it is most famous for its hundreds of world-renowned rock climbing routes.

Boulder is a city where the bicycle is used as a serious form of transportation, and the city has high rates of bicycle commuting and walking. The League of American Bicyclists has awarded its highest level of bicycle-friendliness.

Boulder has a reputation as a bastion of liberalism in a predominantly conservative state. One mayor of the city described Boulder as "nestled between the mountains and reality," and the city is sometimes referred to as the "People's Republic of Boulder."

Boulder is a great city to have a vacation. It is very user friendly and has lots of lodging amenities.