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Boulder County Visitor's Guide A Summer Summary by Molly Rettig Whether you spend just a weekend or the entire summer in Boulder, you’ll never run out of recreational, cultural, social and gastronomical options. We’ve mapped out Boulder County’s world of summer fun so you can find the activities that meet your mood.
Thanks to Boulder’s dramatic natural setting, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful scenery wherever you go—even the public library (where you’ll find exhibits, lectures and concerts as well as books) has a glass bridge with Boulder Creek running beneath. Enjoy bluegrass by the St. Vrain River and redrock canyons in Lyons; Shakespeare under the stars on the CU campus; or the sound of symphonies under the Flatirons during the Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua. And every one of those places is perfect for a picnic on the lawn. When you have several hours, head to Rocky Mountain National Park for a jaunt through pristine wilderness overflowing with elk, bighorn sheep, eagles and more. Or take a breathtaking drive up Boulder Canyon to Nederland for a day hike or the popular outdoor NedFest in late August. All the information you need to enjoy Boulder County is right here in these pages. WHERE TO STAY IN BOULDER COUNTY From relaxing mountain getaways to the latest in luxury guest suites, Boulder lodging provides something for everyone. Use the links below for a complete alphabetical listing to find your perfect accomodation and to book hotels on-line. Go to: From the Eldora Trail Run to the top-notch Boulder Farmers’ Market every Wednesday and Saturday, this place throbs with events every day and night, all summer. Our Local Events section gives you the details on art fairs, nature hikes, community festivals, fireworks and much, much more. SUMMER FESTIVAL ROUNDUP Browse this section for an overview of the area’s major popular and classical music, theater, opera, dance and film festivals—plus free street-music series. Two big ones are RockyGrass (in Lyons) and the Boulder International Fringe Festival, which offers 12 days’ worth of live performances. This section will be online soon. ART EVENTS Our arts section is your directory for galleries, shows, dance concerts and workshops, and museums. Many events are free, like the Boulder International Dance Festival on June 20-21 that attracts performers from all over the planet to Pearl Street Mall.
Athletes seem to grow on trees in Boulder County, which teems with climbers, cyclists, joggers, skateboarders, golfers, sailors and Frisbee tossers. Get your fix sweating it out on the endless miles of trails; take it easy on the beach at Boulder Reservoir; or fly-fish, tube or kayak on the refreshingly chilly Boulder Creek. A FULL PLATE OF RESTAURANTS: THE BOULDER MAGAZINE DINING GUIDE Nothing works up an appetite like a day of high-altitude activity and sunshine. Our comprehensive list of Boulder County’s restaurants, coffee shops, brewpubs and bakeries leaves no preference out. Warning: The descriptions of dishes in this section may cause hunger pains. HIKING AND TOURING: THE MOUNTAIN GUIDE Colorado is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery in the country, and Boulderites are lucky to be steps away from trails of immense beauty, variety and character. Our guides offer suggestions for trails in and around Boulder that range from flat and painless to uphill and vigorous. Take a scenic drive to a trail high into the mountains, try a winter wonderland hike in Eldorado Springs or check out some easily accessible trailheads in winter and spring. The views won’t fail you no matter where you end up—you can’t go wrong in Colorado’s mountains. Get connected to where you need to go. From interviews with local politicians, to business, restaurant and music profiles, learn about Boulder past, present and plans for the future. If you don’t know what you want to do today, but you do know today’s date, then you can find your Boulder adventure in the Calendar listings. The Daily Events Calendar could lead you to a memorable experience that’s ready to begin right now.
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