There are at least five good reasons to visit Boulder, Colorado. This city is as brainy as it is fun, and as healthy as it is enjoyable. Let us start by mentioning that Boulder, Colorado is a healthy town, one full of outdoor activity, sporting pleasures and plenty of biking. Some of the most popular events in Boulder include hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing and rock-climbing.
The Boulder Creek Whitewater Park is an ideal place for a boating adventure, while the Boulder Creek to Boulder Canyon trail is ideal for fishing and boating. Other creeks to explore include Upper Boulder Creek, South Boulder Creek and the Boulder Reservoir. There is also plenty of fly fishing activity around the Left Hand Creek in the “backyard” of the city.
For hiking, you have Chautauqua Park and the Gregory Canyon Trail. Some of these parks are elevated beyond 1,000 feet! The Foothills Trail to the Boulder Reservoir is a popular trail for climbing and biking alike. Golfing is a major draw here and the FlatIrons Golf Course on Arapahoe Avenue and the Haystack Mountain Golf Course are among the most popular sites.
Top attractions in the city include the Boulder Creek Path and Eldorado Canyon State Park. For sporting fun, it’s hard to find anything more exciting than a ride in a Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon. If you have skiing on your mind then look up the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department. Mile High Gliding is certainly a rush, as they use the peaks of the Front Range area for soaring and gliding.
It’s hard to go wrong with a beer brewery tour and the Boulder Beer Company, Walnut Brewery and Red Fish Brewhouse offer a behind-the-scenes tour of your favorite liquid. Lodging in Boulder will be a vacation experience in its own right thanks to great inns and hotels like the historic “Alps” location as well as Millennium Harvest House and St. Julien.
Remember, as you plan your itinerary that you will be traveling from your home state into Denver International Airport. There are plenty of reasons to travel to Boulder—a city that’s smart, clean-living and fun all year round!
