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Boulder, Colorado

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. For the most up to date travel and vacation information on Boulder Colorado, The Boulder Colorado CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. Learn about Naropa University here. The website also contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.

Stroll along the popular pedestrian Pearl Street Mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafés. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics. Let Bongo the Balloon Man make an animal creation out of his colorful supply of balloons, challenge the Zip Code Man to guess your hometown just by telling him your zip code, or watch the unusually flexible contortionist fold his body into a small box.

Visitors are greeted by warm sunny days followed by refreshing, brisk evenings. At night, Boulder's big city culture comes to life with concert series and festivals. Enjoy unexpected entertainment on the Pearl Street Mall in historic Downtown Boulder. Dine at one of the malls quaint sidewalk cafes, browse through its many boutiques and galleries or enjoy free entertainment watching the quirky street performers. Boulder's beautiful mountain settings offer hiking, biking, climbing within minutes of downtown Boulder. Outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities can appreciate Boulder's bountiful recreation. Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau features great vacation packages to Boulder, Colorado. You can contact area vendors to customize your travel and vacation plans.

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Winter activities in Boulder Colorado

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Boulder, just one block off of the historic Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy outdoor ice skating and winter cheer with family and friends. The Ice Rink is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shopping. We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

Eldora Mountain Resort: Located just 21 miles west of Boulder, Eldora is Boulder's backyard ski area. The base area of Eldora has an elevation of 9,200 feet above sea level. Top elevation is 10,800 feet. Eldora Mountain Resort offers beginner, intermediate and little-known expert terrain, creating a unique and refreshing change and an ideal getaway. With 40km of cross-country & snowshoe trails, 4 terrain parks and an outstanding children's SnowSports School, Eldora offers something for everyone in the family.