BOULDER

To Do

A few of the many places to consider visiting:

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Located on a breathtaking site at the base of the Flatirons, NCAR offers self-guided tours Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm, weekends and holidays 9 am -3 pm. 1850 Table Mesa Drive.

Creek Path

The 16-mile long Boulder Creek bike path is a great east-west route for walking, roller blading, bicycling, etc. It can be accessed about 1 block south of INSTAAR along 30th Street. To the west, it roughly parallels Arapahoe Ave, lying a few blocks south of it until Broadway and then about a block north of Arapahoe. Heading west from INSTAAR, it travels beside campus, to downtown and up into the mountains. Heading east from INSTAAR, it travels several miles over flat ground.

Pearl Street Mall

This pedestrian-friendly outdoor mall hosts an array of galleries, specialty shops, ethnic restaurants, etc. Buskers ply their trade if it isn't too cold (jugglers, magicians, contortionists, clowns). Downtown on Pearl Street between 11th and 15th Streets.

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Ornately carved teahouse from Tajikistan, donated by Boulder's sister city Dushanbe. 1770 13th Street, a few blocks south of the Pearl Street Mall

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

BMOCA is dedicated to significant art of our time. 1750 13th St, adjacent the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.

Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory

Free factory tours everyday. The all-peppermint room is not to be missed! Free tea tastings. 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Gunbarrel.

Chautauqua Park

Hike beneath the Flatiron cliffs or eat in the historic Dining Hall. Near 9th and Baseline.

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Boulder is surrounded by more than 50,000 acres of protected land. Access includes more than 150 miles of trails.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

World-class museum of natural history about 45 min from Boulder.

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