Boulder Colorado, founded in 1859, is beautifully nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains below a rock formation known as The Flatirons.

Boulder, Colorado is over 25 square miles of beautiful scenery, shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. Home to the University of Colorado, the states flagship university, Boulder, Colorado resides at an elevation of 5,430 feet and receives upwards of 300 sunny or mostly sunny days each year- so it isn’t hard to see why over 100,000 residents proudly call Boulder, Colorado home.

From museums, to music, art and galleries; spas and relaxation to a recreational haven with more than 31,000 acres of recreational open space – Boulder, Colorado will have just what you are looking for.

The Boulder University Inn is conveniently located just a short walk from the famous Pearl Street, a pedestrian mall from 11th to 15th.

Boulder receives numerous accolades each and every year and it isn’t hard to see that Boulder, Colorado really does have something for everyone.

Did you know…

  • Pioneer women named the Flatiron Mountains because they said they resembled the irons they used to iron their clothes.
  • One of the Flatirons trumps the Empire State Building by a few hundred feet-soaring at 1,400 feet.
  • The exterior of the home used in “Mork & Mindy”, a well-known television show, is located in Boulder, Colorado.
  • Portions of the movie “Sleeper” were filmed at The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. The movie starred Woody Allen.

Visit the Boulder Convention and visitors Bureau website for more information.